New Date Announced for the Caregiver Support Program “Dementia: It's Not Just Memory Loss."

Annapolis, MD (January 31, 2024) - On Tuesday, February 6th at 2:00 p.m., Mary Chaput, Program Director of the Family Caregiver Support Programs, will present “Dementia: It's Not Just Memory Loss." Dementia is a devastating illness that is more than just memory loss. It is a degenerative disease that impacts an individual’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. This session will delve into the 5 A’s of dementia and the impact they have on the individual with dementia and their caregivers. This workshop will be held at the North County/Hein Office Building, 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie. This event was previously scheduled for Thursday, February 1st.

These workshops are presented at no cost to the public through the National Family Caregiver Support Program of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities.

Anyone needing accommodations must contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4339, or by email at agchap01@aacounty.org at least seven days in advance of the event. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.