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Desserts & Discussion: The "Sweetness of Aging Seminar Series
Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDTTuesday, April 25, 2017 6:30 pm
Location
Lew Davies Community Center
1034 Park Avenue, MeadvilleFees/Admission
Free for all to attend
Contact Information
Chamber of Commerce, 814-337-8030
Send EmailDesserts & Discussion: The "Sweetness...Description
The Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a monthly seminar series on aging. This month’s installment will be held Tuesday, April 25 at the Lew Davies Community Center on Park Avenue in Meadville, beginning at 6:30 pm. Seminars are free and open to the public.
This month’s topic will be “Understanding Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Stages of Memory Loss”. Some key points that will be covered include:
- What is the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
- I’m losing my keys and forgetting names. Could it be Alzheimer’s?
- I’ve been hearing a lot about brain health. What does that really mean?
- What does the Alzheimer’s Association REALLY do?
Jill Curtis, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Greater PA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will be one of our guest speakers. Based out of Erie, Jill has over 17 years of experience in hospital and long-term care facilities. She is passionate about education and support for anyone and everyone affected by Alzheimer’s Disease.
Join us for an interactive discussion and learn the FACTS about YOUR brain.
For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 337-8030.
The remaining schedule for the series includes:
- May 23 – Estate Planning Roundtable
- June 27 – Promoting Wellness as we Age
- July 25 – Medicare and Social Security
- August 22 – Home Based Care Options and Health Care Transitions
- September 26 – Senior Care Living outside of the Home
- October 23 – Paying for Long Term Care – Public Benefits Options
- November 28 – End of Life Care and Issues
- December date TBD – Funerals and Estate Administration
Qualified speakers are still being sought, with Meadville Chamber of Commerce members being given priority consideration. For more information, please contact Christa Lundy at 814-337-8030 or clundy@meadvillechamber.com.
