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Alzheimers Association
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 The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter is offering a free program aimed at raising awareness and understanding about dealing with Alzheimer’s disease among minorities. The presentation, “Confronting Memory Loss and Legal and Financial Matters in the Black Community,” will provide African-Americans with critical information about assisting individuals who are living with dementia. The event will take place Saturday, June 2nd, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ivy Tech Gary, 1440 E. 35th Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46409. The program will feature two compelling speakers who will offer different perspectives on this important issue.
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Alzheimers Association
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This year's Spring Caregiver Conference hosted by the Alzheimer's Association will be held Thursday, June 14, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (CST), at the Avalon Manor Banquet Center, 3550 East US Route 30, Merrillville, IN 46410. The conference is designed for professional caregivers and family members of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The featured speaker will present on how to deal with behaviors exhibited by confused individuals.
Dealing with these behaviors requires an understanding of motivation, a desire to learn who the person really is, the drive to find out what they want to do, and the willingness to help them get it done.
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Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
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 Franciscan Alliance Northern Indiana Region’s Spirit of Women program presents “Don’t Have a Stroke.”
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the American Heart Association, stroke is “the third largest cause of death, ranking behind ‘diseases of the heart’ and all forms of cancer. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States.”
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Alzheimers Association
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This program is an interactive, three-part series. There is one series for people who have Alzheimer’s and/or dementia and a separate series, running at the same time, for the Caregivers. Attend one or more presentations. These programs are offered at no cost and are open to the public. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited. To register or for more information, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s Helpline at 800-272-3900.
Living with Alzheimer’s--Early Stage
Thursdays, May 10, 17, 24
6 to 8 PM
Valparaiso Public Library
103 Jefferson Street, Valparaiso
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Porter health system
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To increase wellness education and the importance of preventive health screenings, Porter Health System will present a Health Fair from 3 to 6 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at The Gathering Place, 131 North Main Street in Hebron.
The Community Health Fair will feature free refreshments, as well as the following free health screenings and education:
- Blood Pressure: Learn more about your heart’s functions and how important this number is.
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