Educational evening from the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer’s Association will be offering two presentations in one evening in Grand Haven, MI. Please join us on May 12, 2011 from 6-9 PM for an evening of valuable information for anyone caring for a person with dementia.

The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease
Presented by Christiana Getz, Program Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association

• Symptoms and effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia 
• How to find out if it’s Alzheimer’s disease 
• Causes, risk factors, stages, and treatment of the disease 
• The benefits of early detection, and hope for the future 
• How to address the diagnosis, and how the Alzheimer’s Association can help 

and

Legal and Financial Issues
Presented by Thomas Reinsma and Ryan C. Keenan, Elder Law Attorneys, Scholten Fant, Grand Haven

• Arrangements for making financial and medical decisions for a person with dementia 
• Planning for future care needs: understanding Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans Benefits 

Learn more: GH Alzheimer's Presentation