What: Alzheimer's Family Services Educational Series
Where: Baptist Medical Park, Azalea Room (corner of 9 Mile Road and University Parkway)
When: First Friday of every month, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
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January 6 |
An Overview of Dementia
Courtney Cook, MSW - Alzheimer's Family Services |
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February 3 |
Dementia & Behavior Modification
Joy Barbee, RN - West Florida Hospital Memory Disorder Clinic |
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March 2 |
Getting Your Legal Affairs in Order
Attorney Jason Waddell - Waddell & Waddell, P.A. |
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April 13* |
Diagnostic Testing of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Dr. Henry Porter, M.D. - Emerald Coast Center for Neurological Disorders |
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May 4 |
What You Should Know About Facility Options
Angela Bernard, MSW - World Net Services |
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June 1 |
Financial Resources for the Caregiver
Kenny Holt, Vice President, Social Services - Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. |
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July 6 |
What is Vascular Dementia?
Dr. Kristin Davis - Medical Center Clinic Neurology Department |
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August 3 |
Prevention and Programs for Seniors at Risk for Wandering
Officer Troy Brown - Escambia County Sheriff's Department Missing Persons Unit |
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September 7 |
Neurophysiology and Dementia
Dr. Stephen Zieman, Jr., Ph.D. - Psychological Associates |
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October 5 |
The State of Alzheimer's Disease: Dementia Medications and Research
Dr. Rodney Guttmann, Ph.D. - Director, University of West Florida Center on Aging |
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November 2 |
Caregiver Stress and Role Reversal
Social Worker TBD |
*Please note that due to a holiday falling on the first Friday of April, this group will meet the following Friday, April 13.
The educational series is open to everyone in the community! There are no fees to attend and at this time no reservations are required. If you have further questions feel free to contact Alzheimer's Family Services toll free at 866-478-7790.
