DFW Events Alzheimers Town Hall and More

WHAT:  Alzheimer’s Association Town Hall Meeting

WHEN:  Wednesday, 8/31/11, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:  UNT Health Science Center, Medical Education & Training Building, 1000 Montgomery St, Fort Worth, TX   76107  (Parking available in Lots 19 and 7).

COST:  Free

The federal government is developing a national plan to fight Alzheimer’s disease – and you can help shape that plan from right here in our own community.

Please join the Alzheimer’s Association for a Town Hall meeting in Fort Worth.  Let them know how Alzheimer’s disease has impacted your family and share your ideas on how our federal government can help families facing this devastating disease.

Bring your family, friends and colleagues to tell key decision-makers what is needed as they develop our National Alzheimer’s Plan.

For more information and directions, visit www.alz.org/northcentraltexas.

Seating is limited!  Please RSVP by August 26 at 817-336-4949 or 800-272-3900.

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association.

WHAT:  “The Ethics of an Adult Protective Services Investigation” – TAGS Fall Ethics Conference

WHEN:  Wednesday, 9/7/11, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

WHERE:  American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX

COST:         TAGS members      $30

                   Non-members        $40

                   Students:              $15

Speakers:  Lisa Scruggs, Community Initiative Specialist, APS

Kim Olmedo, LCSW, CCM, CSW-G, Adult Protective Services Community Board Member

Continuing Education approved for social workers, guardians and LPC’s (3 contact hours)

Register at www.tagstarrant.org – deadline is 9/2/11

Sponsored by TAGS (Tarrant Area Gerontological Society)

WHAT:  “Looking Ahead:  Planning for Future Legal and Financial Needs” – a community workshop

WHEN:  Wednesday, 9/21/11, 6:30 to 7:30 pm

WHERE:  Catholic Charities, 249 W Thornhill Dr, Fort Worth, TX  76115

COST:  Free, but registration is requested.

Plan for your future . . . today!!

Speakers:  Kathy Dorsey, an expert in long-term care planning, understands how chronic illnesses affect families and can have devastating consequences for everyone.  Ms. Dorsey will talk about the specific steps you can take ahead of time to better prepare you and your family to deal financially with long-term care needs.

Steven E. Katten is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) who has practiced in Texas for over 30 years.  He will speak about legal decisions and documents that need to be prepared to protect you and your loved one.

This workshop will provide you with valuable information to help protect your family, your future and your finances in your later years.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, or to register for the event, please call Alberto Robles at the Alzheimer’s Association at 817-336-4949.

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association.

For more info on DFW-area community education for seniors and their families, or for professional education/networking events for senior care professionals, visit our web site Event Calendar at http://www.e-seniorservices.com/whats-new/calendar.html, which is always available through the Event Calendar "black button" at the bottom left of our home page.