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Seventh Annual Caregiver Conference

Schedule

8:30 to 9:00 am	Registration, Coffee and orange juice served. Visit sponsor booths to win prizes!
9:00 to 9:40 am	Keynote Address
10:00 to 11:00am	Session One
11:00 to 11:15 am	Break
11:15 to 12:15 pm	Session Two
12:15 to 1:15 pm	Lunch. Visit Sponsor Booths, Register to Win Prizes!
1:20 to 2:20 pm	Session Three
2:30 pm	Conference concludes

Session 1

The following three workshops (A-C) are scheduled for Session 1. You can attend one of these three workshops during this session.

A	Forgiving For Good Fred Luskin, PhD, Stanford Forgiveness Projects Learning to forgive can be an essential component of the caregiving experience. Recent research has shown that forgiveness can reduce anger, hurt, depression, and stress and lead to greater feelings of optimism, hope, compassion, and selfconfidence. Dr. Luskin combines scientific findings with personal anecdotes in a compelling and humorous presentation.
B	The Legal Side of Aging Naomi S. Comfort, JD, LLM Tax Legal matters such as conservativeships, living wills, trusts, and durable power of attorney are important to address, yet can be difficult to bring up, or fully understand. Get firsthand advice from an eldercare attorney because the more you know, the more empowered you'll be!
C	Medications: Helpful, or Hurtful? Yusra Hussain, MD Many seniors are prescribed a complicated cocktail of medications to treat their various maladies. However, as we age, our body chemistry changes; and the potential adverse effects of certain medications in seniors, such as increased agitation, are sometimes overlooked. Learn what to look for and how to determine whether a consultation with a geriatric specialist might be in order.

Session 2

The following three workshops (A-C) are scheduled for Session 2. You can attend one of these three workshops during this session.

A	Your Parent's Clutter and You Linda Conover, LiveSmart Eldercare; Judy Johnson, Unexpected Treasures Your parents have a house full of "stuff" and their finances are in disarray, and now it's up to you to take care of it all. But where do you start? Learn what to look for when sorting through paperwork and belongings, how to come up with a plan to get-and stay-organized, and who to turn to for help.
B	Coping Skills For Dementia Care Alexandra Morris, Alzheimer's Association Dementia brings with it not only some difficult realities, but a whole new set of challenges for caregivers. Learn practical strategies for dealing with your loved one, as well as strengthening your own resolve and how to plan for future changes.
C	Residential Care: What's Out There? Deborah Espinola, MSW, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform Be proactive so that when the time comes for long-term care, you�ll be familiar with the various types of facilities including residential care, continuing care retirement communities, and nursing home care. We will focus on issues such as costs, what to look for, resident rights, and the status of long-term care options in California.

Session 3

The following three workshops (A-C) are scheduled for Session 3. You can attend one of these three workshops during this session.

A	Family Dynamics: Finding Strength, Together Janet Meiselman, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist Dealing with stressful transitions, such as the failing health of an aging parent, often leads to a shift in family dynamics and new challenges for everyone. In this workshop, we will explore ways to balance these changes against the needs of the person requiring care and come up with effective ways to communicate, educate, coordinate, and work towards cohesion.
B	Take Care of Yourself! Christina Irving, Family Caregiver Alliance The most effective caregivers know how to strike a balance between caring for someone else while maintaining their own emotional and physical health. Get useful ideas on self-care and avoiding burnout.
C	The Fundamentals of Eldercare Stephne Lencioni, MSW & Beth St. John, MSW, Care Managers, Older Adults Care Management Whether you are a new or seasoned caregiver, with a loved one living with you or far away,there are underlying goals and basic tenets of eldercare. Come and hear from two geriatric care managers who can help provide a framework from which to proceed.

Registration Form

Registration is $35 for Avenidas members and Mountain View residents, and $40 for non-members and non-residents through August 13, 2010. Registration is $45 for everyone after that date.

Please fill out a separate registration form for each person attending

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