Tag: Alzheimer

Walk to end Alzheimer’s – October 25th
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter invites the community to help reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Anne Arundel Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, Saturday, Oct. 25 (rain or shine), at Susan B. Campbell Park (1 Dock St.) in downtown Annapolis. This event provides an opportunity for the community to learn about Alzheimer’s […]

Spring caregiver workshops offered at County senior centers
Caregivers are invited to attend the three Spring Caregiver Workshops, “The Dementia Series: Living in the Land of Oz…continued,” to be held at 6 of Anne Arundel County’s senior activity centers beginning in March and continuing through June. They are presented free by the National Family Caregiver Support Program of the Anne Arundel County Department […]

Caregiver’s conference set for April 26th
Family and professional caregivers, social workers, nurses and others can get information and access resources at the 22nd annual Caregivers’ Conference set for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, 7795 Arundel Mills Boulevard in Hanover, MD. The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities is […]

Caregiver Workshops Scheduled
Caregivers are invited to attend the “The Dementia Series: Living in the Land of Oz,” workshops scheduled for January 28, February 4, and February 11 at the Annapolis Senior Activity Center. These free workshops are presented by the National Family Caregiver Support Program of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. This series […]

Great Harvest Memory Loaf To Support Alzheimer’s Association
For the second year in a row, the Annapolis Great Harvest bakery, located at 208 Ridgely Ave., and local owners Thomas and Pam Storm invite the community to partner together in supporting the Alzheimer’s Association this holiday season. Great Harvest will be selling a special “Memory Loaf” – the bakery’s signature Honey Whole Wheat loaf […]

Virtual Dementia Tours
To help family caregivers understand the physical and mental challenges of those with dementia, the National Family Caregiver Support Program at the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities has scheduled a Virtual Dementia Tours® Education Program on June 20, 2013 (6:30 p.m.) at the Arnold Senior Activity Center, 44 Church Road, Arnold, MD. […]

Virtual Dementia Tours
To help family caregivers understand the physical and mental challenges of those with dementia, the National Family Caregiver Support Program at the county Department of Aging and Disabilities has scheduled two (2) free Virtual Dementia Tours® Education Programs in February. On-line and telephone registration begins January 25 and space is limited. The Virtual Demential Tour® (VDT) […]
County Offers Virtual Dementia Tours
The Virtual Demential Tour® (VDT) is a scientifically proven method designed to build sensitivity and awareness in individuals caring for those with dementia. It is a dementia simulation tool created to assist anyone in understanding the condition.To help family caregivers understand the physical and mental challenges of those with dementia, the National Family […]