ELKHART — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter offers education and support for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

The association will be offering “Effective Communication Strategies” from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Elkhart Public Library, located at 300 S. Second St., in Elkhart. This new education program will explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s disease. Identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

There are no fees to attend these programs or support groups, but registration is requested by contacting the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900. For a full listing of our education programs and support groups, or to view the conference brochure, visit alz.org/indiana.

Today, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, including 110,000 Hoosiers. Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. The direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias amount to more than $226 billion annually.