Dementia 101 (in person)

Dementia 101 (in person)

Take a look at what dementia is, causes and risk factors, common signs, common types, and how Dementia Capable Southern Arizona can help.

By PCOA

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Tuesday, August 13 · 2 - 3:30pm MST

Location

PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center

600 South Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Provides a brief introduction to Dementia Capable Southern Arizona and Dementia-Friendly Communities, an overview of dementia, including a description of dementia, causes and risk factors, common signs, and common types. This training also covers prevalence and statistics regarding dementia and processes around screening and diagnosis for dementia.

It is recommended but not required that you first complete the Dementia Friends Information Session.

Please note: no CEUs available. Sessions may be canceled if registration is low.

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