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9/2/2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Caregiver Training Series:
At the Crossroads: Family Conversations about
Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia & Driving: Lakeland, FL
The FREE three-week Caregiver’s Training Series is for caregivers, family members, and anyone else who is interested in learning more about dementia and driving. “The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., produced this course to help family members decide when and how individuals with dementia should limit or stop driving. The goal is to prolong independence while protecting the safety of drivers with dementia.”
9/9/2010 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Illinois Dementia Care Train-the-Trainer Program: Chicago, IL
This staff training program, presented in partnership with the Illinois Dept. of Public Health, is primarily for staff of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and meets the requirements for initial Alzheimer's care training mandated by the State of Illinois. The $125 fee includes continental breakfast, a scripted training manual and PowerPoint slides. CEUs are available for Activity Directors, Counselors, Nursing Home Administrators, OTs, PTs, RNs, and Social Workers for an additional $10.
9/10/2010 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Memories in the Making™
an expressive art program for people with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia
Certification Training: Winter Haven, FL
Afternoon workshop the provides an overview of ADRD, Art Making and People wiht ADRD/Memories in the Making and Mands on Memories in the Making.
9/18/2010 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Mind Heart Soul Ministry Alzheimer/Dementia Seminar: Lake Forest, Ca
Love is Greater than Fear By Loren Shook CEO President & Co-Founder Silverado Senior Living
Finding Hope: Research Update by Dr Frank LaFerla, Ph.D. UCI MIND
Top 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's by Patty B. Mouton Alzheimer's Association Orange County Vice President of Outreach & Advocacy
9/20/2010 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lewy Body Dementia Association New Support Group Facilitator Teleconference
The Lewy Body Dementia Association’s (LBDA) new support group facilitator teleconference training is open to anyone who wants to start a support group in their area for families who have a loved one with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). This teleconference is also open to anyone who currently facilitates a support group which includes families who have a loved one with LBD, and who would like their support group to be part of the LBDA support group network. To attend this teleconference, you must pre-register. The call-in number, password, and agenda will then be e-mailed to you. More information about Lewy Body Dementia can be found at www.lbda.org. To register, call Ronnie Genser, the LBDA's national (volunteer) support group coordinator at (404) 843-9460.
9/21/2010 9:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Celebration of World Alzheimer's Day: Elk Grove Village, IL
On September 21st, World Alzheimer’s Day, educational programs are being held in dozens of countries to raise awareness about the growing challenge of this disease for individuals, families, and society. This year, the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Illinois Chapter, is pleased to bring together professional and family caregivers for a morning of learning about recent advances in science and care.
9/21/2010 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
World Alzheimer's Day at MoMA: "Celebrating the Transforming Mind": New York, NY
Join us for an event to commemorate World Alzheimer’s Day. Speakers: Lou-Ellen Barkan, President and CEO, Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter, and Cathie Borrie ("You Say Goodbye and I Say Hello.") Author, past caregiver.
9/22/2010 3:30 PM - 5:30 AM
Food for Thought: Healthy Eating for a Healthy Brain: Warwick, RI
Did you know that good nutrition can help you maximize your memory and brain power? Join Dr. Emerson Lombardo as she reveals how brain healthy nutrition, especially when combined with a healthy lifestyle, may help reduce the risk, and even delay the progression of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
9/23/2010 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM
Gathering Place Interfaith Ministries Caregiver Conference: Angleton, TX
Conference for caregivers of persons with dementia offers information about stress relief; medication management; legal issues; palliative care; safety and wandering; effective communication. Dr. Mary Kenan with the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center at Baylor Colle of Medicine is the luncheon speaker. Free, includes lunch, pre-registration required.
9/24/2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Alzheimer's Family Organization - Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Day - Information and Training: Crystal River, fl
Topics include: Alzheimer's Disease 101, Communication, Behaviors, Personal Care, Stress, Questions and Answers and will be presented by Patricia Sovonick, Ph.D.
9/26/2010 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Portland, OR Memory Walk
Walk with us to END Alzheimer's on Sunday, September 26, 2010
Visit: http://mw2010.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=334117 to register.
9/27/2010 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
11th International Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Discovery Conference: Jersey City, NJ
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) will be hosting a two-day global conference for research scientists to engage in discussion and cross fertilization of ideas focusing on Alzheimer’s drug discovery research. The conference objectives are to: (1) discuss scientific progress on drug discovery programs aimed at treating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; and (2) increase networking opportunities for scientists to share information and resources;. Guests will include over 170 academic and industry scientists.
10/7/2010 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Assessment and Documentation Skills in Dementia Care: Chicago, IL
Caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is both an art and science. Practitioners must know how to critically evaluate the cognitive, physical, and functional status of those in their care. Likewise, accurate recording of your findings is essential for improved care outcomes and staff communication.
10/13/2010 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Best Friends™ Approach to Dementia Care: A Train-the-Trainer Program: Chicago, IL
A two day Train-the-Trainer Program, this staff training prepares staff educators in various care settings to deliver a total of 12, one-hour modules to direct-care staff. Based on the pioneering work of Virginia Bell and David Troxel that uses the principles of friendship in a caregiving relationship, these interactive sessions bring practical issues alive. All topics meet criteria for initial and annual training requirements by the State of Illinois for Dementia Special Care Units and dementia-specific assisted living facilities. The $275 fee includes continental breakfast, a scripted manual and PowerPoint Slides. CEUs are available for Activity Directors, Counselors, Nursing Home Administrators, OTs, PTs, RNs, and Social Workers for an additional $10. This is a two-day class, Oct. 13th and Oct. 14th.
10/22/2010 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Alzheimer's Family Organization - Support Group Leader Orientation: New Port Richey, FL
The purpose of this meeting is to instruct individuals in the running and proper functioning of a Support Group. Upon completion of this program, the Support Group Leader will receive a certificate and would be eligible to affiliate the Support Group with the Alzheimer's Family Organization.
10/23/2010 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Spirituality & Dementia: A Soulful Approach to Care: Lakeland, FL
The event is for Family Caregivers, Stephen Ministry, Clergy, Lay Ministers, Parish Nurses, Pastoral Workers, Police & Fire Department Chaplains.
10/24/2010 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
22nd Annual Memory Walk 2010: NYC, NY
The Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter is now recruiting walkers, supporters and volunteers for its annual fundraiser, Memory Walk 2010. This year’s two mile walk will take place in scenic Riverside Park (West 97th Street & Riverside Drive) on the morning of Sunday, October 24 and will be emceed by Bill Ritter of WABC-TV and Alice Stockton-Rossini of 1010 WINS. The Walk--along with an earlier Memory Walk in Brooklyn this fall--is expected to raise a combined total of $1.2 million.
11/4/2010 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Care of the Hospitalized Dementia Patient: Chicago, IL
For people with Alzheimer’s disease, a planned and unplanned hospitalization often results in increased confusion, risk for falls, use of restraints, deconditioning, increased length of stay and financial costs. What can hospital staff and family members do to prevent or reduce these consequences? What essential information should nursing home staff communicate before transfer to the emergency room? Join us and learn how to: 1. Anticipate illness or medical conditions that may not require hospitalization. 2. Reduce anxiety and confusion without chemical or physical restraint. 3. Manage pain more effectively. 4. Identify discharge needs more accurately and facilitate family caregiver instruction.
11/4/2010 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Today's Help; Tomorrow's Hope: Davenport, IA
An annual fall conference put on by the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Iowa Chapter, for professional and non-piad caregivers: featuring, Dr. David Bennett, Rush Alzheimer's, Ms. Anna Ortigara, The Green House Project; Mr. James Vanden Bosch, Terra Nova Films. Prior to 10/1: $65 for professionlas (includes CEUs and certificates of attendance), $35 for non-paid caregivers, after 10/1: $75, $45
11/5/2010 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Alzheimer's Disease Annual Update: Madison, WI
Please join us for our annual CME conference to be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Concourse Hotel in Madison. Brochure/registration information can be found at http://www.wai.wisc.edu/pdf/ad_annual_update_2010_brochure.pdf. This year's conference will include presentations by nationally known experts on such topics as B-Vitamins and Dementia by Dr. Martha Morris and Sleep Changes in Dementia: Mechanisms, Consequences and Strategies by Dr. Steven Barczi. Also new this year is our afternoon breakout seminar for social workers: Ethics and Boundaries for Social Workers Working with Dementia by Dr. Dennis Butler and Dr. Arthur Derse.
11/6/2010 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Music Care Conference: Waterloo, ON
The first of its kind in Canada, this one day conference will bring together a cross section of community caregivers to provide information and inspiration on the difference the effective therapeutic use of music can make in our quality of life and well-being. The capacity to care is the thing that gives life its deepest meaning and significance and music touches every part of us: our bodies, emotions, minds, relationships and souls. The Music Care Conference is an opportunity to transform the way we care for one another in our neighborhoods and will include workshops on music, memory and cognition, as well as, music and dementia care. Organized by the Room 217 Foundation, Baycrest Hospital and Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. Please Join Us - Register Now!
11/17/2010 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Advanced Topics in Alzheimer’s Care: A Full Day Train-the-Trainer Program: Chicago, IL
This innovative staff training program uses case studies, games, role playing, and group exercises to bring eight in-services alive for direct-care staff. Topics include: 1) Person-centered Care; 2) Communicating through Music; 3) Bathing; 4) Intimacy & Sexuality; 5) Reducing Resistive Behavior; 6) Preventing Falls; 7) Spirituality; and 8) End-of-life Care. The $100 fee includes continental breakfast and a scripted training manual, PowerPoint slides and handouts. CEUs are available for Activity Directors, Counselors, Nursing Home Administrators, OTs, PTs, RNs, and Social Workers for an additional $10.
12/14/2010 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Non-Alzheimer's Type Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment and Care: Chicago, IL
This seminar will focus on dementias other than Alzheimer’s disease that affect as many as 30 percent of persons with dementia. These include vascular dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and other rare types.
Symptoms, differential diagnosis, pathology, and treatment options will be discussed. The practical challenges of these disorders facing caregivers and how to best meet the care needs of those affected will be addressed. A panel of family caregivers will share their personal perspectives on living with loved ones affected by these dementias.
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