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BRIEF: Alzheimer's Association conference set for Nov. 4 in Yakima
Yakima Herald-Republic (WA) - 10/21/2014
Oct. 21--YAKIMA, Wash. -- Aiming to increase awareness of resources for families and providers, the Alzheimer's Association of Western and Central Washington will be holding an educational conference here Nov. 4.
The conference will feature sessions for family caregivers to learn how to navigate the changes and challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. Those sessions will be both in English and in Spanish and are free to participants, thanks to a grant from the Memorial Foundation. There will also be classes for health care providers to learn more about the progression and signs of Alzheimer's and dementia, which will cost $50 for registration.
For physicians and medical professionals seeking continuing medical education credits, there is a separate evening program.
The community conference will be held at the Yakima Convention Center at 10 N. Eighth St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Attendees will be able to attend four sessions, and lunch is included.
To register or learn more, go to alzwa.org and click on "Events," or call 206-529-3894.
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