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News
Helping a Loved One Cope with Alzheimer's
A seminar presented by Presbyterian Village
Tuesday, February 9; 7 - 9 pm at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
IAlzheimer's and related dementia afflict one in eight persons over the age of 65 (source: Alzheimer's Association). While the need to assist a person progressing through the stages of Alzheimer's is clear, the means to accomplish this is often unclear for families and friends. Families regularly attempt to meet the needs of a loved one, without the information and preparation needed to help this process go smoothly. For many families, simply discussing the topic with a loved one is difficult.
Presbyterian Village, a continuing care retirement community located in Austell, will present a seminar offering practical tips and support for families of persons with Alzheimer's. "Helping A Loved One with Alzheimer's is free of charge to the community. This seminar is designed to equip families with practical tools needed to respond successfully to the changing needs of a loved one with Alzheimer's. Topics will include:
- How to have "the conversation" with your loved one about Alzheimer's
- How to provide care and make the home environment safer
- How to protect personal choice through advance directives
- How to guard the spirit of the person with Alzheimer's and the caregiver
Presbyterian Village, in Austell, Georgia, is one of five communities operated by Presbyterian Homes of Georgia. This organization has a wealth of experience in assisting persons with Alzheimer's and their families through all stages of Alzheimer's. The Village operates two special care homes for persons with Alzheimer's.
Scheduled speakers for the seminar include: Kim McRae, a consumer advocate for the aging; Miles Hurley, an attorney with Hurley Elder Care Law; Lisa Meeks, a geriatric care manager with Senior Care Options; Reverend Debbie Wells, Chaplain; and Zanetta Farmer, Director of Hearthstone at Presbyterian Village.
For more information, contact:
Bruce Erickson, Executive Director
Presbyterian Village
200 East West Connector, Austell, Georgia 30106
770-819-7067 or berickson@pvaustell.org
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