Palo Alto Center Community Lectures
The Education Division of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation hosts a number of lectures during the year on health topics of interest to the community at the Palo Alto Center.
You are encouraged to pre-register for lectures (see the form below), some lectures do fill quickly and space is limited.
We DO NOT send a confirmation of registration for lectures unless there is a change in time or it is full.
Location:
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Hearst Center for Health Education, Level 3
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Education office: 650-853-2960
Main phone: 650-321-4121
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All lectures are open to the community and are free.
Is it Alzheimer's or Just Memory Loss?
October 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
Ealon Joelson, M.D., PAMF Neurology
Cognitive impairment is part of normal aging, but at what point is it an indication of a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's? This talk will focus on recognition of the disease in its early stages, potential preventive measures and treatment options.
Surviving the Holiday Blues for Caregivers
November 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
Donna Schempp, LCSW
Program Director, Family Caregiver Alliance
This is a workshop to help family and friends who care for someone with dementia, chronic illness or other disability to plan the holidays so everyone gets a chance to enjoy them. Learn tricks for changing rituals, taking care of yourself as well as your loved ones and handling holiday stress and expectations.