Dementia Conversations Offered Through Virtual Education at AAA7

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(Rio Grande) – The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), Holzer Health System Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, and the Alzheimer’s Association are joining together to offer the community a virtual way to
learn more about dementia as a way to provide support to family members who may be
seeking to understand more about the condition and how best to help their loved one.

Conversations with family members who are showing signs of dementia can be challenging and
uncomfortable. The fear or lack of awareness that may accompany these conversations can
result in delays that have serious consequences for the entire family. Common difficult
discussions can include: going to the doctor; when to stop driving; and making legal and
financial plans.

“Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning” is an educational
workshop that offers helpful tips to assist families in having honest and caring conversations
with family members about dementia. The workshop reinforces the need to plan ahead and
build a care team that communicates well in order to reduce the stress that can accompany a
disease like Alzheimer’s and connects you with helpful resources to enhance quality of life for
everyone involved.

These community presentations will be conveniently offered through a virtual format to make
it easier for caregivers and family members to hear the needed and beneficial information.

Those interested can register online at www.aaa7.org – when at the Home Page, go to the
“Training” tab and then click on “Training Calendar”. Click on the date you wish to attend and
register – it’s that simple – and free! Each session will be the same content, provided four times
throughout the year. Each presentation will last around an hour.

Presentations in 2023 will be held on the following Tuesdays at 10am: February 14, May 9, August 8 and November 14.

For more information about “Dementia Conversations”, please call the AAA7 at 1‐800‐582‐7277
and ask for the Training Department. You can also e‐mail info@aaa7.org.