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Date(s) - 03/18/2013 - 03/27/2013
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The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Iowa Chapter, is offering a comprehensive free educational program for Southeast Iowa on Wednesday, March 27, 1:00 – 3:30pm, at the Alzheimer’s Association office, 1000 N. Roosevelt Ave, Suite 8 in Burlington.

 

The event will begin with “Living with Alzheimer’s:  For People with Dementia” from

1 -3:00 pm and will conclude with a Q&A open forum, from 3-3:30 pm. This comprehensive program is suitable for those living with early-stage Alzheimer’s or related diseases themselves. Those interested may attend either or both sessions. Classes will be taught by Alzheimer’s Association professional, Jerry Schroeder.

 

Registration is requested by Tuesday, March 26 by calling 1.800.272.3900.

 

About the Alzheimer’s Association:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.  The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Iowa Chapter serves 63 counties in both Iowa and Illinois with offices in West Des Moines (chapter headquarters), Burlington, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, and the Quad Cities.

 

The chapter directly serves more than 30,000 individuals annually through its core services of information and referral, care consultation, educational programs, support groups and opportunities to enroll in the MedicAlert^® + Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return^® or Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch^™ .  To contact the Greater Iowa Chapter directly please call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/greateriowa.