Caregiver Connections: A Partnership Conference for Family and Professional Caregivers (Peabody, MA)
Saturday, November 07, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The North Shore Alzheimer's Partnership will host it's 11th Annual Conference, designed for both family and professional caregivers. The day involves a keynote address, resource fair, a choice of 1 of 3 workshops, and a wrap up address. Speakers include experts in the fields of medicine, legal affairs, neurology and Alzheimer's care.
Keynote: Latest Developments in Alzheimer's Disease: What Works and What Doesn't Juergen Bludau, MD; Brigham and Women's Hospital, Division of Aging
Workshops: (choose one) Workshop A: The Driving Dilemma: Tough Decisions Ahead Elizabeth Dugan, PhD; Author, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Workshop B: Evidence-based Nutrition for the Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Food for Thought Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, HealthCare Insights, LLC
Workshop C: Financial Challenges in Alzheimer's Disease: We Thought the Money Would Last! Stephan Spano, JD, MBA, CELA, Law Offices of Spano & Dawicki
Keynote Wrap Up:Sharon Johnson, Hearthstone Alzheimer Care
Admission is only $10! Professionals seeking CEU's (Social Workers & Nurses) are asked to pay an additional $15. To register, please call 781-231-7890.
Taking Control: Techniques for Early-Stage Persons with Memory Impairments (Watertown) Part 1 of 2
Saturday, November 07, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays, November 7 and 21
This two-part series discusses the nature of memory loss: lifestyle changes that can help including diet, exercise, mental exercises, social engagement, medications and vitamins; the basics of legal and financial planning; assembling your healthcare team; safety and driving; new methods of communication and services you may need.
This program is designed especially for individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their family members.
Early-stage persons and care-partners must attend together. This course is free of charge and has limited enrollment. Pre-registration is required and location will be given at that time.
To register or for more information: Call Nicole McGurin at 800-272-3900 or 617-393-2005.
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