Free Dementia Caregivers Conference June 7
LAKE GENEVA, Wis., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An estimated 5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease and in 2010, over 14.9 million family and friends were responsible for their care.*
The Alzheimer's Association, in conjunction with A Day In Time Adult Day Care Inc. in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Home Helpers and Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin are providing a free seminar for caregivers on Tuesday, June 7 from 9 am – 1 pm at the Monte Carlo Room in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
Conference topics will include:
Free onsite respite will be available for caregivers.
Registration is required by calling (920) 728-4088 or (262) 248-2922.
*Alzheimer's Association
SOURCE Mercy Health System
LAKE GENEVA, Wis., May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An estimated 5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease and in 2010, over 14.9 million family and friends were responsible for their care.*
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The Alzheimer's Association, in conjunction with A Day In Time Adult Day Care Inc. in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Home Helpers and Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin are providing a free seminar for caregivers on Tuesday, June 7 from 9 am – 1 pm at the Monte Carlo Room in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
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Conference topics will include:
- Obtaining a thorough diagnosis
- Planning meaningful activities
- Making a home safe for caregiving
- Communication techniques and behavioral approaches
- Self-care for the caregiver
- Available support services
Free onsite respite will be available for caregivers.
Registration is required by calling (920) 728-4088 or (262) 248-2922.
*Alzheimer's Association
SOURCE Mercy Health System
