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A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia for a family member is often overwhelming and confusing. What does a diagnosis mean? How should I plan? What questions should I ask? Should Mom/Dad still be driving? What should I expect? What resources are available? How should I communicate with my loved one? Come find support through open and topic driven discussion with other caregivers and healthcare professionals. When: Meets 4th Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Where: Mruk Family Education Center on Aging Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and the stages Taking care of the caregiver! Dealing with the feelings: guilt, grief, disappointment, denial, anger Understanding how Alzheimer’s disease changes people Helping others understand Dementia behaviors Changes in communication Home safety Planning ahead: Health, legal, and financial issues Getting help with caregiving Challenges and coping strategies Holiday survival For more resources, information, or to be added to our reminder call list: 508-3880