Teleconferences

Teleconferences cover a variety of topics and are offered at various times of the day to fit your busy schedule. Each teleconference will last approximately one hour and include a presentation from an expert speaker and a question and answer segment. Presentation materials will be made available before teleconference start times. More teleconferences will be scheduled soon.

Tuesday Telephone Talks

Call for a group discussion on specific topic or open-ended sharing. Each telephone discussion will be facilitated by an Alzheimer Association staff person or a skilled group facilitator.   Enjoy support and sharing during the lunch hour.

Join us by calling 888-262-0101 each Tuesday from Noon - 1 pm.  Dial in a few minutes before the call is to begin to ensure a place in the discussion.   No password is needed.  Wait for an operator to assist you.

Upcoming Discussions

March 25 - "Caregiving in the Final Months" with Betsy Murphy, FNP, CHPN, author of "Guide to Caregiving in the Final Months of Life"

April 1 - "Mapping the Medication Maze" with Shannon Simpson, R.Ph.

April 8 - "Care Management: Making Care Giving Easier - And Better" with Kate Caldwell, MAG, President Eldertree Care Management Serivces

April 15 - "Individualized Activities in Dementia Care" Gunnar Dahlberg, Potomac Valley Health and Wellness Center

April 22 - "Ombudsman: Advocate for Persons with Dementia" with Joani Latimer, State Long-Term Care Ombudsdman

April 29 - "The Mind May Go, But Dignity Must Remain" with Pat William, M.A.T., President, GraceFul Care, Inc.

May 6 - "Palliative Care and Hospice Care" with Anne Durkin and Pat Hogan, Potamac Valley Health and Wellness Center

May 13 - "Clinical Trials - What being a Participant Offeres and Requires" with Marily Pietri, Program Manager, Alzheimer's Association

May 20 - "Care and Support: Open Forum" with Stuart Evans, Family Services Manager, Alzheimer's Association

May 27 - "Support Groups can Make a Difference" with Norine Swaminatha, Program Manager, Alzheimer's Association

For more information, call at 703.359.4440.