Take the first step to a world without Alzheimer’s. Register for a Walk near you.
Family caregivers: If you need an in-home care sitter in order to attend any of these programs, learn how to access this service at no cost by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at least two weeks in advance at 800-272-3900.
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Living with Alzheimer's - For people with Alzheimer's
Wednesdays, May 1, 8 & 15, 2013
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
St. Andrews Regional Library
1735 North Woodmere Drive, Charleston, SCThis free, interactive program series will discuss what you need to know, what you need to plan and what you can do to navigate this chapter of your life. Designed for those living with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as their carepartner/caregivers.
Topics covered will include:
• Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss
• Partnering with your medical team
• Effective communication and telling others about the diagnosis
• Coping with changes and making decisions
• Daily strategies and safety issues
• Opportunities for supporting research
• Resources for people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease
Questions? Call Cawana Tisdale at 843-571-2641.
25th Annual Upstate Education Conference
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Owning the Journey
8:30 AM to 4:15 PM
The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
424 Westfield St, Greenville, SC
For family caregivers and professional caregivers alike, the caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is far from easy. Join us to gain the knowledge, resources and confidence you need to own the journey and provide the best care possible.
Featuring topics & speakers:
Advances in Alzheimer’s Research - Heather Snyder, PhD
Dementia-Related Behaviors: What Do We Know? What Can We Do? - Lisa Gwyther, MSW, LCSW
A Caregiver’s Guide to the Probate Process - Judge Debora Faulkner
Clearing the Clutter Along the Journey - Jeri Ross-Hayes, LISW-CP
Register online by May 15th!
Click here to download the brochure. Questions? Call 864-250-0029 or 864-542-9998.
An evening with Nancy Pearce, nationally recognized author of
Presented by the Florence Presbyterian Community, together with the Alzheimer's Association and SouthernCare Hospice
Inside Alzheimer's: How to Hear and Honor Connections wth a Person Who has DementiaThursday, May 30, 2013, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Chapelat the Florence Presbyterian Community
2350 W. Lucas St, Florence, SCNancy Pearce is a licensed gerontological social work with over 25 years of experience working in long-term healthcare and hospice settings. Attendees will learn tips on how to interact with people who have dementia and overcome their fears of what to do and what to say. Based on stories from her personal experiences, Nancy shares unique ways to connect with loved one and how to recognize that the person with dementia is still with us.
This program is open to the public at no cost, with a special invitation to family caregivers. CEU credits will be available for prfessionals upon request. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 29th, by calling 843-656-2906. In addition, a no-cost, in-home sitter for a loved one with dementia can be arranged in advance. This must be done two weeks prior to the event. Call for details.
SESSSION FOR PROFESSIONALS: Successful Interaction Strategies
Myrtle Beach Education Conference
Understanding Dementia Care: Featuring Teepa Snow, Hosted by Senior Helpers
Friday, May 31, 2013, 9 AM - 1 PM
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Grand Strand Campus Conference & Business Center
950 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC
Join us for a special seminar worth up to three (3) continuing education credit hours. Successful Interaction Strategies for Health Care Providers, presented by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is designed to provide health care professionals with knowledge, skills, and strategies for providing help to people with dementia. The methods presented recognize losses and use retained abilities to promote optimal care and positive outcomes in interactions. Emphasis will be placed on helping learners to approach people with dementia safely and consistently, provide verbal support and responses that reduce distress, and improve social engagement. It will also focus on developing behaviors and habits that promote well-being and reduce the risk of negative interactions with people who have a dementing illness. The session will be very interactive with the goal of providing knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will change how the person with dementia is viewed and how care is offered.
Professionals, register online by clicking here.
FAMILY SESSION: Essentials for Your Journey Together
Friday, May 31, 2013, 5 PM - 8 PM
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Grand Strand Campus Conference & Business Center
950 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC
Join us for a family-focused seminar that will provide essential information on how to have a positive and meaningful relationship with loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia throughout their journey. This session is helpful for care providers, family members, and anyone who is trying to cope with the changes that happen with dementia by providing basic information and communication skills to improve interactions and ultimately create more meaningful moments together.
This seminar will be presented by Teepa Snow, a dementia care and dementia education specialist with over 30 years of experience in geriatrics. Teepa works closely with facilities and dementia specialty service providers throughout the country to improve and optimize programs and services to people with dementia and their families.
Family caregivers, register online by clicking here. Questions? Call Natalie Bankowski at 843-213-1516.
Alzheimer's and You
Thursdays, May 30 - June 27, 2013
2:00 - 3:30 PM
First Baptist Church
847 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC
First Baptist Church Greenville AND the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter are presenting the five-session educational series, “Alzheimer’s and You”, with presenter Karen Nichols – RN, NHA, CRCFA, and Elder Care / Memory Care Consultant. No cost to attend.
Dates and topics are:
May 30 – Dementia from the Inside Out
June 6 – Communication is Key
June 13 - Every Elder is a Gem (Part 1)
June 20 - Every Elder is a Gem (Part 2)
June 27 - Love Your Elder and Yourself
Family caregivers and professionals providing care for someone with dementia are especially invited. To pre-register, please call 864-233-2527. ** To help family members attend, a no-cost, in-home sitter for a person with dementia can be arranged, in advance, through the Alzheimer’s Association by calling 800-272-3900 no later than May 15.
Living with Alzheimer’s for middle-stage caregivers
July 11, 2013, 10-11:30 AM
Shepherd’s Center-Columbia
Trenholm Road United Methodist Church
3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SCThis free program is designed to provide caregivers with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
Questions? Call Sheila Lewis at 803-791-3430.
Living with Alzheimer’s for middle-stage caregivers
July 31, 2013, 10-11:30 AM
Shepherd’s Center-Columbia
Trenholm Road United Methodist Church
3401 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC
This free program is designed to provide caregivers with the knowledge, tools and strategies needed to cope with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
Questions? Call Sheila Lewis at 803-791-3430.
Save the Date for these Upcoming Education Conferences:
Columbia Educational Symposium | August 9, 2013
William Yates Conference Center (SC Hospital Association)Charleston Education Conference | September 17, 2013
College Center at Trident Technical College, North CharlestonAdditonal details coming soon!
Ongoing Opportunities
Free training offered at locations around the state by the Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina:
"Dementia Dialogues" is a 5-session training course designed to educate individuals who care for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias. View schedule of current offerings.
Each of the 5 sessions is approximately 90 minutes in length. Participants will be awarded a Dementia Specialist Certificate after completion of all 5 sessions. Recommended participants include CNAs, PCAs, nurses, family members, activity directors, and anyone who interacts with individuals with dementia.
For more information or to register, please visit http://www.sph.sc.edu/osa/programs_dementia.html or call 803.318.1601.
Please check back for additional educational programs!
