Join us Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the AARP Colorado State Office for Alzheimer's/Dementia 101 - Facts, Research, Treatment, Caregiving, Risk Reduction. Presented by JJ Jordan, Dementia Friendly Denver, we will discuss the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease, the most common types of dementia, the latest promising research, all about new Alzheimer's treatments, caregiver challenges and tips, warning signs, risk factors and the ten things we can all do at any age to reduce our risk!”
Topics include:
• What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
• What are the most common types of dementia?
• What are the warning signs for dementia?
• Cognitive issues might not be dementia
• How to get a dementia diagnosis
• Dementia communication tips
• Caregiver challenges and self-care
• Community resources available
• How we can make communities more dementia friendly ?
• The latest promising research updates
• 10 things you can do at any age to reduce dementia risk or delay onset
The AARP Colorado State Office is located at 303 E 17th Ave, Suite 510, Denver CO 80203. A light lunch will be served and free parking will be offered in the attached parking garage located on Logan St between 17th & 18th Ave.
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