The third of six session in a series called “Living with Alzheimer’s” will be held at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center located at 445 Fairview in Ponca City. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 am and the program will begin at noon.

The current population of Oklahoma is 3.987 million, of that number, 490,000 are caregivers. Dementia is a challenge for those living with it, as well as the caregiver and their family.

Dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common cause of dementia, but not the only one.

Jacob Guinan, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Tulsa & NE Oklahoma, is the educator for this session.

Guinan will discuss the symptoms and care needs that arise in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s Disease, as well as the relationship changes that occur within families as the disease progresses. He will also discuss planning for emergencies and managing challenging behaviors.

For more information or to make a lunch reservation call, Judy Rupp, Kay County Senior Resource specialist at, 580-382-9099 or email seniorresourcespc@ outlook.com.

The Senior Resource Program is located at 445 Fairview, Suite 102, Ponca City, OK.

“Living with Alzheimer’s Senior Program” is support by the Clark Gerontology Fund, RSVP of Kay County Ameri-Corps Seniors, United Way of North Central Oklahoma, Community Health Foundation of Ponca City and Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Inc.