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Free Educational Forum for Alzheimer's Family Caregivers - 'The Caregiving Journey: Practical Advice from Caregivers & Professionals'

(PRWEB) March 15, 2008 -- A Town Hall Forum titled, "The Caregiving Journey: Practical Advice from Caregivers & Professionals" is being held Thursday, April 24th, 2008 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center in Kearny Mesa.

This free educational forum for family caregivers will address the issues facing someone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. A panel of experts will discuss various issues facing those assuming the role of the caregiver how to empower and protect yourself and your loved one.

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 fourth 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 Ramada Inn & Conference Center at 5550 Kearny Mesa Road in San Diego, CA 92111 from 8:30am to 12:30pm on Thursday, April 24th, 2008. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30am.

To sign up for the free Town Hall Forum, please contact Health Care Group at (858) 565-4424.

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

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