Dementia and Alzheimer's Series Kicks Off Tonight

We hope you will join us this evening, Wednesday, April 19, 6:30-7:30 on Zoom to kick off our Dementia & Alzheimer’s series with a Dementia Friends Training.

781-786-6280 20 Alphabet Lane westoncoa@westonma.gov website

We are proud to introduce our Alzheimer’s series, in community with the Alzheimer’s Association and Dementia Friends Massachusetts. Most programs in this series will be hosted in the evenings to allow for full participation by the Weston community. These programs are appropriate for residents of varying experiences with dementia and Alzheimer's, including caregivers, family members, and community members.

Dementia Friends Training

Wednesday, April 19, 6:30-7:30 on Zoom

We highly encourage residents of all ages, including youth through high school ages, to attend our Dementia Friends Training. If you saw someone living with dementia, would you recognize the signs? Would you know how to engage them? Check out this quick video to learn more about this initiative and its importance in our community.

Here is the link to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92016389602?pwd=bEJvd1VVR2J3cEdJU2p4MWJIdFcxQT09

Meeting ID: 920 1638 9602
Passcode: 440316

Join the global movement to change the way people think, act and talk about dementia! In this session you’ll become a “Dementia Friend” by learning what dementia is, what it’s like to live with it, tips for communicating with people who have dementia, and simple things we can do in the Weston community to make a difference. By helping our community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for those touched by dementia. As a Dementia Friend, you will turn your new understanding of dementia into practical action that can help someone with this condition living in the Weston community. Presented by Beth Soltzberg, Director of the Alzheimer’s/Related Dementias Family Support Program at Jewish Family & Children’s Service and lead for Dementia Friends Massachusetts

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body

Thursday, May 11, 11:00-12:00 on Zoom

Discover how lifestyle choices impact the aging process, including the important research on diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement.

To register, contact the COA 781-786-6280 or westoncoa@westonma.gov
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association

The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Tuesday, June 13, 6:30-7:30 on Zoom

Learn to recognize common signs of Alzheimer’s in yourself and others, and what next steps to take, including how to best talk to your doctor.

To register, contact the COA 781-786-6280 or westoncoa@westonma.gov
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association

Effective Communication

Wednesday, July 12, 6:30-7:30 on Zoom

Explore ways that Alzheimer’s and other dementias affect an individual’s ability to communicate across different stages, and get tips to better communicate with people living with the disease.
To register, contact the COA 781-786-6280 or westoncoa@westonma.gov
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association