Free educational forum for Alzheimer's caregivers

SAN MARCOS — A town hall forum entitled “The Keys to Successful Alzheimer’s Caregiving” will be held Thursday, January 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lake San Marcos Resort Conference Center at 1025 La Bonita Drive in San Marcos. Continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

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 how to empower and protect themselves and their loved ones.

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 fourth 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 (800) 736-6674 at least one week prior to the event.

For more information on adult day care and family and professional caregiver education, call (619) 543-4700 or visit http://www.alzheimerhelp.org.

To sign up for the town hall forum, contact ActivCare Point Loma at (619) 224-7300.

For additional information on Health Care Group, visit http://www.healthcaregrp.com.