The Alzheimer's Association Continues To Provide Services During a Pandemic

<p>2020 has certainly been a challenging time for families caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Today Kim will be speaking with Ann Marie McDonald. Ms. McDonald is the Chief Program Director for the Houston &amp; Southeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Kim and Ann Marie will discuss how the association is able to provide services during the COVID-19 crisis we are experiencing. Topics discussed include:</p> <p>1. &nbsp;What resources are available 24/7</p> <p>2. Types of caregiver support</p> <p>3. NEW person-centered care training available for direct care workers and AL, NH, etc.</p> <p>4. How the Association supports research and new research results</p> <p>5. US Pointer - risk reduction study - now enrolling in Houston</p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p>Contact the Alzheimer's Association:</p> <p><a href="http://alz.org/texas">alz.org/texas</a></p> <p>800-272-3900;</p> <p>US Pointer recruitment Information:</p> <p>Phone: 1.713.798.5452</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:ADPrevention@bcm.edu">ADPrevention@bcm.edu</a></p> <p>_____________________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p>Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://hegwoodgroup.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hegwoodgroup.com</a></p> <p>Facebook – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw</a></p> <p>LinkedIn- <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/</a></p> <p>YouTube- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ</a></p>