When

Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
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Where

Daniel Technology Cntr, Germanna Community College 
18121 Technology Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
 

 
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Contact

Kathi Walker 
Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services 
540-825-3100, ext 3416 
kwalker@rrcsb.org 

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  CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH

MEMORY LOSS 

Join local experts to develop the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive difference in the lives of those living with or working with individuals experiencing memory loss.

Develop a positive approach to care! 

Family and professional caregivers are welcome!

Registration is $25.00 and includes continental breakfast and boxed lunch. 

CEU's are available.

Doors open at 7:30 AM.

 

Meet the Experts! 

Roddy Kibler Picture Dr. Roddy Kibler

A licensed, mental health professional widely known for his innovative approaches to dementia care and regarded as one of the premier consultants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other highly regarded institutional settings.

Diana Bright

Ms. Bright is a certified dementia practioner and a recent graduate of Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care training.

Bonnie Vermillion Picture Bonnie Vermillion

As CEO of Healthy Steps, Ms. Vermilion is certified by the American Council on Exercise.  She will share her method of easy, but effective, exercise. 

Arlene Carter Picture Arlene Carter

Author of Dear Caregiver, You Are Not Alone, Ms. Carter is the primary caregiver of her mother who suffers from Alzheimer's and freely admits that she stretches her own capacity to cope with the stress of being a caregiver and trying to meet her obligations in life. 

Becky Watson Picture Becky Watson

Founder and owner of Music for Wellness, Ms. Watson will present an interactive presentation incorporating "Boomwackers" - music therapy.

Brought to you by Aging Together, Alzheimer's Association of Central/Western Virginia, Culpeper County Library, Healthy Steps, and Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services.  This program is made possible, in part, by funding provided by the Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services under Grant No. UB4HP19210 to the Virginia Geriatric Education Center.  Partial funding through the Community Assistance Grant program, awarded by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation and made posssible by the PATH Foundation.