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Please Note: All Times are Local Times
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 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.
12/10/2008 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
12/17/2008 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.
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.
1/22/2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Dealing with Challenging Families Seminar: Chicago, IL
As people with dementia move into residential care communities, families continue to play important roles as caregivers. Professionals encountering these individuals and families need to be knowledgeable about the challenges they face over the course of dementia. Likewise, professionals need to understand the risk of misunderstanding and conflict among families over caregiving roles and responsibilities. How to keep family members communicative and acting in unison will be discussed. The importance of family history and dynamics and the unique role of the primary caregiver will be emphasized. Case examples involving particular family members who are angry, critical, or uncooperative toward professional caregivers will be discussed. As a result of this seminar, participants will be able to: 1)Help family members address difficult caregiving decisions. 2) Identify factors that impact decision-making. 3) Prepare for and conduct family meetings. 4) Constructively address family members who act out their frustrations in negative ways.
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.
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.
4/7/2009 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Illinois Dementia Care: A One Day Train-the-Trainer Program: Bloomington, 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 requirement for initial Alzheimer’s care training mandated by the State of Illinois. The $90 fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, a scripted training manual and PowerPoint slides. CEUs are available
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