Education

Alzheimer’s/Dementia May 2024 Caregiver Support Group

Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join Us On May 22nd
Topic: Safety in home and financial security
Speaker: Ashley Parker, Geriatric Social Worker, LMSW


St. Catherine’s Village will be hosting an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month
11:00 am-12:30 pm at Campbell Cove
Lunch provided

Call (601) 856-0123 or email cynthia.armstrong@fmolhs.org

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia April 2024 Caregiver Support Group

Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join Us On April 24th
Topic: Open Table Discussion on Caregiver Related Topics


St. Catherine’s Village will be hosting an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month
11:00 am-12:30 pm at Campbell Cove
Lunch provided

Call (601) 856-0123 or email cynthia.armstrong@fmolhs.org

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia March 2024 Caregiver Support Group

Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join Us On March 27th
Topic: Research Updates
Speaker: Kristen White, Alzheimer’s Association


St. Catherine’s Village will be hosting an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month
11:00 am-12:30 pm at Campbell Cove
Lunch provided

Call (601) 856-0123 or email cynthia.armstrong@fmolhs.org

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia October Caregiver Support Group

Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join Us On October 25th
Topic: Medical and Ethical Concerns With End-Of-Life Issues
Speaker: Dr. Rola Abi Saleh, Assistant Professor with the School of Medicine Division of Geriatrics and The MIND Center at UMMC


St. Catherine’s Village will be hosting an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month
11:00 am-12:30 pm at Campbell Cove
Lunch provided

Call (601) 856-0123 or email cynthia.armstrong@fmolhs.org

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia September Caregiver Support Group

Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join Us On September 27th
Topic: Speech and Occupational Therapy Concerns
Speaker: Anna Bell and EvyAn Ray


St. Catherine’s Village will be hosting an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month
11:00 am-12:30 pm at Campbell Cove
Lunch provided

Call (601) 856-0123 or email cynthia.armstrong@fmolhs.org

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia August Caregiver Support Group

Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join Us On August 23rd
Topic: Oral Care for Persons With Dementia
Speaker: Dr. Avan Khatri, Dentist


St. Catherine’s Village will be hosting an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month
11:00 am-12:30 pm at Campbell Cove
Lunch provided

Call (601) 856-0123 or email cynthia.armstrong@fmolhs.org

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia July Caregiver Support Group

Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join Us On July 26th
Topic: Hearing Loss and Cognition
Speaker: Sarah Faucette, AuD, PhD; Associate Professor;
Dept of Otolarnygology Head and Neck Surgery UMMC


St. Catherine’s Village will be hosting an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month
11:00 am-12:30 pm at Campbell Cove
Lunch provided

Call (601) 856-0123 or email cynthia.armstrong@fmolhs.org

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia June Caregiver Support Group

Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Join Us On June 28th
Topic: Hygiene and Personal Care for Persons with Dementia
Speaker: Leslie Babbitt


St. Catherine’s Village will be hosting an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month
11:00 am-12:30 pm at Campbell Cove
Lunch provided

Call (601) 856-0123 or email cynthia.armstrong@fmolhs.org

READ MORE HERE

 

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

Free Alzheimer’s/Dementia Monthly Caregiver Support Group

St. Catherine’s Village will be hosting an Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver
Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of each month
11:00 am-12:30 pm at Campbell Cove
Lunch provided

Call (601) 856-0123 or email cynthia.armstrong@fmolhs.org

READ MORE HERE

 

Free Healthy Brain workshop

Nourish Your Noggin Presented by St. Catherine’s Village & Alzheimer’s Mississippi

Join us for this free educational series promoting the importance of keeping our brains healthy as we age.

Various speakers will present thought-provoking information on changing the way we think about brain health. The latest research information on brain health is covered along with practical strategies for keeping our brains healthy as we age.

As the series progresses, we will learn what is normal age-related memory loss, warning signs for dementia, good emotional and spiritual health and coping strategies for caregivers.

Time: 10-10:45a.m.

Place: St. Catherine’s Village Independent Activity Center – 200 Dominican Drive Madison, MS 39110

Cost: FREE!

RSVP: 601-987-0020 or askelton@alzms.org

February 20      Know the Signs
Learn the differences between normal age-related memory loss and signs of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease.
March 19      How to Grow Your Brain
Learn specific proactive actions to improve your brain health. It’s not too late to add or change lifestyle habits that will benefit your brain.
April 16        All Is Well With My Soul
Learn the importance of emotional and spiritual health to your brain and life.
May 21         The Search Continues. The Answer is Out There.
Learn about the newest results and current trials in the search for a cure and/or treatment.
June 18        (Keeping) Sanity and Caregiving
Learn directly from current and former caregivers coping techniques and tips to reduce caregiver stress.