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Fall 2009
Caring & Coping Caregiver Training Sessions
KEY NOTE SPEAKER:
Monica Vest Wheeler, Author
Monica Vest Wheeler is an author and speaker, best known for her work on the Help ME Cope & Survive! book series. Monica’s warm and engaging speaking style is helping to bridge the silence that is so pervasive for those dealing with disease, loss and crisis.
The former newspaper reporter and editor has written books, including Alzheimer’s Dementia & Memory Loss: Straight Talk for Families and Caregivers, that focus on human relationships, personalities and history.
Soon to be released are separate books on coping with brain injuries, strokes, and brain tumors-brain cancer through her company, “Turning Empathy into Action.” She lives in Peoria, Illinois with her husband, Roger (and two cats). They have a son, Gordo.
*Download, View and Print Brochure HERE. |
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PURPOSE:
Join us for a valuable and practical training for family care partners, volunteers and professional care providers facing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. After the day-long session, participants should have a better understanding of the disease, its process and available treatments. Plus, they will learn practical tips for caring for individuals with dementia.
REGISTRATION :
Advanced registration is required and seating is limited. The fee includes materials, refreshments and lunch. In order to better accomodate conference attendees, registration will be accepted by mail, phone, fax or online. Registration fees are due at the time of registration.
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Date
Thursday, Nov. 5
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Location
Oak Ridge |
Name of program
"Caring & Coping"
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First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge
1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Click HERE to Register for the Anderson County Date Now!
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
A.D. Baxter
Social Worker, Cole Neuroscience Center
Kelly Frere
Certified Elder Law Attorney
Andy Houch
Owner of Stay At Home, an in-home health agency
Dr. James Lynch
Neurologist, Covenant Health
Kathy Sergeant
Knox County Office On Aging
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Date
Thursday, Nov. 12
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Location
Sevierville |
Name of program
"Caring & Coping"
for Caregivers
| First Baptist Church of Sevierville
317 Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
Click HERE to Register Online Now for the Sevier County Date!
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
A.D. Baxter
Social Worker, Cole Neuroscience Center
Dr. Teresa Catron
Medical Director, Asbury Place of Maryville
Monica Franklin
Certified Elder Law Attorney
Andy Houch
Owner of Stay At Home, an in-home health agency
Dr. James Lynch
Neurologist, Covenant Health
Kathy Sergeant
Knox County Office On Aging
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Date
Friday, Nov. 13
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Location
Crossville |
Name of program
"Caring & Coping"
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First United Methodist Church
100 Braun St.
Crossville, TN 38555
Click HERE to Register Online Now for the Cumberland Plateau Event!
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
A.D. Baxter
Social Worker, Cole Neuroscience Center
LaNelle Godsey
UCDD Medicare & Community Services Specialist |
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25th Annual Alzheimer's Disease Research Symposium
Date: Re-Scheduled for May 13& 14, 2010
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Knoxville
Nationally-respected experts from Columbia University, Chicago's Rush Medical School, the University of Michigan's Institute of Neurology -- among others -- will share their latest research and findings. Plus, join us for an overview of the disease's course through the past 25 years. Day two promises practical information for health care providers regarding standards of care.
Physicans -- including Primary Care, Neurologists, Geriatric, and others -- plus nurses, social workers, and assisted living and nursing home administrators, welcome.
Full schedule, brochure, and online registration coming soon. |
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