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Caregiver Month

 

November 2018 Programs

Nashville office is closed Thursday Novemeber 22nd and Friday November 23rd for Thanksgiving

Fundraising Event- November 10th - Rutherford County Walk to End Alzheimer's, Murfreesboro

Education- November 12th, 1:00 p.m. - The Basics - FiftyForward, Nashville

Education- November 13th, 10:15 a.m. - The Basics - Maury County Senior Center, Columbia

Education- November 14th, 10:00 a.m. - The Basics - Tennova Healthcare, Clarksville

Early Stage Social Engagment Program- November 30th, 10:30 a.m. - FRIST, Nashville (RSVP Required)

 

Please call 1-800-272-3900 or email 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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Get Involved


We are looking for volunteers to help with our programs team! Our program volunteers are able to help with many different kinds of tasks, some of these tasks include: 

  • Going to Health Fairs
  • Assisting with Physician Outreach
  • Putting together packets for family caregivers
  • Attending events 
  • General office work

 

Are you looking internship? We would love to have you! We are currently accepting resumes for all term interns, if you are interested please send your resume & desired internship role (communications/media, public policy, programs/education, development, etc.) to eboscaccy@alz.org

 

Seeking Passionate Young Professionals for New Board!


Nashville-area young professionals (under 40) are invited to apply for the Alzheimer’s Association’s new Young ProfessionALZ Board! Board members will meet monthly and work primarily on growing The Longest Day, but will have opportunities for involvement with local program and advocacy efforts, as well. Email Kelsey Williams at kewilliams@alz.org with any questions! Application deadline is Friday, November 30th

Apply here!

 

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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, November 30th. Join us for a gallery tour, art making and lunch together. 

 

The West End United Methodist Church Sunny Day Club provides respite for caregivers while providing love, support and care to those with early stage dementia.  We meet at the church every Monday from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm except on holidays when the church is closed.  We provide chair exercises, musical entertainment, games, craft projects, visits from our preschool students and visits from therapy dogs.  All that is required of you is $1 and a sack lunch.  We provide drinks and desserts every week.

 

Sunny Day Club is run by loving volunteers who are familiar with caring for those with dementia.  Your friend or loved one will be in very capable and caring hands.  Participants in the Sunny Day Club are NOT required to be members of West End Methodist Church.  To register your loved one, contact Pastor Erin Racine at eracine@westendumc.org or 615-321-8500.


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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 is for those in the early stages of Alzheimer's/dementia. Please go to alz.org/tn or email 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. Our next support group facilitator training with be hosted in the Alzheimer's Association office on Januray 11th, 2019.

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 has 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.

 


 

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