In place of the annual education conference, the Alzheimer's Association will host a series of Caregiver Universities throughout our Chapter territory. Each University will consist of an entire day of workshops, lunch will also be provided. Workshop topics are designed to meet the needs of both professional and family caregivers.
If you are interested in hosting a Caregiver University in your hometown, please contact us at wvinfo@alz.org or 800.272.3900.
Caregiver University Workshop Topics
- Caregiver Cafe, presented by Dr. Shirley Neitch
- Legal & Financial, Cat McConnell, Senior Legal Aid
- Can You See What I am Saying, presented by Amy Ernst
- Your Voice in Action, presented by Laurel Kirksey
- Get Moving: Exercise for the Caregiver and Person with Dementia, presented by Amy Ernst
- The Photo Album: A New Way of Understanding Dementia, presented by Jane Marks
Sponsor Caregiver University
Reach a statewide audience, or just those in your community. Click here to download the sponsorship agreement! Contact 800.272.3900 or email wvinfo@alz.org for more information!
Upcoming Caregiver University Locations
We are currently in the process of finalizing dates for the 2013 Spring Caregiver University Locations. Here is a list of locations for Spring 2013:
- Beckley
June 28
Mountaineer Conference Center
2120 Harper Road
Click here to register! - Eastern Panhandle
Wednesday, July 31
Blueridge Community & Technical College
Berkeley Business Park
5550 Winchester Avenue, Room T04, Martinsburg, WV
Click Here to Register - Weirton, WV
September 25
Weirton Medical Center Behavioral Health for Seniors
601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062
Click Here to Register
Continuing Education
CEU's will be available for Social Work & Nursing. For more information about CEU's contact us at wvinfo@alz.org or 800.272.3900.
