Alzheimer’s Association Early Stages Seminar at Home Helper’s, Chester Heights PA
Delaware County, PA…Kerry Brown, Associate Director Clinical Services for the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter will be speaking on the topic of Early Stage Alzheimer’s at the Home Helpers office, Chester Heights, PA on September 15, 2010 at 1pm to 2:30 pm.
The office, located at 327 W Baltimore Pike is hosting this program in an effort to educate the surrounding community about what early stage Alzheimer’s is. Ms. Brown’s presentation will also include information on how the disease is diagnosed and best practices for people living with early stages of dementia.
Ms. Brown will also introduce the early stage services offered by Delaware Valley Chapter, which include community education, dual support groups, art & culture programming and volunteer opportunities in the Delaware county area. This program is open to both caregivers and persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia.
5.3 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and 294,000 live right here in the Delaware Valley. Every 70 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s.
Home Helpers is a premier provider of in-home, non-medical and personal care and companionship for seniors, people coping with a lifelong illness or disability, and those recuperating from a recent surgery or hospitalization, providing a proactive, not a reactive, program for families. From occasional visits, to respite, to hospice care, the team at Home Helpers is always there to provide guidance, reassurance and compassionate care. Call (877) 464-9090 or visit www.HomeHelpersPhilly.com.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Delaware Valley Chapter is the local arm of the National organization. For information on the Early Stage program or register for this program and services, please call the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter call 800-272-3900.