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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month. To mark these moments, we’re encouraging people to lend a helping hand to the more than 700,000 family members and friends in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania who serve as unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers. If you are caring for a loved one with dementia, you can turn to the resources and support services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association.  Whether you are a caregiver or you know someone who is, one of the easiest ways to make a difference is through education. Learn about Alzheimer’s disease—its symptoms, its progression and the common challenges caregivers face. The more you know, the easier it will be to find and offer help. A partial list of education offerings for November is below.  Other ways to make a difference:   Check in with a phone call, send a note or stop by for a visit. These small gestures can make a big difference in a caregiver’s day, and help them feel supported. (Other ways to be supportive can be found here.)  Offer help during the holidays. Assistance with cooking, cleaning or gift shopping— even offering to host celebrations—can be helpful. If you are a caregiver, reach out to others for help and remember to use the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) for emotional support and practical caregiver tips and best practices.  (Find additional holiday tips here.) Join the fight. Honor a person living with the disease and their caregiver by joining the fight against Alzheimer’s. You can volunteer by participating in fundraising events such as Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day, advocate for more research funding, or sign up to participate in a clinical study through the Alzheimer's Association’s TrialMatch.  NOVEMBER PROGRAMS  Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia In partnership with City of Camden DHS Neighborhood Services Isabel Miller Community Center | 8th & Carl Miller Boulevard | Camden, NJ 08104 Thursday, November 7 | 10 to 11 a.m. Register Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia  In partnership with City of Camden DHS Neighborhood Services Cramer Hill Community Center | 1035 Reeves Street | Camden, NJ 08105 Friday, November 8 | 10 to 11 a.m. Register Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning In partnership with MontCo SAAC 45 Forest Avenue | Ambler, PA 19002 Wednesday, November 13 | 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. Register Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia  In partnership with City of Camden DHS Neighborhood Services Malandra Hall Community Center | 1200 S. Merrimac Road | Camden, NJ 08104 Thursday, November 14 | 10 to 11 a.m. Register Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body   In partnership with Southampton Free Library 947 Street Rd, Southampton, PA 18966 Thursday, November 14 | 2 to 3 p.m. Register 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s (virtual)    In partnership with Chester County Hospital Tuesday, November 19 | 6 to 7 p.m. Register Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia In partnership with Encore Experiences 312 Alumni Avenue | Harleysville, PA 19438 Wednesday, November 20 | 10 to 11 am. Register The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence  In partnership with South Coastal Library 43 Kent Avenue | Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Tuesday, November 26 | 2 to 3 p.m. Register SAVE THE DATE, REGISTER TODAY!  Dementia Caregiver Symposium (virtual) In partnership with AARP Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging Tuesday, December 17 | 10 a.m.  to 1 p.m. Register Registration is required for all programs. Click a “register” link, visit alz.org/crf or call our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to ensure your spot today. Then, share with a friend. For information about other Alzheimer’s Association programs and services, visit alz.org/delval.