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Recognizing the Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
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Is it Normal Aging or Alzheimer's Disease?
In this session, we will discuss the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, different types of dementia, and when you should be concerned. We'll also discuss best practices for communicating with someone who is experiencing cognitive decline. Join GSV and Marla Lahat for this informative program via Zoom. Register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2sFVzf9xIrkgTPWkY8vCsaUx6py6MBzWm_tvXssHBljDZWA/viewform
Speaker bio:
Marla Lahat is a GSV member and our Program Chair. Marla is a licensed clinical social worker who has served as Executive Director of Home Care Partners, a non-profit, supportive home care agency, since 1999. The agency provides home care aide services to older persons and support for their family caregivers throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. It also administers the Safe at Home program, a nationally recognized program that enables older persons to remain safely in their homes by providing home modifications.