MICHIGAN CITY - The Greater Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a free, three-part series entitled “Living with Alzheimer’s-Early Stage.”  This monthly series is specifically designed for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia.  At the same time, there will be a three-part series for caregivers of persons with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia.  The Series continues December 14 and January 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The programs will be held at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 101 St. John Road in Michigan City.

Michigan City Mayoral Forum will be streamed here online live from the ALCO studios, Thursday, Oct 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. (CST)

Viewers will watch our three Michigan City mayoral candidates, Keith Harris (R), Ron Meer (D), and Nancy Moldenhauer (I) answer questions from a small panel consisting of Bart Lombard, Access LaPorte County executive director; Michael Gresham, from the website City-by-The-Lake.org; and Andrea Gipson, board member of Access LaPorte County.

Viewers are encouraged to call in their questions for the candidates to the studio. Time permitting, all questions will be read and answered during the forum. Tune in Thursday and invite your neighbors.

Alzheimer’s Association offers “Living With Alzheimer’s—Early Stage” a 3-Part Series for Persons with the Disease and Their Caregivers

The Greater Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a free, three-part series entitled “Living with Alzheimer’s-Early Stage.”  This series is specifically designed for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia with a separate three-part series early-stage caregivers. The first presentation will be held on October 19, 2011, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The program will be held at the St. John’s United Church of Christ, located at 101 St. John Road, in Michigan City. Upcoming presentations in The series will continue on November 16, 2011 and December 14, 2011 at the same time and location.

LAPORTE – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting northwest Indiana residents to the Kickoff for the inaugural Michigan City Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Kickoff will be held on Wednesday, August 31, from 5:30-7:00PM at Horizon Bank, 1500 W. Lincolnway in LaPorte.

Representatives and Volunteers from the Alzheimer’s Association will be on hand to explain the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and how to get involved. Participants will also learn fun tips at the “Fundraising Fair.”

The Team Kickoff is being sponsored by Horizon Bank, the Alzheimer’s Association and various local companies.  Reservations are recommended as light refreshments will be served.  For more information or to RSVP, please call the Alzheimer’s Association Helpline at 800-272-3900.