Educational forum offered to Alzheimer's caregivers

A Town Hall Forum titled “Alzheimer’s in the Family” is being held Thursday, January 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Resort Conference Center in North County.

This free educational forum for family caregivers will address the issues facing a family 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 and the profound impact of Alzheimer’s disease on the family.

Health Care Group’s ActivCare Residential Alzheimer’s care facilities and the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Inc. are hosting the event, beginning the third 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 http://www.alzheimerhelp.org.

The San Marcos Resort Conference Center is located at 1025 La Bonita Drive in San Marcos. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

To sign up for the free Town Hall Forum, please contact ActivCare Point Loma at (619) 224-7300. For additional information on Health Care Group, please log on to http://www.healthcaregrp.com.