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Alzheimer's Association
hosts "Effective Communication Strategies" April 9th in
Lincoln
Pre-registration requested
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[April 04, 2018]
LINCOLN
- The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter’s educational
program, Effective Communication Strategies, will take place at 6:00
p.m. on April 9, 2018 at the American Legion Post 263, 1740 5th Street
in Lincoln.
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 Communication is more
than just talking and listening-it's also about sending and
receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial
expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer's disease
and other dementia's progress in their journey and the ability to
use words is lost, families need new ways to connect.
Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has
Alzheimer's, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages
delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help
you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Program specialist Michelle Ramlow will present and take questions
following the program.
The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here. To register for this
program offered at no cost, call 217-726-5184 or register online at
www.alz.org/ illinois.
About the
Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter:
The Alzheimer’s Association® is the world’s leading voluntary health
organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. 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.
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The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter covers an 87-county area with
offices in Chicago, Joliet, Rockford, Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, Quincy
and Carbondale. Since 1980, the Chapter has provided reliable information and
care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding
for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. The Illinois
Chapter serves more than half a million Illinois residents affected by
Alzheimer's disease, including more than 220,000 Illinois residents living with
the disease. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's®. For more information
visit www.alz.org/illinois or call our free 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
[Kaylin Risvold
Senior Manager, Media Relations
Michelle K. Ramlow
Manager, Education and Outreach]
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