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11/21/2008 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Here Come the Holidays: San Luis Obispo, CA
Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter presents this free educational workshop for family caregivers. Topics will include common challenging behaviors that arise during holidays, holiday stress and grief, traveling with someone with dementia, and what to look for when visiting out of town elderly relatives.
11/21/2008 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
New Directions of Dementia: Indian Wells, CA
The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a full-day conference for professionals on dementia to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of service in the Coachella Valley. The topics will cover information about Alzheimer’s disease, research, treatment, and skills for providing quality care to persons with memory impairment and their families. Keynote speakers will include Dr. Steven DeKosky, formerly chair of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and now dean of University of Virginia School of Medicine; and Dr. Cordula Dick-Muehlke, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Family Services Center in Huntington Beach, California. A third general session will feature a panel discussion on ethical issues in treating persons with dementia and decisional capacity.
11/26/2008 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Best Friends Approach Workshop: Calgary, AB, Canada
Through an experiential approach to learning, this session explores ways in which the Best Friends™ Approach framework and philosophy of care can assist you in the development of practical strategies for effective person-centred care. The participation fee includes all materials and a copy of the Best Friends™ Approach for Staff.
12/3/2008 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dealing with Challenging Families: Chicago, IL
Case examples involving particular family members who are angry, critical, or uncooperative toward professional caregivers will be discussed.
12/10/2008 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Free Caregiver Seminar - Dementia and Depression: Palos Heights, IL
Dr. Frank DeLaurentis, MD with Southwest Psychiatric Services in Orland Park, IL will examine the difference between dementia and depression. Define and differentiate the symptoms of depression and dementia, explain the various stages of dementia, know when to intervene and where to seek help when depression is suspected, identify the warning signs of early depression and educate on the levels of care for both illnesses
12/10/2008 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Illinois Dementia Care: One-Day Train-the-Trainer Program: Springfield, IL
This staff training program, presented in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, is primarily for staff of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and meets requirements for initial Alzheimer's care training mandated by the State of Illinois.
12/17/2008 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Genetics & Alzheimer's Disease: Am I Doomed By My Genes? Glen Ellyn, IL
This program will discuss the current findings of the Alzheimer's Disease Project at Duke University regarding the role genetics plays in Alzheimer's disease.
3/15/2009 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
2009 ASA-NCOA Aging in America Conference: Las Vegas, NV
Aging in America, the 2009 Annual Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging takes place March 15-19 in Las Vegas. The ASA-NCOA Conference, with nearly 4,000 attendees, is recognized as a showcase for programs and projects that can be replicated, a forum for policy discussion and advocacy, and a prime source of information on new research findings in aging. It is the largest gathering of a diverse, multidisciplinary community of professionals from the fields of aging, healthcare and education, along with business leaders from across the United States.
Attendees come from around the country and abroad to find the answers, the experts, the research, the best practices, and the most comprehensive educational offerings available to professionals. It is the place to be if you want to learn about what’s new, what works, and how you can make it work to respond to the ever-growing demands of serving an aging population. The conference provides attendees with the opportunity to network with new and old friends, gain insight from voices from the front line and find new grassroots and national partners for advocacy.
1/9/2009 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Florida Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Annual Education Conference: West Palm Beach, FL
The Art of Advocacy: Challenges for the Care Manager. Join us for an exciting 2-day conference in the heart of West Palm Beach's exciting cultural center of City place. Unique presenters addressing critical advocacy issues facing Care Managers, Nurses, Social Workers and other allied professionals providing services to seniors.
3/19/2009 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Many Faces of Dementia 2009: Exploring the Journey: Charlotte, NC
The Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter is proud to present the 16th Annual Spring Education Conference, The Many Faces of Dementia 2009- Exploring the Journey at the Charlotte Convention Center on Thursday, March 19, 2009.
Keynote Speakers: Dan Kaufer, MD and Joyce Simard, M.S.W
Topics to include current research, Namaste, late stage care and related dementias.
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