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Dementia Research
<p>Fee: none. No registration.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Tuesday, 6/25</p><p>2 - 3 PM in room 208</p><p>Presenters: Alzheimer’s Association and Karen</p><p>Ekstam-Smith</p><p>Alzheimer’s disease was first discovered in</p><p>1906. In the century since then, scientists have</p><p>made remarkable strides in understanding how</p><p>Alzheimer’s affects the brain and learning how</p><p>to make life better for affected individuals and</p><p>families. Join the Alzheimer’s Association and</p><p>University of Iowa researcher Karen Ekstam-</p><p>Smith to learn about milestones in Alzheimer’s</p><p>research along with research studies currently</p><p>taking place at the University of Iowa.</p> 2019-04-24 15:00:00 -05006/25/192:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Toast to Life Gala 2019
<p>The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)’s Toast to Life Gala is an event dedicated to saving and improving lives. At MDA, we are committed to transforming the lives of people affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases.</p><p>During the evening, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, a beer and wine tasting, dinner, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy live entertainment. This special event unites MDA families, business and community leaders, and corporate sponsors in support of continued research efforts and breakthroughs.</p><p>Your support is crucial to help MDA raise the funds and awareness needed to accelerate treatments and cures that will bring strength, independence and life to kids and adults living with life-threatening diseases.</p> 2019-05-22 21:00:00 -050010/17/195:30 p.m.EASTBANK VenueCedar Rapids -
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Understanding and Relating to Dementia Behaviors
<p>Fee: none. No registration.</p><p>Membership Not Required</p><p>Tuesday, 7/9</p><p>2 - 3 PM in room 208</p><p>Presenter: Alzheimer’s Association.</p><p>During the middle stage of dementia, the</p><p>person with the disease often starts to exhibit</p><p>new behaviors that can be confusing. These</p><p>behaviors are a form of communication</p><p>and are essential to understanding the</p><p>needs of the person with dementia. To help</p><p>decipher behaviors and determine how best</p><p>to respond, the Alzheimer’s Association</p><p>offers the Understanding and Responding</p><p>to Dementia-Related Behavior program.</p><p>Learn how to identify common triggers for</p><p>behaviors associated with dementia, explain</p><p>the process for assessing and identifying</p><p>challenging behaviors, and various strategies</p><p>to address some common dementia-related</p><p>behaviors.</p> 2019-04-29 15:00:00 -05007/09/192:00 p.m.The CenterIowa City -
Seed Starting and Edible Garden Planning
<p>One of the hardest parts of garden planning is getting a good head start and keeping those seedlings alive! In this course, learn all of the ins and outs of starting your own edible garden from seed starting indoors and out in the soil. Learn to care for new seedlings, how to harden off plants, when to transplant, and grow your own food. Garden planning can be easy once you know which plants do well next to each other. Companion planting can make or break your garden as it can keep pests away, prevent disease, and even impact the flavor and quality of your vegetables. Whether you want to learn how to be more sustainable, feed your family delicious homegrown food, get outside and put your hands in the soil, or cook more at home, this course will teach you all you need to know to get started planting the garden of your dreams! </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-05-23 20:00:00 -05007/22/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Regional CenterCoralville