I received this press release from the Alzheimer’s Association that I am happy to post –
Family Caregiver Conference Planned for Whitewater — Sessions to Offer Resources and Knowledge to Empower Family Caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a Family Caregiver Conference on Friday, December 5, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, 431 West Center Street in Whitewater. The conference will feature a series of topics relating to caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The cost to attend this event is $10, and includes refreshments.
The conference is geared toward the needs of family caregivers, and will offer a series of sessions which will cover communication tips and information on caregiver stress. The featured presenter at the conference is Lynda Markut, Workplace Education Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association. Lynda will address the difficulties that families face as they strive to understand each other while providing care in her presentation, “Dealing with Family Challenges: Could a Family Meeting Work for You?”.
In addition, Lynda will cover the spectrum of communication changes in individuals with various types of dementia and the communication techniques that can be effective in her presentation, “Communication Changes and Challenges in Dementia Care”. Resource specialists from the newly formed Aging and Disability Resource Centers in Walworth and Jefferson Counties will be present.
For information on this conference, or to register, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association receptionist at 414-479-8800 or via the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association provides information, education, and support to people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout an 11-county region. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and local chapter services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the toll-free, 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900.