Winter Holiday Closure Schedule
All senior activity centers will be closed from Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, January 1st. They will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. View Press Release
Annapolis, MD (August 29, 2024) - On Tuesday, September 10th, at 6:30 pm, an in-person Dementia Live® workshop will be held at the North County/Hein Office Building (7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie). The Dementia Live® workshop is a high-impact dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory changes. You can register for this workshop by calling 410-222-4339 or 410-222-4377. Space is limited.
On Wednesday, September 11th, at 6:00 p.m., Mary Chaput, Program Director of Family Caregiver Support Programs at the Department of Aging and Disabilities, will present “Dementia 101: Understanding the Changes and Developing Coping Skills." This workshop session will cover a basic understanding of dementia and how it affects the individual diagnosed and their caregivers. Communication tools and strategies for coping with changing behaviors will also be discussed. This workshop will be held at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Register online at www.aacounty.org/aging or by calling 410-222-4339 or 410-222-4377.
These workshops are presented at no cost to the public through the National Family Caregiver Support Program of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities.
Anyone needing accommodations must contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4339 or by email at agchap01@aacounty.org at least seven days in advance of the event. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request.