Alzheimer’s Education Series

Enjoy three presentations by Lois Lutz from the Greater Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Association. She will discuss topics related to caregiving for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias. Lunch and discussion are free of charge. All three discussions will be held from 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. 

Mealtime Matters

Explains the swallowing process, the need for proper positioning when eating and the proper use of thickened liquids and pureed foods.
When: Wednesday, March 6, 2013
RSVP by: Friday, March 1, 2013

Discussion of Bathing and Incontinence Issues

Explains what happens in the brain to cause issues with bathing and incontinence.
When: Wednesday, April 3, 2013
RSVP by: Friday, March 29, 2013

Strategies for Healthy Caregiving

Explains the importance of taking care of yourself so that you can take care of others.
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
RSVP by: Friday, April 26, 2013

New location: Each event will be held at the Grandview in the Stone Ridge Conference Center at Longwood at Oakmont, 500 Route 909, Verona, PA 15147. Upon entering the Longwood campus, please follow the signs for the Education Series Event.  Please park on the Stone Ridge side of the Grandview to the right of the building and enter the Grandview at the Stone Ridge entrance.  Seating is limited!

To RSVP, contact Jennifer Marasco at 412-826-6536 or jmarasco@srcare.org.

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