3rd Annual African-American Family Caregiver Forum
This half-day education forum focuses on the implications that Alzheimer’s disease has for African-American families. The keynote presentation by Dr. Orson Austin will address the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes within the African-American community. A panel of family caregivers, moderated by Dr. Robyn Chatman, will discuss the unique journey of women caring for relatives with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Exhibitors from various community service agencies will be available to answer questions as well.
| Date: | Friday, November 6, 2009 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. |
| Location: | St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church 2365 Compton Road Cincinnati, OH 45231 (Mt. Healthy) |
| Cost: | Free, but advance registration is required. A light breakfast will be provided. |
| Contact: | To register for this program, call (513) 721-4284 or click here for a registration form. For information about sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities for this program, call Regina McDonald at (513) 721-4284, ext. 102 or email regina.mcdonald@alz.org. |
Keynote Speakers
| Keynote Speaker: Dr. Orson Austin |
Panel Moderator: |
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Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
VITAS Hospice
Silver Sponsor
Walker Funeral Home
Bronze Sponsor
Hospice of Cincinnati
Exhibitors
Caring Hearts Home Health Care
Council on Aging Learning Advantages (COALA)
Lincoln Crawford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
MedEx Pack
Northwest Elder Care
TriHealth Navigator for Senior Services
Twin Towers / Life Enriching Communities
Various programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association are funded in part by the Ohio Department of Aging through the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio and the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. All services are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestry.
