1. EARLY STAGE
Friday, May 9
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
2. MID STAGE
Friday, May 16
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
3. LATE STAGE
Friday, May 23
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Learn about the early stages of the disease and how to keep your loved one engaged and feeling purposeful.
During the middle stage of Alzheimer’s, the dementia symptoms are more pronounced. The person may confuse words, get frustrated or angry, and act in unexpected ways. Damage to nerve cells in the brain can also make it difficult for the person to express thoughts and perform routine tasks without assistance.
In the final stage of the disease, dementia symptoms are severe. Individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment, to carry on a conversation and, eventually, to control movement. They may still say words or phrases, but com-municating pain becomes difficult. As memory and cognitive skills continue to worsen, significant personality changes may take place and individuals need extensive care.
LOCATION
Rianda House
1475 Main St.
St. Helena, CA 94574
COST
These informational classes are offered as a free community service Pre-registration is appreciated but not required.
CONTACT
Melissa Gerard
melissa.gerard@providence.org
707-258-9087