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Free Educational Forum for Alzheimer's Family Caregivers - The Keys to Successful Alzheimer's Caregiving

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2007 -- A Town Hall Forum titled, "The Keys to Successful Alzheimer's Caregiving" is being held Thursday, October 25th, 2007 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Mission Valley.

This free educational forum for family caregivers will address the issues facing families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. A panel that includes a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Attorney Specialist, Alzheimer's caregiver and others will offer practical advice to caregivers on: facing down denial, building a team of support, care for the caregiver, and using resources available.

Health Care Group's ActivCare® - Residential Alzheimer's care facilities and the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, Inc. are hosting the event, continuing the third year of free educational forums for family caregivers.

In addition, the Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers will be providing free adult day care during the event at one of their three centers. Reservations are required. Call 1-800-736-6674

at least one week prior to the event. For more information on adult day care and family and professional caregiver education please contact (619) 543-4700 or visit www.alzheimerhelp.org.

The forum will take place at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center at 1895 Camino del Rio South in San Diego, CA 92108 from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Thursday, October 25th, 2007. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30am.

To sign up for the free Town Hall Forum, please contact ActivCare® Point Loma at (619) 224-7300.

For additional information on Health Care Group, please log on to www.healthcaregrp.com.

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