JGS Lifecare to Host Free Alzheimer’s Disease Lecture Series

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will host a free lecture series in March to offer information and insight for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.

“Many of our patients and their families are coping with the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease,” said Martin Baicker, president and CEO of JGS Lifecare. “We are happy to provide educational resources like this lecture series to help families navigate the many challenges.”

The series, which is part of the JGS LifeEd program, will be held on three consecutive Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics and speakers include:

• March 16: “Alzheimer’s Disease: the Basics,” by Marcia McKenzie, Alzheimer’s Assoc.

• March 23: “Alzheimer’s Disease: Healthy Habits for a Healthy Life,” by Marcia McKenzie, Alzheimer’s Assoc.

• March 30: “Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Do Legally and Financially,” by Todd Ratner, Bacon & Wilson.

The series will be held in the Gloth Family Auditorium at the Leavitt Family Jewish Home on the JGS Lifecare campus, 770 Converse St., Longmeadow. Time for questions and answers will follow each presentation. Light refreshments will be served.

The Alzheimer’s disease lecture series is free and open to the public, but space is limited, and registration is requested by e-mailing info@jgslifecare.org.