Learn About Alzheimer’s Disease at Silver Maples Beginning Feb. 6

For the millions of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and their caregivers, everyday tasks are often difficult and demanding.

To help both professionals and family caregivers better understand the late stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Arbor Hospice, The Alzheimer’s Association, and Silver Maples Retirement Community will offer free informational meetings open to the public.

Sessions will be held at 10:30 a.m. to noon each Wednesday in February at Silver Maples, 100 Silver Maples Drive.

For more information, or to register, call The Alzheimer’s Association at 734-475-7043. 

Feb. 6

• Julie Duesing, Alzheimer’s Association program coordinator, will discuss Understanding Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease and Caregiver Stress

Feb. 13

• Complementary Therapies & End-of-Life Care, featuring Teri Turner, Arbor Hospice director of education; Norma Nichols, Arbor Hospice music therapist; Helen Buccella-Costa, Arbor Hospice volunteer; and Alpine the Arbor Hospice Therapy Dog.

 Feb. 20

• Medical Issues, Medications and Decision-Making, featuring Chelsea Retirement Community’s Karen Musolf.

Feb. 27

• Legal and Financial Issues, featuring Jane A. Bassett, Law Office of Bassett & Associates, PLLC.