Times staff
Saturday, August 28, 2010
SPRING HILL
Program explores Alzheimer's issues
HPH Hospice will offer a free five-week educational series for those who have friends or loved ones with Alzheimer's disease. The program will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 8 to Oct. 6, at the HPH office at 12260 Cortez Blvd. It will be conducted by Jerry Fisher of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The series will include an overview of Alzheimer's disease, changes in communication, dealing with difficult behaviors, caregiving, research and treatment. Discussion will follow each presentation. Space is limited; preregistration is required. Call Janet Clymer at (352) 597-1882.
12-week course looks at mental illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness/NAMI Hernando will offer its Family-to-Family program at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Sept. 2, at the Beautiful Mind Outreach Center, 10554 Spring Hill Drive. This is a 12-week course that focuses on helping family members understand and cope with mental illness. It is taught by trained instructors who also have loved ones with mental illnesses. There is no cost to participate, but space is limited and reservations are required. Call Mariann Eckman at (352) 683-1350.
Today's picks
People Helping People dinner: 4-6 p.m., Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. (352) 686-4466.
'Unlocking Autism for A Cause': Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show at 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tommy Mara Unplugged dinner and concert at 5 p.m. Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, Spring Hill. Tickets for dinner and show are $35. (727) 375-3235.