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Health Notes

Nov. 27

Alzheimer’s Disease

As part of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Family Caregivers month, North Carolina families are invited to participate in free, in-person trainings. In the Charlotte area, Home Instead Senior Care will offer Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 27 at 2151 Hawkins St., Suite 201. To attend: 704-344-0801; homeinsteadcharlotte.com.

A combination of classes – Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias; Capture Life’s Journey; Techniques to Handle Challenging Behaviors and Activities to Encourage Engagement – will be offered from 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Philadelphia United Methodist Church, 1691 S.C. 160 West, Fort Mill, S.C. To attend: 803-817-1905; sherry.gregor@homeinstead.com.

For more details: www.helpforalzheimersfamilies.com.

Dec. 1

CAMMS meeting

The Charlotte Area Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month at Carmel Presbyterian Church’s Ligon Building, 2048 Carmel Road. This is a support group for interested patients, family and friends. Details: 704-840-6740 or shirsch48@gmail.com.

Hilary Trenda

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