The Changing Face of Dementia: Innovations in Care-2018

Join the Humboldt Senior Resource Center and the Dementia Care Coalition as we welcome Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly, from the Alzheimer's Association, Dr. Jennifer Heidmann from Redwood Coast PACE and Cyn Aguilar from Cloney's Pharmacy  for an update on the latest in dementia care and treatment as they address "The Changing Face of Dementia: Innovations in Care - 2018."

Course Overview

This conference is designed to provide healthcare and assisted living professionals with cutting-edge updates in the research and best practices for the care of persons with dementia syndromes. Speakers will provide an overview of the latest Alzheimer's disease science and care, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, risk factors, prevention, and causes. They will also present effective approaches to managing dementia-related behaviors, and best practices for successfully communicating with persons with dementia. The conference will include an update on public policy gains, opportunities on the state and national level, and current trends in research.

Continuing Education Credits

We are offering 6 CE units/hours for the following certified license entities RN, LVN, LMFT, LCSW, NHAP, RCFE. 

Schedule Highlights

• Overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders – Current Diagnostics and Treatments • Effective Communication Strategies • Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors • Exciting Research: Early identification, Prevention, and Risk Reduction • Medication Do's and Dont's• Separating Facts from Fiction •Healthy Habits 

For more information, including course fees, see full brochure HERE

Speakers

 Elizabeth Edgerly, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California & Northern Nevada.

Jennifer Heidmann, M.D., is the Medical Director at Redwood Coast PACE.

Cyn Aguilar, PharmD, is a pharmicist at Cloney's Pharmacy. 

 

Humboldt Senior Resource Center

Mission Statement

Seniors and their caregivers in Humboldt County will have a high-quality life with dignity, health and self determination in a community of respect and tolerance.

Vision Statement

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is committed to providing services, information, education and recreation for seniors, families and caregivers in Humboldt County. HSRC evolves in response to a growing senior population with expanding and changing needs. We envision a caring a healthy community which encourages intergenerational relationshops, recognizes the wisdom and experience of its elders, and demonstrates awareness and respect for the aging process.

The Dementia Care Coalition

The Dementia Care Coalition is a group of professionals, community members, and business owners who are all dedicated to a common mission, which is essentially creating a more dementia competent community. Our community formed the Dementia Care Coalition in 2007.

Dementia Care Coalition Mission Statement

We envision a community in which people with dementia and their family members get the right information and care at the right time, where medical clinicians identify memory loss early in the process and make appropriate referrals to supportive services, and where people with dementia and their families can continue to be active and engaged community members. We recognize that Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia are long-term, chronic conditions that do not yet have a specific cure but  need ongoing management.

 

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