Learning to Connect: Relating to the Person with Alzheimer’s

450 W. Highway 22, Barrington, IL | Get Directions »
FREE

Cost: Free

As Alzheimer's disease and other, related dementias progress, friends and family members may find it difficult to spend time visiting with the person with dementia. This program will provide insight to dementia and its effect on communication and behavior, and will introduce participants to techniques that can be used to make visits more comfortable and meaningful for all concerned.

To register, call 815.484.1300 or go to alz.org/illinois

About Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter serves 68 counties in Illinois with offices in Bloomington, Carbondale, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield. Since 1980, the Chapter has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. Today, the Greater Illinois Chapter serves more than a half million Illinois residents affected by Alzheimer's disease throughout our chapter area, including 210,000 people with the disease.