November: Utahns mark awareness month for many health issues

Public health » Utah advocates hope to alert residents to a variety of health challenges and issues.

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As part of the activities, the Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health is holding a photo contest. Entries — which must be original and taken during 2012 — should "communicate the concept of rural," and will be judged on creativity, originality, photo quality and overall appeal.

Submissions can be mailed to Owen Quinonez at oquinone@utah.gov, and winners will be selected on Friday, Nov. 16.

Alzheimer’s disease: Helping patients and caregivers

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Here are some of the events planned in Utah.

Caregivers conference

You’re Not Alone: A Day for You 2012, Utah’s annual caregivers conference, will feature keynote speaker Amanda Dickson, KSL newsradio host who is also a caregiver; educational sessions; and rejuvenation opportunities including massages and yoga classes.

When • Nov. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p..m.

Where • Salt Lake Community College’s Larry H. Miller Campus at the Miller Free Enterprise Center, 9750 S. 300 West, Sandy.

Cost • The conference is free for family caregivers (five dollar lunch optional), 15 dollars for students with a student ID and 35 dollars for professional caregivers. For more information or to register, call (801) 538-3926.

Paint Mixer Fundraiser

Create a painting by following an instructor step-by-step; Contact the Alzheimer’s Assn for more details at (801) 265.1944.

When • Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Where • 738 Main Street, Park City.

Cost • Donations optional. Register at www.thepaintmixer.com.

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