Alzheimer's Remote Learning Series
Coffey Health System and the Alzheimer’s Association are partnering to offer a special remote learning series for our patients and their loved ones.We welcome patients, caregivers, and anyone touched by dementia to join us at no cost. Participants can choose to attend any or all sessions. This is a statewide program, so presentations begin promptly at 12:30. We encourage participates to arrive no later than 12:15.To register, call (800) 272-3900. For more information, please call CHS Marketing Director Tracy Campbell at (620) 364-4507.
All sessions are on the second Wednesday of the month12:15 - 1:30 p.m.Coffey County Hospital Conference Room801 N. Fourth, Burlington, KSWe suggest that you enter through the south doors of the hospital, located on Garretson Street.
October 10Living with Alzheimer’s in the Early StageLiving with Alzheimer’s in the early stage–for individuals with Alzheimer’s
November 14Living with Alzheimer’s in the Early StageLiving with Alzheimer’s–for people with Alzheimer’s
December 12Engaging People with Alzheimer’s in ActivitiesJanuary 9Caregiving ResilienceA discussion about caregiver issues and strategies to manage the caregiving experience
February 13Dementia-Friendly NeighborhoodsA discussion about how all of us can improve the lives of families going through the dementia experience
March 13Driving and DementiaApril 10A Family AffairA discussion for parents and grandparents about how to support children as they interact with people close to them with Alzheimer’s
May 8A Better VisitA discussion about improving visits with individuals in middle stages
June 12Home Safety
One participant wrote,
“I wish I’d known this information 18 years ago.It explained some of Mom’s puzzling behaviors in simple, matter-of-fact ways that we’d never considered. Everyone whose life is (or has been) touched by dementia should attend.”
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