WEST BEND — The Kettle Moraine YMCA is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a Wellness Workshop about understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia on Monday, Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m.
A YMCA wellness workshop is an educational and practical class focused on improving physical, mental or emotional health. Classes range from monthly nutrition talks and senior bone health education to beginner exercise series like tai chi, Pilates pelvic floor workshops or youth mental wellness spaces. Sessions may be a single one-off educational seminar, a monthly series or a multiweek skill-building class (such as an eight-week tai chi course). Sessions are usually led by certified personal trainers, registered dietitians or specialized community health educators.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease.
This program — scheduled to be held in the Conference Room of the West Washington Branch, 1111 W. Washington St. — explores the impact of Alzheimer’s and the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, according to the announcement from the YMCA. Participants will also learn about what happens in the brain, the stages of the disease, ...