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...
"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...
With an aging population, dementia is an increasingly common challenge faced by professional and family caregivers alike. This conference will help caregivers better understand behaviors of those with dementia and effective strategies for communication and engagement. Participants will learn about normal aging, ways to reduce risks of dementia, and ways to facilitate meaningful interactions and...
*** Rescheduled from April 24th *** Join with healthcare professionals, Persons with Parkinson’s (PwPs), and Caregivers as all learn from experts about the various facets of living well with this disease. Exhibitors will be on-hand with Parkinson’s related products and services. This educational activity was planned with Mission Health Neurosciences; planned with and supported by...
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...
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; attorney Caroline Knox and MemoryCaregivers Network Coordinator, Mary...
