April 2018 Programs
Health Fair- April 9th - Park Place Healthfair - Hendersonville
Education- April 10th, 11:00 a.m. - The Basics - Nashville Alzheimer's Association Office, Nashville
Education- April 12th, 6:30 p.m. - The Basics - Murfreesboro Public Library, Murfreesboro
Health Fair- April 12th - Morning Pointe of Franklin Health Fair - Franklin
Health Fair- April 12th - Fifty Forward Mardison Station - Madison
Health Fair- April 14th - St. John Lutheran Church - Burns
Health Fair- April 18th - Mckendree Village Health Fair - Hermitage
Education- April 18th, 11:30a.m - The Basics - Spring Meadows Health Care Center, Clarksville
Health Fair- April 19th - Wellness Fair - Erin
Education- April 23rd - Know the 10 Signs - Williamson County Library, Franklin
Education- April 25th, 11:00 a.m. - The Basics - Life Links, Nashville
Education- April 26th, 5:30 p.m. - The Basics - Nashville Alzheimer's Association Office, Nashville
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.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts-Nashville, TN- Early Stage Social Engagement date: Friday, May 4th. 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: Clinical Research Associates
Mild Alzheimer’s Study for those just experiencing some memory loss for those 50 to 85 years old. This treatment study is designed to help prevent the progression of memory loss. Requires that they have a trial partner to accompany them to the study visits. Includes diagnostic MRI’s and Pet Scans and supervision of a physician for two years.
Memory loss prevention study for those between 60 and 85 years old that are not experiencing any memory loss. For those from 60-64 must have a first degree relative that have had dementia. Those 65 to 85 do not need to have any family history. This is a medication study that includes diagnostic MRI’s PET scans and memory studies. Those that qualify will be followed for nearly 5 years to evaluate any changes in your memory.
Sign up on line or call 615-329-2222
Clinical Research Associates – Nashville, TN.
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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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We are looking for volunteers interested in public policy to join Alzheimer's Congressional Teams! Interested? Apply here: https://alzimpact.org/join/join_aim/code/59ee7224e133c/method/link
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The Longest Day
In these first few days of spring, we encourage you to SPRING into action by registering for The Longest Day [link to alz.org/thelongestday]! All team captains, event hosts, and individuals who register at alz.org/thelongestday between now and March 31 will receive a free Longest Day magnetic photo frame! With less than three months until June 21, the time to join this DIY movement isnow! We invite you to join thousands of people across the country and world who will be doing what they love to honor those they love who have been impacted by Alzheimer's disease.
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The Walk To End Alzheimer's
Be a part of the world's largest nonprofit event to raise funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Join this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's planning committee in Nashville, Clarksville, Tullahoma or Rutheford County, please contact you walk coordinator at, 800.272.3900.
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