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Sixth Annual Caregiver Conference

Pride and Patience

Sponsored by Avenidas, City of Mountain View and Home Instead Senior Care

On Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 8:30am to 3:15pm at the Avenidas Rose Kleiner Senior Day Health Center 270 Escuela Ave Mountain View CA 94040 and The Mountain View Senior Center next door.

With Keynote Address: "Managing Your Mother Without Losing Your Mind" by Margaret Deanesly, MD, Retired Internist, Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Please read about Session 1, Session 2, and Session 3 of the conference below and register at the bottom of this page when you know which workshops you would like to attend.

Registration is $35 for members and Mountain View residents, and $40 for non-members through August 14, 2009. Registration is $45 for everyone after that date.

For more information, call Lyn Balistreri at 650-289-5445.

Schedule

8:30 to 9:00 am	Registration, check-in and continental breakfast (at Avenidas Rose Kleiner Senior Day Health Center)
9:00 to 9:50 am	Keynote Address
10:00 to 11:15am	Session One
11:15 to 11:30 am	Break
11:30 to 12:45 pm	Session Two
12:45 to 1:40 pm	Lunch. Visit Sponsor Booths, Register to Win Prizes!
1:40 to 3:15 pm	Session Three
3:15 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	Caring for YOU: Preventing Caregiver Burnout Donna Schempp, LCSW, Program Director, Family Caregiver Alliance It's easy to put your own needs on the back burner while caring for someone else, but you end up doing a disservice to yourself--and your loved one. Ultimately, you will be a more effective caregiver if you learn how to strike the best balance between meeting your own needs and those of another. You are important, too!
B	Alzheimer's & Related Disorders: Current Treatments and Hope for the Future Elizabeth Edgerly, PhD, Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer's Association Does Mom have a serious memory problem, or just normal, age-related forgetfulness? What's the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia? Is there a treatment for Alzheimer's? Get the answers to these questions, and more, in this useful overview. Includes a brief update on the latest Alzheimer's research focusing on early identification and interventions.
C	What You Should Know About Long-Term Care Options Pat McGinnis, Executive Director, California Association of Nursing Home Reform Be proactive so that when the time comes for long-term care, you'll know what is best for your loved one. A review of the various options 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 2

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

A	Organizing and Downsizing Linda Conover, LiveSmart Eldercare; Judy Johnson, Unexpected Treasures Sorting through a lifetime of accumulated possessions and paperwork is a daunting task, especially when you're already overwhelmed with the day-to-day issues involved in caregiving.Two experts will help you get started and share information about some available resources.
B	Managing Difficult Behavior without Drugs John Timbs, LMFT, Family Care Specialist Alzheimer's Association Dementia causes behavior that is distressing to the patient and challenging to the caregiver. We will review effective strategies that are based on careful observation, health management, communication, teamwork, engagement, and environmental structuring.
C	Family Dynamics Janet L. Meiselman, PsyD, Supervising Psychologist, Institute on Aging, San Francisco 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.

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	Home Care, Home Health Care, Palliative Care, and Hospice Stephne Lencioni, Older Adults Care Management; Michelle Rogers, Franchise Owner, Home Instead Senior Care; Pathways Hospice The type of home care you choose will depend on the level of care your loved one requires. Learn the differences between them and how to determine which one best fits your current and future needs.
B	Medications and Concerns Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, ElderConsult Have you ever taken a medication and felt worse? Common symptoms such as stomach ache, loss of appetite, or tremors can actually be caused by certain medicaitons. Learn about the benefits and liabilities of medications. Bring questions, and join us for a lively discussion!
C	Eldercare Law Doris Hawks, Esq, Attorney Adult children may not always agree with their parents' decisions, however, seniors want to maintain control over their lives for as long as possible, from managing their money to making their own health care choices. An elder law attorney will discuss the rights of seniors in planning for the future.