We have many training opportunities to choose from.
Workshops and Seminars
Ozaukee and Washington County Caregiver Conference for Families and Professionals
Thursday, October 29, 2009; 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
The Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter is pleased to present this conference for both family and professional caregivers. This is an opportunity to learn more about topics related to caring for someone who has a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease along with breakouts for both family caregivers and professional caregivers will be provided, along with a presentation on the importance of humor. In home respite is available. Please contact Krista Scheel for more information at 414.479.8800.
View the brochure here.
Location & Registration:
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
6031 W. Chapel Hill Road
Mequon
Registration is required. Fee is $25
Send name, address, daytime phone number and payment to:
Tammy Dickman
Alzheimer's Association
P.O. Box 603
Cambellsport, WI 53010
Contact Tammy with questions at 920.948.8745 or tammy.dickman@alz.org.
Update on Research (Racine Kenosha Dementia Care Network Presentation) Co-sponsored by KAFASI
November 17 8:15-10:15 a.m.
UW-Parkside/Tallent Hall
Cost: None
Clock Hours/CEUs available.
To register, call Paulette Kissee at 262-595-2387.
Trainings
Dementia Specialist Training is a two-day program for direct care staff (including nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, therapists and administrators) offering opportunities for networking and team building. It provides the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques for caring for persons with dementia. Most importantly, the program encourages an understanding of the person as a unique individual. All trainings run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost $100 per person for both days, which includes materials, breakfast refreshments and lunch. Registration is through the Alzheimer’s Association at 414-479-8800. A certificate of attendance is provided. The exception is Dementia Specialist Training at WCTC. The cost is $78.82, registration is through WCTC at 262-691-5578 and, in addition to a certificate of attendance, CEUs are available to nurses.
November 11 and 18
Mt. Mary College, Milwaukee
Activity-Based Alzheimer’s Care: Building a Therapeutic Program is for activity professionals working with individuals with dementia in all care settings. Activity-based Alzheimer care suggests that activities are the foundation of care. Attendees will learn the fundamental components of care, to effectively examine assessment and care planning, to adapt activities and environment to better meet individual needs, to identify program design options and method of implementation and a variety of ways to evaluate new and current programs.
Activity-Based Alzheimer’s Care: Building a Therapeutic Program
December 1
WCTC 9 am – 4 pm
Cost: To be determined. Please check back for details!
Certificate of Attendance will be provided.
CEUs available through the American Therapeutic Recreation Association ($10 additional charge) and for nurses.
To register, call WCTC (262) 691-5578.
Conferences
November 12, 2009
Sheboygan County Caregiver Conference
10:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 730 County Trunk PPP, Sheboygan Falls
Cost: Check back for registration details
Lunch will be provided.
Respite care will be available.
For questions, please call Ginny at 920.838.1311.
Sheboygan County Caregiver Conference
10:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 730 County Trunk PPP, Sheboygan Falls
Cost: Check back for registration details
Lunch will be provided.
Respite care will be available.
For questions, please call Ginny at 920.838.1311.
Alzheimer's Disease and Huntington's Disease Family Caregiver Conference
October 24
Wyndam Milwaukee Airport and Convention Center.
This full day conference will feature expert speakers and topics to provide education, skills, tools, and support specifically for Alzheimer’s disease/dementia family caregivers and families affected by Huntington’s disease.
To receive conference registration materials or for more information, please contact Krista Scheel at 414-479-8800 or krista.scheel@alz.org.
Sponsored by: the Alzheimer’s Association Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
This conference is made possible in-part by the Helen Bader Foundation. Additional conference sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available, for information on these opportunities, click here, or contact Krista Scheel. Download the brochure here.
October 24
Wyndam Milwaukee Airport and Convention Center.
This full day conference will feature expert speakers and topics to provide education, skills, tools, and support specifically for Alzheimer’s disease/dementia family caregivers and families affected by Huntington’s disease.
To receive conference registration materials or for more information, please contact Krista Scheel at 414-479-8800 or krista.scheel@alz.org.
Sponsored by: the Alzheimer’s Association Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
This conference is made possible in-part by the Helen Bader Foundation. Additional conference sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available, for information on these opportunities, click here, or contact Krista Scheel. Download the brochure here.
