Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us Saturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT for our Second Annual Caregiver Conference for Caregivers in Palestine, Texas and surrounding counties to learn about the tools and resources available for caregivers of their loved ones with Alzheimer’s / dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association and partnering organizations will join in person to feature sessions on communicating with your loved one, understanding the differences between home health and home care. Hospice myths and facts and general estate planning.

Caregivers face challenges in accessing resources and support,” says Kathy Shockley, M.A., Program Director with the Alzheimer’s Association Dallas and Northeast Chapter.  “We at the Alzheimer’s Association are committed to serving rural communities and are proud to bring this conference back for a second year.”

Sessions include:

–Effective Communication Strategies

–Home Health and Home Care: What is the Difference?

–Myths and Facts About Hospice

–What You Need to Know About General Estate Planning and Medicaid

This conference is provided in partnership with: Brookdale of Palestine, TX, True Care Living Centers, in Palestine, Visiting Angels, Heart to Heart Hospice, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, and My Texas Estate Plan, PLLC.

Register at 1-800-272-3900 or visit bit.ly/CONFCAREGIVER

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Visit alz.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

As part of the 75 chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Dallas and Northeast Texas and North Central Texas Chapters provide information, education and support to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, their families and caregivers.  (alz.org/dallasnetexas and alz.org/northcentraltexas)