Alzheimer’s Association to host free workshop

RHINELANDER – Next month, the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter will host a free educational workshop.

The Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia program will be held at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Oneida County, 100 Keenan St., Rhinelander, on Tuesday, March 17 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The program will be presented by Julie Roznowski-Olson, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association.

The session is designed for individuals facing a diagnosis, their families and anyone who wants to better understand Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The workshop will offer community members a clear, accessible overview of the disease.

The introductory program will cover the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; what happens inside a brain affected by Alzheimer’s; common risk factors and the general stages of the disease; FDA-approved treatment options currently available; promising directions in Alzheimer’s research; and local and national resources from the Alzheimer’s Association and community partners.

“More than seven million people in the United States are currently living with Alzheimer’s, supported by 12 million unpaid caregivers,” a release from the Alzheimer’s Association said. “The disease impacts families in every community – but no one needs to navigate it alone.”

Registration is requested. To register or to learn more, contact Julie St. Pierre at 715-352-4091 or jstpierre@alz.org.

Individuals may also register by calling the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 or by visiting www.bit.ly/UADRHI26.