Tuesday March 23, 2010
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Section: General
Home Safety Training and Enrollment Event
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When: March 23, 2010
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Where: Pembroke Community Center
Phone: 912-920-2231
Address: 91 Lanier Street
Pembroke, GA 31321
Cost: Free

Description: SAFETY AND WANDERING TRAINING AND SAFE RETURN ENROLLMENT EVENT PRESENTED BY THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS Sixty-Seven percent of people with dementia will wander. It is the most common and dangerous behavior associated with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, yet families often struggle with safety decisions. Please join us for this training regarding your loved one, dementia and safety. You will: •Learn how to make your loved one’s living environment safer •Be able to enroll your loved one in the MedicAlert® Safe Return® program FREE OF CHARGE! It is a 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer’s or related dementia who are at risk for wandering •Learn about Bryan Counties Project Lifesaver and additional safety programs •Know what to do if your loved one goes missing •Find ways to determine if your loved one should remain at home •Determine if your loved one with dementia should still be driving •Hear Emma Carroll’s daughter Ruby Williams speak about her experience. To enroll your loved one in Medic Alert/Safe Return come prepared with contact info, medication info, a current photo and wrist size of person being enrolled. To register for this training or for more information please contact the Coastal GA Office of the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900 or 912-920-2231. Food will be provided. This is a free event.


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