Alzheimer's Education Series: Managing Money/Exploring Care & Support Options

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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Event Details

This Alzheimer's Educational Series is co-sponsored by York Public Library and the Alzheimer's Association: Maine Chapter. The series includes four sessions, all to be held at York Public Library.

Sept. 24, 4:45 PM - Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia

Oct. 8, 4:45 PM - Building Foundations of Caregiving/Supporting Independence

Oct. 22, 4:45 PM - Communicating Effectively/Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors

Nov. 5, 4:45 PM - Managing Money/Exploring Care & Support Options

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This fourth and last session in the series, Managing Money/Exploring Care & Support Options, helps caregivers understand the cost of caregiving and the benefits of early planning, teaches them how to start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, avoid financial abuse and fraud, and find support when needed. This session will also explore how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of-life care.

 

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease and all other dementia through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affect3ed; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.  

In Maine, more than 29,600 people are living with Alzheimer’s. 66,000 caregivers dedicate 102 million hours of unpaid care. From Fort Kent to York Beach and every town and city in between, your local Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.

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