Albany Guardian Society Community Forum: Understanding Dementia & Positive Approaches to Dementia Care

[Law-Diao, Benita L (HEALTH)]

October 4, 2018

‌     Community Forum     Understanding the Different Types and Symptoms of Dementia & Positive Approaches to Dementia Care   ‌ Dear Friend,   Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease but an overall term that describes a group of symptoms (Alzheimer’s Association 2018). This forum is designed to help caregivers and professionals appreciate some of the current information available in understanding dementia and how to work effectively with people living with the condition.       Presenter: Teepa Snow, founder of “Positive Approach to Care” and one of America’s leading educators on dementia. As an occupational therapist with forty years of clinical practice, she has founded a company and an approach to support and engage people experiencing changes in brain function.   Thursday, October 4, 2018   Morning Session Understanding the Different Types and Symptoms of Dementia 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration: 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Provided & Afternoon Session Positive Approaches to Dementia Care 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Refreshments Provided   Saratoga Springs City Center 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs, N.Y.   While there is no cost to attend, registration is required by September 21, 2018.   Click Here for More Information   Click Here to Register     Social Work Credits Available   LeadingAge New York, Inc., SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. These seminars offer 5.0 hours of continuing education for Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW).    If you have any questions, please call Albany Guardian Society.   Hope to see you there!   Ken Harris Executive Director Albany Guardian Society 518-434-2140 www.AlbanyGuardianSociety.org   Sponsored by:             ‌   www.AlbanyGuardianSociety.org

 

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