Janurary 2017 Education Programs & Services
Support- January 4th- 6:00 p.m.- Under 40's Caregiver Support Group- Belmont Village, Nashville (flyer below)
Training- January 12th- 9:00 a.m.- New Support Group Facilitator Training- Association Office, Nashville (registration required)
Education- January 24th- 11:00 a.m.- The Basics of Alzheimer's and Brain Health- 2000 Glen Echo Rd, Suite 104, Nashville
Events to Come
Education- February 6th- 10:30 a.m.- The Basics of Alzheimer's- Bellevue Library, Nashville
Register here: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/Default.aspx?TabId=1623&fid=999377
Education- February 8th- 6:30 p.m.- The Basics of Alzheimer's- Murfreesboro Library, Murfreesboro
Register here: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/Default.aspx?TabId=1623&fid=998905
Social Engagement- February 16th- 10:30 a.m.- Frist Visual Arts Museum, Nashville (flyer below)
Education- February 22nd- 6:00 p.m.- The Basics of Alzheimer's and Know the 10 Signs- Walking Horse Meadows, Clarksville
Please call 1-800-272-3900 or email tcloud-mann@alz.org or khyde@alz.org for more information or to register.
If you cannot attend a live presentation, you can watch and listen to all of our presentations at training.alz.org and we now offer webinars. If you are a part of a group that would like to have someone out to speak, please contact us. We have several new presentations to offer on Effective Communication Strategies, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research & Understanding/Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors.
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Early Stage Services
Nashville, Murfreesboro & Clarksville Making Memories Together events are being scheduled. Please reach out if you are interested in learning more about these events.
Please see the above dates for the Alzheimer's Associations bi-weekly early stage program Friends Fridays on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month (with exception of those months with FRIST). Call 800-272-3900 for more information.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts-Nashville, TN- Early Stage Social Engagement date: Friday, December 15th. Join us for a gallery tour, art making and lunch together.
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Support Groups
We have over 30 support groups in the Middle TN and the South Central TN area. One of which are for those in the early stages of Alzheimer's/dementia. Please go to alz.org/altn or email Tcloud-mann@alz.org or khyde@alz.org for a list of groups.
If you are interested in starting a support group, please contact your local office, 1-800-272-3900.
We are looking for new Support Group Facilitators in all of our areas, but especially in some of our more rural counties. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator please email Katie Hyde at khyde@alz.org. We have the largest need in the following counties: Bedford, Cheatham, Coffee, Dickson, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Perry, Robertson, Stewart and Wayne.
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Research & Trial Match
Trial Match is the Alzheimer's Association free matching service for healthy volunteers and those with the disease to get matched with pharmacological and non-pharmacological studies in their area. We know that finding a cure greatly depends on participants for these types of studies. Some studies may even compensate the caregiver and person with dementia. If you have started a profile, please ensure that it is completed so that you may be matched. Please visit www.alz.org/trialmatch for more information.
Local Research Spotlight: Enrolling in TrialMatch can connect you with studies in your local area.Clinical Research Associates are currently enrolling for two studies. Please contact Randy Bauch, Patient Recruitment Specialist, if you are interested at Recruiter@CRAnashville.com or 615.329.2222, ext. 234. Details below regarding two studies.
1) This mild Alzheimer’s study is for those 50 to 85 that have Mild Cognitive Impairment and have a study partner that will accompany them to the appointments. Diagnostic testing will be performed including MIR’s and PET scans. Compensation will be provided upon completion of the study.
2) We are researching the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication in people who might be at increased risk for developing memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease. We are looking for people that are 60 to 85 that have generally normal memory function in daily life and have a parent or sibling with Alzheimer’s disease. Must have a close friend, relative, or spouse who can come to some trial visits with you. Called the “Early” Study.
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Respite Assistance
Grants for in-home care services may be awarded to families living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. This opportunity is brought to you by Hilarity For Charity and the Home Instead Foundation. For more information visit the website at HelpForAlzheimer’sFamilies.com.
Grants may be available through your local office for Respite (time of rest) to offer financial short term support to caregivers. Please contact your local office for more information, 1-800-272-3900.
We also still have some respite grant money left in the following counties; Perry, Hickman, Lewis, Wayne, Lawrence, Giles, Maury, Marshall, Lincoln, Moore, Bedford, Coffee and Franklin. Contact Katie Hyde at khyde@alz.org to apply!
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Advocacy News
We are looking for volunteers interested in public policy to serve as ambassadors to state-level elected officials and the upcoming senate and governor's campaigns. If you are interested please email: rablackhurst@alz.org
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Please contact the Alzheimer's Association anytime at 1-800-272-3900. You can sign up to receive our weekly e-news at http://www.alz.org/apps/email_signup.asp (including national and local news in the world of Alzheimer's disease). The Alzheimer's Association provides education, resources & support to those affected by Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. As well we have funded over 300 million in research and continue to advocate for those affected. Our VISION is a world WITHOUT Alzheimer's disease.
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