Alzheimer's Association Seeking Local Volunteers to Educate Communities Across Georgia
Friday, October 8th, 2021
More than 150,000 Georgians are living with Alzheimer’s along with another 334,000 unpaid caregivers. The number of people who will be diagnosed is expected to increase by 26.7% by 2025. Because of the significant increase, Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter are looking for volunteers in every Georgia community to help educate individuals and families about Alzheimer’s and dementia.
“We often hear from families and caregivers when they are at critical stages with a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia”, added Jill Disney, Sr. Program Director, Georgia Chapter. “It is extremely important for all families to get ahead and understand the issues they will face during their journey with this disease and learn ways to handle situations and the important steps to take. This is why we are offering a one hour virtual event - ALZ Volunteer 101, so people who are interested in volunteering can learn more about the organization and the impact they can make in their community”, she added.
ALZ Volunteer 101 will take place on Tuesday, October 26 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/VOL102621
Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter continues to offer free virtual education programs to help all Georgia caregivers and their families. Launched in early April 2020, in response to the impact COVID-19 was having on those affected by dementia, the Alzheimer's Association offers a number of live education programs that can help those living with Alzheimer’s and their families understand what to expect so they can be prepared to meet the changes ahead.
Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
Tuesday, October 5th – 12:00pm-1:00pm
https://tinyurl.com/research100521
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
Thursday, October 7th – 6:00pm-7:00pm
https://tinyurl.com/10WS100721
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Wednesday, October 13th – 2:00pm-3:00pm
Effective Communication Strategies
Tuesday, October 19th – 10:00am-11:00am
https://tinyurl.com/COMM101921
Thursday, October 28th – 10:00am-11:00am
https://tinyurl.com/COMM102821
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Friday, October 22nd – 12:00pm-1:00pm
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
Monday, October 25th – 6:00pm-7:00pm
A Deeper Understanding: Discussions with Dementia Researchers
Please join us as we welcome our guest, Dr. Lisa Renzi-Hammond, UGA Institute of Gerontology, Health Promotion & Behavior Associate Professor, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Psychology. Dr. Renzi-Hammond specializes in lifespan sensory, cognitive and neurological development, and is able to discuss deep concepts of neuroscience in a unique way- one that will leave you informed, entertained, and inspired. We will discuss her research as well as exciting plans for the future of the new UGA Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center, a state-of-the-art center with the goal to connect rural communities with services that have historically only been available in urban areas.
Wednesday, October 27th – 2:00pm-3:00pm
https://tinyurl.com/Research102721
Dementia Caregiver Resource Fair
Join the Alzheimer's Association, GA Chapter and our partners as we guide you through some of the community resources available for caregivers. Topics will be focused on the continuum of care and various levels of care that can help you through the journey.
Saturday, October 30th - 9:00am-12:00pm
https://tinyurl.com/ALZresourcefair1030
Each virtual education program is approximately one hour to one hour and allows the audience to ask questions and engage with others going through the journey online.
In addition to live webinars, the Alzheimer’s Association is now offering free On Demand webinars from prior education programs including:
ON DEMAND | The Role of Genetics in Understanding Dementia
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ON DEMAND | Understanding Alzheimer's and its Impact on Women
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ON DEMAND | Dementia Care: A Holistic Approach (Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia + Aromatherapy)
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ON DEMAND | Dementia Care: A Holistic Approach (Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors + Music Therapy)
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ON DEMAND | Dementia Care: A Holistic Approach (Effective Communication Strategies + Art Therapy)
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ON DEMAND | Dementia Care: A Holistic Approach (Healthy Living + Yoga)
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ON DEMAND | Dementia Decoded
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ON DEMAND | Sexuality & Dementia: Let's Talk About It
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To help family caregivers navigate the current complex and quickly changing environment, the Alzheimer’s Association has also offered additional guidance to families at alz.org/covid19help.
For more information, visit alz.org/georgia or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
Additional Facts and Figures: (http://www.alz.org/facts/)
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Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.
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More than six million Americans are living with the disease, including 150,000 Georgia residents — a number estimated to grow to as many as 190,000 by year 2025.
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More than 16 million family and friends, including 334,000 in Georgia, provide unpaid care to people with Alzheimer's or other dementias in the United States.
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In 2020, friends and family of those with Alzheimer’s in Georgia provided an estimated 640 million hours of unpaid care, a contribution valued over $9 billion.
