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Understand Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Workshop
Name:
Understand Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Workshop
Date:
March 13, 2015
Time:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Website:
http://www.alzwisc.org
Event Description:
The Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin and Oak Park Place are partnering to provide a workshop for both family caregivers and professionals that work with those touched by Alzheimer's and dementia. The workshop will feature Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio Talk Show. Pre-registration is required by Monday, March 9.
Register by calling 608.232.3400 or visiting alzwisc.org. 8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration and refreshments 9:00-10:30 a.m. Together, we will take a look at the real life stigmas associated with dementia and what we can do as individuals to make a difference. Hear simple everyday solutions and get tips and tools to understand the work in which a person with dementia lives. 10:30-10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m.- Noon Come on a journey to understand caregiving roles and the power of perception.
Learn the FUNdamentals of collaboration which creates an environment of comfort for residents, staff and families. Hybrid CARgivers is about driving change in service delivery and enhancing relationships between individuals, businesses, and families. The Alzheimer?s & Dementia Alliance of WI provides guidance, education, support and advocacy for those who live with the challenging diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
There is not yet a cure, but there are strategies and treatments throughout the course of the disease that can help maximize the quality of life for all affected.
Register by calling 608.232.3400 or visiting alzwisc.org. 8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration and refreshments 9:00-10:30 a.m. Together, we will take a look at the real life stigmas associated with dementia and what we can do as individuals to make a difference. Hear simple everyday solutions and get tips and tools to understand the work in which a person with dementia lives. 10:30-10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m.- Noon Come on a journey to understand caregiving roles and the power of perception.
Learn the FUNdamentals of collaboration which creates an environment of comfort for residents, staff and families. Hybrid CARgivers is about driving change in service delivery and enhancing relationships between individuals, businesses, and families. The Alzheimer?s & Dementia Alliance of WI provides guidance, education, support and advocacy for those who live with the challenging diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
There is not yet a cure, but there are strategies and treatments throughout the course of the disease that can help maximize the quality of life for all affected.