Caregiver event; open houses at community services board

September 27, 2009 12:36 am

dementia

EVENT OFFERS HELP TO CAREGIVERS

The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a conference Oct. 21 for people caring for someone with dementia. The conference will be held at the Ladysmith branch of the Caroline County Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Topics include behavior and caregiver stress. Attendees can apply to receive up to eight hours of free respite care for their loved one. Advance registration for the conference is required, and the fee is $10. To register and apply for respite care, call 540/370-0835 or e-mail judy.
Email: scheibe@alz.org.

services

RACSB TO HOST OPEN HOUSES

The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board will host a series of open houses in October to educate the public about its services, which include helping those with substance-abuse problems, intellectual disabilities and mental illnesses. The first open house will be Oct. 6 at the Spotsylvania County Clinic at 7424 Brock Road from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Michelle Wagaman at 540/373-3223, ext. 3074, or by e-mail at mwagaman@racsb .state.va.us.