Education Calendar

Diagnosis Dementia: Now What? The 5 Things You Need to Know

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Floris United Methodist Church, 13600 Frying Pan Rd, Herndon, VA 20171
Description: It can be quite a shock—or a sense of relief!—once the diagnosis has been given. This 5 week series is geared towards individuals that have just been diagnosed with a memory impairment and their families, and will help you start planning for the future, while also adjusting to a new life with someone who has dementia. Topics include:

Oct 20: Educate Yourself (Understanding your diagnosis)
Oct 27: Build Your Care Team
Nov 3: Plan for Your Future (Legal and Financial Considerations)
Nov 10: Resources for Now and Later
Nov 17: Take Action…Live Your Life

This series is sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association, Floris United Methodist Church, and Insight Memory Care Center.
Contact Information:
Christi Clark
703-204-4664

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"I like the people, the programs, the support, the knowledge I gained as caregiver. That my wife flourished (and was improving, I thought) while she participated."