HOPE FOR TOMORROW EVENT FOCUSES ON ALZHEIMER’S CARE GIVERS IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
[DALLAS, TX]– The Hope for Tomorrow African American Forum provides education, information and resources about Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving among the African American community. The event features expert presentations and community partnerships presented by the Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
“The need for caregiver support and extended knowledge among African Americans dealing with Alzheimer’s is tremendous,” says Debra Adams with the Association. “This event is community friendly and fills a necessary and vital link in the caregiver chain.”
African Americans are twice as likely to develop late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and less likely to have a diagnosis of their condition – leading to less time for treatment and planning.
Topics to be covered include legal and financial obligations of caregiving, a Healthy Living special presentation by Patricia Bailey of She Ages Well, and a presentation on understanding and responding to dementia related behaviors.
A caregiver panel discussion will close out the event.
For caregivers needing to bring their loved ones, respite care will be provided on site by Friends Place DeSoto.
The event will be held at Good Street Baptist Church, 3110 Bonnie View Road, Dallas, TX from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday, August 3. For more information, contact Angela Hodges at ahodges@alz.org or 214-540-2423.
As one of 75 nationwide chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association®, the Dallas & Northeast Chapterprovides information, education and support to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, their families and caregivers.
About the Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.® For more information, visit alz.org or call 800-272-3900.
