Alzheimer’s Association to present virtual education classes in July

Throughout the month of July, the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio chapter will hold a variety of virtual educational programs to help the community and families impacted by the disease.

These presentations cover a variety of topics and via videoconferencing to allow individuals to participate in the convenience of their homes.

Topics discussed are what Alzheimer’s disease is, warning signs to look for, surviving difficult behaviors and how to have difficult conversations.

The programs are helpful for anyone experiencing signs of memory loss, their family members who may be concerned and community members looking for more education.

All programs are free and open to the public.

Registration is required. To register, call 800-272- 3900.

Program dates are as follows:

•Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, Monday, July 12, 5 p.m.

•Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, Wednesday, July 14, 11 a.m.

•Dementia Conversations, Wednesday, July 14, 3 p.m.

•Healthy Living for Brain and Body, Thursday, July 15, 2 p.m.

•Effective Communication Strategies, Monday, July 19, 6:30 p.m.

•Understanding/Responding to Dementia Behavior, Tuesday, July 20, 5 p.m.

•Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, Wednesday, July 21, 6 p.m.

•Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Thursday, July 22, 5 p.m.

•Effective Communication Strategies, Monday, July 26, 6 p.m.

•Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, Wednesday, July 28, 11 a.m.

•Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Wednesday, July 28, 3 p.m.