"Elder Fraud Wars" presented by David Kirkman, Author of "Elder Fraud Wars: Case Histories from an Enforcement Attorney" Employing actual cases from North Carolina, a former Deputy Attorney General will explore the multi-billion-dollar elder fraud industry, the age-related vulnerabilities it seeks out and exploits, and the frequency with which it obtains tens of thousands of...
"Understanding Lewy Body Disease", a discussion led by Dr. Meg Word-Sims, MemoryCare Staff Physician Learn more about Lewy Body Disease and caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed. This course will be presented as a live online broadcast through Zoom on September 10 from 2-3:30 pm and is free and open to the...
"Assistive Technology: Easing your Caregiver Journey" a discussion led by Cameron Kempson, SimplyHome Director of Education, and Emily Danciu Grosso, SimplyHome Sales and Marketing Director. When a family is impacted by dementia, priorities change for end of life care, not only for that individual but for caregivers and loved ones as well. With the desire...
Book Club - Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey (5th edition) Discussion led by Lindsey Kremer, BSW, MemoryCare Care Manager Please note that the discussion is for the 5th edition of this book; significant changes were made to this publication since the 4th edition and may present inconsistencies during the discussion if reading...
"Lifestyle Choices that May Lower your Risk for Dementia", a discussion led by Dr. Stelley Gutman, MemoryCare Staff Physician Learn about the latest research on lifestyle choices including physical activity, diet, cognitive engagement, and other healthy habits can impact one’s risk for dementia. This course will be presented as a live online broadcast through Zoom...
Tag—You’re it! You’ve become an unexpected caregiver, a job that requires you to take care of someone who may not remember you, let alone like you.
"Lifestyle Medicine for Brain Health" presented by Dr. Brian Asbill, cardiologist at Asheville Cardiology Associates and Mission Heart, and the first person in the world to become certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Can your risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias be lowered? What foods are best for our brains? What effect does exercise have on brain...
An interactive workshop exploring how people want to be cared for at the end of their life. In this session, we will detail why it’s important to talk about this sometimes uncomfortable topic, how to start those conversations, and documentation that can help ensure end of life wishes are respected.
This presentation will help you understand and anticipate motivations behind symptom-related behaviors of those living with dementia, identify common triggers for symptom-related escalations, transform negative emotions into positive ones, and navigate through escalations to restore a sense of well-being.
Whether you’re a Caregiver College graduate or are new to caregiving, we invite you to join us as we review and discuss the many resources provided in MemoryCare’s Caregiver College sessions. We’ll highlight the usefulness of these resources and how they can be applied to unique caregiving challenges.
