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Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on May 8th, 2012
Join us for the next Town Hall Forum on June 6 in Chula Vista. Open to the public, this free seminar for family caregivers will provide useful information about how Alzheimer’s affects the family. Learn the role that heredity plays in risk factors, gain strategies for creating a successful family caregiving team, and review ways to avoid [...]
Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on Apr 12th, 2012
USA Today reports the findings of a recent study about the negative cognitive affects of hospitalization on the elderly. The study showed that people 65 and older who were admitted to the hospital showed a rate of cognitive decline equivalent to aging 10 years or more.
The National Institute of Aging also suggests that hospitals for [...]
Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on Mar 21st, 2012
Once again, the recent Town Hall Forum entitled “Alzheimer’s Caregiving: The Team Approach” yielded some great tidbits of information. Amy Abrams presentation, “The Role of the Geriatric Care Manager” was of particular interest. The services of a care manager can help navigate the myriad decisions facing a caregiver of a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Here’s a link to her informative [...]
Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on Jan 13th, 2012
This free seminar will teach you how to assemble your caregiving team and where to find resources and information.
Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on Sep 21st, 2011
Care for someone with Alzheimers, usually by family members, reached 17 billion hours and was valued at more than $202 billion last year, as estimated by the Alzheimer’s Association. The toll on the family caregiver – physically, emotionally and financially – can be devastating. This recent article exposes the challenges of family caregivers and the [...]
Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on Jul 27th, 2011
The next Town Hall Forum entitled, “The Aging Brain and Maintaining Wellness,” is schedule for August 4, 2011 at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Bressi Ranch (Carlsbad, CA). Dr. Daniel Sewell and Dr. Neil Levine will provide helpful information for understanding the difference between normal memory loss and initial stages of dementia as well [...]
Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on Apr 28th, 2011
Following an exceptional turnout at the most recent Town Hall Forum, we have presentations from the speakers available for viewing. Click on the links below to access the presentations.
Alzheimer’s: Defining the Disease, Preparing for Changes
Basics of Medicare Medi-Cal 2011 – Todd Shetter
When is it Time to Place – Maureen Jones, RN
Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on Feb 28th, 2011
The next Town Hall Forum, “A Caregiver’s Road Map for the Alzheimer’s Journey,” is slated for April 28, 2011 at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center in San Diego. Mark your calendars and plan to join us from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Continental breakfast will be served.
Please call (619) 543-4700 today to reserve your space [...]
Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on Feb 7th, 2011
The Internet provides valuable resources for caregivers of Alzheimer’s and it also allows people to keep in touch. Follow ActivCare on Twitter at AlzCareSolution and on Facebook on the ActivCare pages.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Posted in Alzheimer's Caregiver Educational Seminars on Jan 27th, 2011
The recent Town Hall Forum had an outstanding turnout and provided thought-provoking presentations. A survey of the audience indicated that nearly everyone took home a nugget of information or a new practice.
If you would like to review the presentations from our speakers, click on the Town Hall Forum tab above and you can review the [...]
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