Medley of Dementia-Related Programs Set for the Peoria Area in October

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The Alzheimer's Association-Central Illinois Chapter has avariety of education programming scheduled in October. Please register bycalling the Peoria office toll free at 800.272.3900. Registrations must be madeat least a day in advance of the event.
Beyond Bingo: CreatingMeaningful ActivitiesThis program explores creative ways to maintain meaningful activities forpeople with Alzheimer’s disease. It is designed to give family caregivers thetools to prevent or minimize disease-specific behaviors caused by inactivity.Cost: $5 per person material fee.Wednesday, Oct. 10, 3:30-4:30p.m.Henry Public Library, 702 Front St., Henry
Facing New ChallengesParticipants learn the basics of Alzheimer’s disease, new communicationapproaches and ways to plan for the future. Cost: $5 per person material fee.Monday, Oct. 15, 4:30-6:30p.m.OSF Institute on Aging, 8600Route 91, Suite 130, Peoria

Alzheimer’s 101Alzheimer’s 101 explores the common causes of memory loss, includingAlzheimer’s disease and other related dementias, the stages and symptoms ofAlzheimer’s, the importance of a good medical examination, current research andtreatments. Cost: $5 person material fee. Co-funded by the Central IllinoisAgency on Aging.Thursday, Oct. 25, 5:30-7:30p.m.Lillie M. Evans Public Library, 207 N. Walnut St., Princeville
The Basics: Memory Loss,Dementia and Alzheimer’sThis is a program for anyone who would like to know more about dementiaand Alzheimer’s. Participants learn about symptoms, causes and risk factors forAlzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, how Alzheimer’s affects thebrain, the benefits of early detection, stages of the disease, treatmentoptions, and ways the Association can help. Cost: $5 per person material fee.Monday, Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30p.m.Central Illinois Chapter, 606 W. Glen Ave., Peoria