JMU - Living with Alzheimer's Series - 2012
Living with Alzheimer's Series - 2012
Note: The series is capped at 16 participants.
Categories: Work/Life Wellness
Level: Fundamental
Type: Al a Carte Series
Total Series Time: 7.0 hours (4 sessions)
Make-Ups: Make-ups are not available for this series.
Pre-requisites: None
Target Audience: Individuals and caregivers interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s Disease.
Series Description: This program is a series of education programs that provide answers to the questions that arise in the early, middle and late stages of the disease. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan and what you can do at each point along the way. The workshops will cover information on
- The stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Developing a care team
- Legal and financial planning
- Coping strategies
- Care and treatment options
- Communicating and connecting
- Maximizing independence
You may attend any or all of the workshops.
Presented by: Shirley Thomas, BSN, MSN, Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Virginia
TD1631: Living with Alzheimer’s Series: Part 1
Workshop Description: This session will focus on symptoms, communication, relationship changes, providing personal care, preparing for hospitalizations.
Session Information:
Thursday, February 16, 2012
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Wine-Price
TD1632: Living with Alzheimer’s Series: Part 2
Workshop Description: This session will focus on behavior changes, medication management, home safety, driving, living alone and wandering.
Session Information:
Thursday, March 22, 2012 Note: This is a date change.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wine-Price
TD1633: Living with Alzheimer’s Series: Part 3
Workshop Description: This session will focus on day services, in-home care services, senior living options and caregiver needs.
Session Information:
Thursday, April 26, 2012 Note: This is a date change.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wine-Price
TD1675: Living with Alzheimer’s Series: Part 4 - Arts Fusion: Social Interaction through the Arts
Workshop Description: This session will focus on the Arts Fusion: Social Interaction through the Arts program.
Arts Fusion offers a variety of creative and cultural opportunities for those affected by memory loss in the Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter area. The mission of Arts Fusion is to create an environment through the arts that promotes creative expression, interpersonal connections, and enjoyment for persons with dementia. Arts Fusion also extends arts opportunities to caregivers and family members of those with memory loss as a way to reduce stress and reestablish connections with their loved ones.
Sharon Celsor-Hughes, Creative Arts Director for the Alzheimer’s Association, will provide an overview of the Arts Fusions programs, as well as, anecdotal stories that demonstrate the impact these activities have had on persons with dementia, their family members, and professional caregivers. Michael and Valerie Cole, participants of the early stage Arts Fusion program in Charlottesville, will share why they value their monthly outing to the University of Virginia Art Museum and their hope and encouragement in the establishment of a similar program at JMU.
Presented by: Sharon Celsor-Hughes, Creative Arts Director for the Alzheimer’s Association
Session Information:
Note: This workshop has been cancelled. Watch for related workshops coming in 2013!
