CAREGIVER SPRING SYMPOSIUM

Cleveland, TN

May 17, 2016

'Walking Each Other Home'

Support and Education For Those Traveling the Dementia-Care Path

From the first step to the last, the journey traveled by those affected by dementia poses unique challenges.  This conference helps transform the challenges into 'opportunities' for help and for HOPE as we walk each other home.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  Dr. Renee Collins

This event is provided at no cost thanks to our generous partners and sponsors:

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Please click on the 'sign me up' tab below.

Conference details:

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.:  packet pick up and continental breakfast

9:00 a.m.  Conference begins

Educational sessions will include topics on support and resources needed in providing care and support for the person with dementia, and for YOU, the caregiver.  Topics include:

--Caring and Coping for the Caregiver

--Understanding Medicare

-- Understanding VA benefits and other financial resources

-- Safety in the Home

-- Early Stage Care: Early Detection, Early Intervention

Lunch is provided.

ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Dr. Renee Collins is a Doctorate-level Nurse Practitioner and currently the owner and primary practitioner for At Home Primary Care. Her specialty is treating the care needs of geriatrics and those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease in the home-setting. After receiving a Bachelors’ degree in Nursing in 2002, she went on to achieve additional certifications in wound, ostomy, and incontinence care. Twelve years serving as a nurse in the home healthcare arena led Renee to the conclusion she desired to do more in the treatment and care for the geriatric population. She elected to return to school and in 2011 graduated with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Vanderbilt University. Her current practice provides care for approximately 400 geriatric patients in their home setting

RESPITE CARE IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE!

If you have a loved one who needs respite care in order for you to attend this conference please contact Amy French at 423-265-3600, or afrench@alz.org.  Respite deadline is May 6, 2016.

Many thanks to our generous respite providers:

and

SHARON'S ADULT DAY CENTER