"Carrying the Burdens of Grief" presented by Bill Smutny, community advocate and former caregiver. This presentation will focus on the grief that caregivers experience as they walk the slow journey of dementia with their loved ones. Join us to learn more about caring for your loved one and yourself! This course is a part of...
Caregiver College (Module 1) What is Dementia A series of six lectures will be provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The course will be led by Margaret Noel, MD with guest speakers; MemoryCaregivers Network Coordinator, Mary Donnelly and attorney, Caroline...
Caregiver College (Module 2) Transitioning from Independence to Interdependence A series of six lectures will be provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The course will be led by Margaret Noel, MD with guest speakers; MemoryCaregivers Network Coordinator, Mary Donnelly and...
Caregiver College (Module 3) Functional and Behavioral Changes of Dementia A series of six lectures will be provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The course will be led by Margaret Noel, MD with guest speakers; MemoryCaregivers Network Coordinator, Mary Donnelly...
Caregiver College (Module 4) Dementia Treatment Options and Risk Reduction A series of six lectures will be provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The course will be led by Margaret Noel, MD with guest speakers; MemoryCaregivers Network Coordinator, Mary Donnelly...
Caregiver College (Module 5) Maintaining Your Own Health A series of six lectures will be provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The course will be led by Margaret Noel, MD with guest speakers; MemoryCaregivers Network Coordinator, Mary Donnelly and attorney,...
Caregiver College (Module 6) Dementia and Legal Planning Issues A series of six lectures will be provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The course will be led by Margaret Noel, MD with guest speakers; MemoryCaregivers Network Coordinator, Mary Donnelly and...
"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...
This event is not sponsored by MemoryCare and is provided to you as a courtesy. This workshop is offered to healthcare professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of dementia care, with a focus on utilizing behavioral approaches when possible. With dementia rates on the rise, there is an increasing demand for healthcare and administrative staff...
"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...
