6th Annual African American Caregivers Forum
Living Our Legacy: Caring for Our Loved Ones, Caring for Ourselves
WHEN: October 22, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: The DoubleTree Guest Suites
16500 Southcenter Parkway
Tukwila, WA 98188
REGISTRATION:
- The forum is free to family caregivers
- If you would like to support the forum, there is a suggested donation of $20
- Registration for professionals and others is $50
- To register online, click here or call the registration line at 206.529.3894
This year’s Keynote Speaker is Jeannine Skinner, PhD, geriatric neuropsychology fellow in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, will discuss current research that examines the role of insulin and memory loss disorders. Dr. Skinner will also discuss her current research study, the Health Education, Aerobic, and Resistance Training Study for African Americans, also known as the HEART study. This study will examine how healthy aging education and different types of physical activity affect memory and other thinking abilities in African Americans at risk for diabetes. This study also examines how health education and different types of physical activity affects how the body processes sugar and other age-and-disease related biomarkers.
Forum Highlights
In addition to Dr. Skinner’s presentation, the forum will include:
- The most current information about nutrition, countering obesity, and prevention and management of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, both risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease.
- How physical activity, socializing, and opportunities for new learning help to maintain heart and brain health.
- Stress, Mental Health and Healthy Aging
Respite Care Day of Event
If you need respite care the day of the event, contact: Rowena Rye, Director Community Resources, 206.529.3886 or Rowena.Rye@alz.org
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, contact: Rowena Rye, Director Community Resources, 206.529.3886 or Rowena.Rye@alz.org
Thank You to our Forum Sponsors
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