Area: Gulf Coast Audience: Community, Caregiver Location: Alvin Senior Center 216 West Sealy Alvin, TX Date: 6/9/2011 Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This program will cover the basic symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and describe the difference between the two. Participants will also learn about the progression of Alzheimer's, the diagnosis process, and key services offered by the Alzheimer's Association
Phone Number: 713.314.1313
JUN 9
Approaches to End of Life Issues In Persons With Dementia
Area: Greater Houston Audience: Professional Location: Kingwood Pines Hospital 2001 Ladbrook Dr. Kingwood, TX 77339
Date: 6/9/2011 Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
FREE CEU Networking Lunch!
End of life care is important to understand when working with dementia and Alzheimer?????????????s patients. This program addresses end-of-life symptoms and explains appropriate care approaches to these symptoms, as well as the benefits of responding efficiently and sensitively to symptoms. The presentation also identifies ways relationships and meaningful interactions can enhance the quality of life at the end of life and how to adequately support family and other staff members during a client?????????????s last stages of life.
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
