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Alzheimer's Association announces virtual resources

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Principal Scientist Jessica Langbaum discusses GeneMatch, a confidential registry of people interested in volunteering for Alzheimer's studies who are ages 55 to 75 and have not been diagnosed with any mental decline, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at Banner Alzheimers Institute in Phoenix. More than 70,000 people have signed up since the registry began three years ago, said Langbaum. "Most of them have been touched by the disease personally," either by having a family member or close friend with it." (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Posted at 5:24 PM, Apr 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-13 20:24:24-04

The Alzheimer's Association announced virtual resources for patients living in the Kern, Kings, Tulare and Inyo counties.

According to the association, virtual education classes such as:

  • Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia
  • Effective Communication Strategies
  • Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
  • 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

The association is also offering virtual support groups:

Bakersfield Support Group

  • April 15 and May 20 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Frazier Park Support Group

  • April 21 and May 19 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Ridgecrest Support Group

  • May 6 and June 3 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Tehachapi Support Group

  • May 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Visalia Support Group

  • April 28 and May 26 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Registration is required to attend virtual classes. You can register for the classes online here or by calling (800) 272-3900.

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