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

Thursday, 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

Presenters:  Adrienne Doucette and Denise Weeks. For more information contact 360.201.0360 or ACPDementia@gmail.com 

$15 suggested fee