Dementia Basics Notes from the Field: The Family and Support Group Perspective

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 | 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

2100 Building (Get Map)
2100 – 24th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98144

Workshop Summary:
This workshop will cover basic information on types of dementia, physiological and behavioral changes, latest information on treatments and research. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias have a profound effect on individual family members as well as the person with dementia. Support groups for caregivers have been found to be an important component of care. Following the talk, will be a panel discussion with support group participants and facilitators. These experts will provide a unique perspective on the effects of the disease and offer clinicians new approaches to working with individuals with the disease and their family caregivers.

Presenters:

• Joanne Maher, MSW, Director of Social Services, Alzheimer’s Association Central & Western Washington
• Linda Whiteside, Community Support and Volunteer Recruitment Director, Alzheimer’s Association Central & Western Washington
• Barbara Green, MSW, Director of Education & Training WADSA

CEUs:
This program meets Accreditation standards (3 hours) for Professional Guardian Board for “person” credits; the NASW-WA and other professional licensing and certification boards including Activities and Occupational Therapy.

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