The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter will host a virtual education series in July for veterans and their families. Also open to the public, the Valuable Expert Training Series (V.E.T.S.) will be held via Zoom each Tuesday in July from noon to 1 p.m.
The first 30 minutes of each presentation will feature an Alzheimer’s Association education program, and the second half will be with an expert presenting on topics such as finances, legal information, and resources for veterans and their families.
The series schedule is:
- July 1: Alzheimer’s Association Resources and Conservatorship Information with Deanna Clingan-Fischer, Guardian Association of Iowa Network.
- July 8: Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances and Guardianship Information, presented by attorney and community educator Deborah Petersen and Emily Weiss from Iowa Legal Aid.
- July 15: Dementia Conversations and Power of Attorney Information with Emily Weiss, Iowa Legal Aid.
- July 22: Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body and VA Caregiver Resources, Sarah Greazel of VA Central Iowa Health Care.
- July 29: Exploring Care and Support Services and Iowa Medicaid Information, attorney Scott Hartsook.
To register for the virtual forum, visit alz.org/crf.
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including more than 62,000 in Iowa. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends serve as caregivers, including nearly 100,000 in Iowa.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. For more information, visit alz.org or call 800-272-3900.
