Concerned about someone with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s? You're invited to join a conversation about dementia and Alzheimer's led by Mark Pechenik of the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. If one of your family members or close friends is beginning to experience Alzheimer's or another dementia, come learn how you can help.

This program will offer helpful tips to assist families and friends with difficult conversations related to dementia, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans.

Dementia Conversations will take place at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall in Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Topics covered will include:

• Tips for having difficult conversations around some of the most common issues that arise regarding Alzheimer's or another dementia
• The need to plan ahead and build a care team that communicates well in order to reduce the stress that can accompany a disease like Alzheimer's
• Connecting with helpful resources to enhance quality of life for everyone involved
• Hearing from people who are dealing with similar issues.

This program is being sponsored by the Empowered Patients' group of the Boothbay Region Health & Wellness Foundation.