Approaching Alzheimer's: First Responder Training

The Alzheimer's disease epidemic continues to grow. As a first responder, it's critical to be prepared to face it in your community. We will discuss tips and strategies to respond to common behaviors, understanding Alzheimer's and dementia, and the warning signs.

Trainers include John Clark, President of Emergency Search and Rescue of Georgia & Alzheimer's Association Community Educator, and Jessi Barton, CDP & Alzheimer's Association Community Educator. Both are volunteer CIT trainers.

Presented by the Alzheimer's Association and The Lodge at Stephens Lake.

2 hours of POST, Fire, and EMS Training Hours.

Please RSVP to Jessi Barton at 762-722-2794 or amVzc2kgfCB0aGVsb2RnZWF0c3RlcGhlbnNsYWtlICEgY29t.

This class will be hosted at the Pickens County Sheriff's Office Annex - Craig Room.

You may also like the following events from The Lodge at Stephens Lake senior living community:

• This month, 27th August, 11:00 am, Lunch & Learn - Alzheimer's Awareness in Jasper
• Next month, 12th September, 08:00 am, Pickens Community Health & Wellness Fair in Jasper

Also check out other Workshops in Jasper.