Ready Before the Storm in Sumter County.

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Alzheimer's Association

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Join us to learn how dementia caregivers can prepare for hurricanes or other potential disasters. Hear what other caregivers say they wish they knew before experiencing a disaster. Find out about the limitations of Special Needs Shelters, and gain tips and strategies to be a more effective communicator with someone who has dementia, a key to ensuring safety.

Speakers.

Lindsay Peterson, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida.

Judy Silverstein, MPH, MAOM.

Regional Special Needs Consultant, Florida Department of Health.

Kari Walker, MS, CDP.

Alzheimer's Community Educator, Population Health Specialist, The Villages Health.

Sumter County Q&A Panelists.

David Castro.

Director, Emergency Management, Board of Sumter County Commissioners.

Sharon Howard.

DREAM Project, Victim Services Manager, Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

Maureen Kops, R.N.

Training & Exercise Coordinator, Sumter County Medical Reserve Corps.

To register, please call the Alzheimer Association's 24/7 Helpline at: 800.272.3900.