Diagnostic, Treatment and Support Services for Older Floridians with Memory Problems: What to Know and Ask
Join us for our next free ACTS2 Workshop, “Diagnostic, Treatment and Support Services for Older Floridians with Memory Problems: What to Know and Ask,” taking place on Facebook Live at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Workshop presenters, Justice Lewis and Stephanie Malally, social workers and clinic coordinators, will describe the procedures typically included in memory assessment and their costs, as well as treatment options for memory disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease. They also will discuss how to access memory evaluation services and clinic-based educational and support opportunities.
Family caregiver and dementia care advocate, Priscilla Jean-Louis, will share her personal journey in obtaining a memory evaluation and medical treatment for her loved one with dementia.
Last, ACTS2 Project Coordinator, Tomeka Norton-Brown, will provide information about training and support for dementia caregivers, as well as local, state, and national dementia care resources. Persons with memory difficulties, family caregivers, elder care professionals, and other interested community members are strongly encouraged to join the workshop.