EARLY DETECTION TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life, such as forgetting recently learned information to the point of asking for the same information over and over or relying on memory aides, is not a typical part of aging. It may be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Being diagnosed early is vital to receiving the best help and care possible.
The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association offers free caregiver trainings on the importance of early detection, the basics about Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving, and coping with challenging behaviors. The Sarasota March schedule includes:
• When Is It Time for Placement?, March 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Sr. Friendship Center, 2350 Scenic Dr., Venice; presenter: Pam Polowski
• Challenging Behaviors, March 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m., North Port Public Library, Tamiami Trail; presenter: Pam Polowski
• Early Detection/10 Warning Signs, March 25, 10 a.m., Palmer Ranch Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, 5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway; presenter: Pam Polowski. Note: brunch provided.
LIFE LINE SCREENING AT ST. ARMANDS LUTHERAN CHURCH
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church will host the life-saving services of Life Line Screening, the nation’s largest provider of preventive artery screening, on Monday, March 15.
The screenings help identify the risk of stroke and vascular disease. Ultrasounds are used to check for carotid artery blockage, abdominal aortic aneurysm, abnormal heart rhythms, peripheral arterial disease, and osteoporosis. Blood testing also is available.
Pre-registration is required and area residents can call (800) 324-1851 to make an appointment for a screening in the church fellowship hall, 40 North Adams Drive.
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION
The monthly meeting of Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota will be held Wednesday, March 17, in the auditorium of the Selby Public Library, 1333 First St., from 1:30-3 p.m.
Scott Kahler, Sprint-Relay-Florida outreach specialist, and Frank Endres, Hamilton National CapTel sales manager, will demonstrate how Web Cap Tel, an Internet-based service allowing individuals who can speak, but have difficulty hearing, to read word-for-word captions on their computer screen or mobile device. The session will also spotlight the new captioned telephone model 880i. Question and answer period follows.
Listening devices are available. The event is free and open to the public. For details call 484-5461.
SKIN CARE LECTURE
Dermatologist Heidi K. Anderson,MD, and Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Paul A. Brannan will hold a Skin Rejuvenation: Non-Surgical Treatment Options open house and lecture March 23, 5-6 p.m. (Cosmetic open house immediately following.) It will be held at the Institute for Advanced Medicine, 5880 Rand Blvd. RSVP to 925-3627.