Are you or your loved one experiencing a "senior moment" or is some form of irreversible dementia occurring? How can you make a determination and what can you do about it? Dementia is a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common type, but there are others such as Vascular, Frontaltemporal, Lewy Body, Parkinson's. Learn what it means to have dementia and how to make the best choices for you and your loved one. Receive experience-based answers to your questions and practical tools, tips, and techniques to be more effective. The useful information about hospitals, physicians, medications, treatments, home care agencies, long term care facilities, legal protections, financial planning, and community resources let you take steps now to prevent future problems. Helping you help your loved one in a safe supportive manner through all types of dementia related issues is what this class seeks to do.
Each session may be taken as a stand-alone class. However, there is much merit in taking them all. Individual registration is required for each session. The class and materials are free.
Instructor:Mark Croft Course #: TRA133 | Room:Room 5 Day of Week | Start Date | Time: M | 8/12/2024 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others.
The one-hour program covers:
Typical age-related changes
Common warning signs of Alzheimer’s
How to approach someone about memory concerns
Early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis, and the diagnostic process
We've all had a 'senior moment.' We forget something and then laugh about it with friends and family, but the thought runs through the back of our mind: was it really temporary forgetfulness or could it be something more serious? Learn more about when to be concerned and seek medical attention.
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We know that what's good for the heart is good for the brain. Join us to learn science-based recommendations for taking care of our brains and bodies and tips on how to make small changes to build healthier habits. Learn practical tips that can be implemented to boost brain health and reduce the chances of developing cognitive decline. Learn about the role of nutrition, physical activity, and other habits that can protect against cognitive decline.
Instructor:Rebecca Elliott Course #: WEL265 | Room:Room 1 Day of Week | Start Date | Time: Th | 8/15/2024 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
Are you or your loved one experiencing a "senior moment" or is some form of irreversible dementia occurring? How can you make a determination and what can you do about it? Dementia is a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common type, but there are others such as Vascular, Frontaltemporal, Lewy Body, Parkinson's. Learn what it means to have dementia and how to make the best choices for you and your loved one. Receive experience-based answers to your questions and practical tools, tips, and techniques to be more effective. The useful information about hospitals, physicians, medications, treatments, home care agencies, long term care facilities, legal protections, financial planning, and community resources let you take steps now to prevent future problems. Helping you help your loved one in a safe supportive manner through all types of dementia related issues is what this class seeks to do.
Each session may be taken as a stand-alone class. However, there is much merit in taking them all. Individual registration is required for each session. The class and materials are free.
Join us for this specially designed educational program for caregivers of people living with dementia. This interactive class using the Virtual Dementia Tour® helps caregivers understand the challenges people living with dementia face on a daily basis. Using Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach® teaches HOW to live in a relationship with someone that has dementia.
This class helps people and caregivers better understand when it's time to stop driving or stop your loved one from driving, along with some tips to help aid in this decision-making process.
Are you or your loved one experiencing a "senior moment" or is some form of irreversible dementia occurring? How can you make a determination and what can you do about it? Dementia is a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common type, but there are others such as Vascular, Frontaltemporal, Lewy Body, Parkinson's. Learn what it means to have dementia and how to make the best choices for you and your loved one. Receive experience-based answers to your questions and practical tools, tips, and techniques to be more effective. The useful information about hospitals, physicians, medications, treatments, home care agencies, long term care facilities, legal protections, financial planning, and community resources let you take steps now to prevent future problems. Helping you help your loved one in a safe supportive manner through all types of dementia related issues is what this class seeks to do.
Each session may be taken as a stand-alone class. However, there is much merit in taking them all. Individual registration is required for each session. The class and materials are free.
Alzheimer's is not normal aging. It's a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, Alzheimer's disease stages and risk factors along with current research and treatments to address some symptoms.
Are you or your loved one experiencing a "senior moment" or is some form of irreversible dementia occurring? How can you make a determination and what can you do about it? Dementia is a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common type, but there are others such as Vascular, Frontaltemporal, Lewy Body, Parkinson's. Learn what it means to have dementia and how to make the best choices for you and your loved one. Receive experience-based answers to your questions and practical tools, tips, and techniques to be more effective. The useful information about hospitals, physicians, medications, treatments, home care agencies, long term care facilities, legal protections, financial planning, and community resources let you take steps now to prevent future problems. Helping you help your loved one in a safe supportive manner through all types of dementia related issues is what this class seeks to do.
Each session may be taken as a stand-alone class. However, there is much merit in taking them all. Individual registration is required for each session. The class and materials are free.
Are you or your loved one experiencing a "senior moment" or is some form of irreversible dementia occurring? How can you make a determination and what can you do about it? Dementia is a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common type, but there are others such as Vascular, Frontaltemporal, Lewy Body, Parkinson's. Learn what it means to have dementia and how to make the best choices for you and your loved one. Receive experience-based answers to your questions and practical tools, tips, and techniques to be more effective. The useful information about hospitals, physicians, medications, treatments, home care agencies, long term care facilities, legal protections, financial planning, and community resources let you take steps now to prevent future problems. Helping you help your loved one in a safe supportive manner through all types of dementia related issues is what this class seeks to do.
Each session may be taken as a stand-alone class. However, there is much merit in taking them all. Individual registration is required for each session. The class and materials are free.
Instructor:Mark CroftMembers: Free; General Public: Free
Course #: TRA133 | Room:Room 5 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 12/9/2024 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:6
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