ACP+D - Including Alzheimer’s- specific Programming Into Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning is a process that takes time and active reflection. Thinking about advance care planning when the diagnosis is Alzheimer's can be challenging. With a diagnosis of dementia, it gets more difficult to reflect on goals for end-of-life care. ACP+D presentations are designed to educate people who have either received a diagnosis of dementia or are caring for someone who has. We’ll cover:
- the importance of starting ACP early
- the critical role a health care agent will play throughout the journey
- how to match goals for care with stages and symptoms of the disease
- forms to help you start the conversation
- how to be a strong advocate for yourself & your loved one
Participants will receive a folder with helpful resources and two official forms to complete the ACP process.
Thursday, January 24, Whatcom Hills Waldorf School, 941 Austin Street, Bellingham, WA
Tuesday, March 19 6-7:30 p.m, South Whatcom Library, 10 Barn View Court, Sudden Valley, Gate 2Thursday, March 28, Community Food Co-op Healthy Connections Classroom, 405 E Holly Street, Suite 103, across the street from the downtown store, Bellingham, WA
Thursday, April 25 6-7:30 p.m. Lynden Library, 216 4th Street, Lynden
Thursday, May 23 6-7:30 p.m. Ferndale Library, 2125 Main Street, FerndalePresenters: Adrienne Doucette and Denise Weeks. For more information contact 360.201.0360 or ACPDementia@gmail.com
$15 suggested fee