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ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA UNIVERSITY COMING TO GLENVILLE |
| (05/08/2015) |
| GLENVILLE, W.VA. - The Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter will present Alzheimer's & Dementia University for Families & Professionals on Thursday, May 21, at Glenville State College's Alan B. Mollohan Campus Community Center. Alzheimer's & Dementia University for Families & Professionals is a one-day conference for family caregivers and healthcare professionals offering continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, and social workers. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the conference will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The registration fee is $10 for family caregivers and $15 for professionals. Register before May 18 to secure your spot. To register for Alzheimer's & Dementia University for Families & Professionals, call 800.272.3900 or register online at alz.org/wv "As Alzheimer's disease progresses, care partners become hands-on caregivers," said Laurel Kirksey, Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter Executive Director. "Alzheimer's & Dementia University gives care partners the tools and resources to provide the best care possible throughout each stage of the disease." Topics covered at the conference will include the basics of Alzheimer's and dementia, improving communication strategies, recommendations for legal and financial safety and security, and tips for working with your healthcare provider. Alzheimer's & Dementia University for Families & Professionals is jointly provided by CAMC Health Education & Research Institute and co-sponsored by West Virginia Geriatric Education Center and West Virginia Area Health Education Centers. |
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