Compassionate Communication and Alzheimer's
Lihue Library
4344 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM HST
24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
Join us as we continue the 2024 Listen and Learn Library Lecture Series with the Alzheimer's Association, Hawaii Public Libraries - LIHUE Branch, and AARP Hawaii! This series will focus on a monthly dementia topic for caregivers and the public to learn more about Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Local experts and health care professionals will speak on a wide variety of topics to increase awareness of Alzheimer's while providing practical application to the caregivers and their care team. There will also be a focus on Healthy Brain Habits for the general population to decrease the risk of dementia. Come join us on Hardy Street in Lihue to Listen and Learn!
Additional Information
What changes occur with Alzheimer's and the ability to understand and express language? How is communication affected by dementia? Jen will help to unravel how speech, language and communication are impacted by Alzheimer's and provide practical tips on how to best communicate with someone with Alzheimer's throughout the stages of the disease. Jen Kessel is a speech and language pathologist currently working with the Hawaii Department of Education. The "Listen and Learn Lihue Library Lecture Series on Alzheimer's" for 2024 is a monthly educational series featuring a dementia related topic sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter and the Lihue Public Library, in conjunction with the Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs. This series is partially funded by the OAA National Family Caregiver Support Program and will bring local professionals together to educate the community on dementia related issues to help in the diagnosis of, and treatment and care for, individuals with dementia. The program is FREE and open to the public.
Information
- Delivery Method: In Person
- Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM HST
- Audience: General Public
- Languages: English
Contact
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Primary Contact:
- 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
Register
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Registration Info:
- Registration Opens: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
- Deadline Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Type: Registration Preferred (Not Required)
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Payment Informations:
- Event Fee: Free
Donations accepted and appreciated.
Information
What changes occur with Alzheimer's and the ability to understand and express language? How is communication affected by dementia? Jen will help to unravel how speech, language and communication are impacted by Alzheimer's and provide practical tips on how to best communicate with someone with Alzheimer's throughout the stages of the disease. Jen Kessel is a speech and language pathologist currently working with the Hawaii Department of Education. The "Listen and Learn Lihue Library Lecture Series on Alzheimer's" for 2024 is a monthly educational series featuring a dementia related topic sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter and the Lihue Public Library, in conjunction with the Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs. This series is partially funded by the OAA National Family Caregiver Support Program and will bring local professionals together to educate the community on dementia related issues to help in the diagnosis of, and treatment and care for, individuals with dementia. The program is FREE and open to the public.
- Delivery Method: In Person
- Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM HST
- Time Zone: HST
- Audience: General Public
- Languages: English
Contact
-
Primary Contact:
- 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
Register
-
Registration Info:
- Registration Opens: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
- Deadline Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Type: Registration Preferred (Not Required)
-
Payment Informations:
- Event Fee: Free
Donations accepted and appreciated.
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