Milwaukee, WI – The Alzheimer’s Association will present a program called “Driving and Dementia” on Thursday, September 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association, 620 S. 76th Street, Suite 160, in Milwaukee.
This program, presented by Jessica Kuester, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Medical Center will help family caregivers identify impairments common in dementia that can lead to impaired driving safety. There will also be a review of safe driving requirements. This challenging topic presentation will provide discussion points for facilitating driving cessation and review ethical and legal standards regarding impaired driving in Wisconsin.
This program is being offered at no charge and is open to family caregivers. Registration is required; to register please contact Deborah Klement at 414-479-8800, 800-272-3900 or dklement@alz.org
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research whose mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and local services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.