SCRC

Town Hall Forum: Alzheimer’s - It’s a Family Affair: Heredity Factors and Family Dynamics in Caregiving

scrc — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:46:47 +0000

Description: An educational seminar for family caregivers featuring medical experts from the ActivCare Medical Advisory Board.
Location: Montevalle Community Center Rolling Hill Ranch, 840 Duncan Ranch Rd, Chula Vista CA 91914
Event Time: 6/6/2012, 8:30 am — 12:30 pm
Maximum Capacity: Unlimited
Cost: $0.00

Memory loss resulting from Alzheimer’s disease and related

dementias have a profound impact on the family. Join us for a

morning session with Alzheimer’s disease experts and learn how

to empower and protect yourself and your loved one.

The Alzheimer’s diagnosis can lead to concerns about

heredity and caregiving decisions may present issues

among family members. In this seminar, learn the role

that heredity plays in risk factors, gain strategies for

creating a successful family caregiving team, and review

ways to avoid legal conficts in the future.

Free adult day care offered during the event at The Glenner Memory Care Centers. Reservations are required at least one week in advance. Call the South bay Center at (619) 420-1703.

To RSVP, please log onto ActivCareLiving.com or call ActivCare at 888-MEM-LOSS

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A Roadmap to Health Care Decision-Making

scrc — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:36:20 +0000

Click here for flyer!Description: For families and caregivers to learn about the importance of advance care planning for you and your lovedones.
Location: San Diego Hospice W.M. Keck Conference Center, 4311 Third Ave, San Diego 92103
Event Time: 6/2/2012, 9:00 am — 11:30 am
Maximum Capacity: Unlimited
Cost: $0.00

Local medical and legal experts will discuss:

Advance Directives
POLST
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
Living Wills/Trust
Goals for Care

REGISTER TODAY

RSVP by May 24

619-278-6141 or info@sdhospice.org

1-866-688-1600 Toll Free www.sdhospice.org

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Living Well with Parkinson’s in 2012

scrc — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:28:36 +0000

Description: A symposium of patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Location: Scottish Rite Conference Center, 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego 92108
Event Time: 5/17/2012, 8:30 am — 3:30 pm
Maximum Capacity: Unlimited
Cost: $0.00

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of this event, participants should be able to:

• Review the latest Parkinson’s medications and treatment options, as well as upcoming therapies, including new delivery systems for current medication and advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation surgery.

• Review research in the Parkinson’s field and the impact present research has on future treatments and prevention.

• Describe research in the area of exercise. Explain the benefits of different forms of exercise to both motor and cognitive capabilities.

• Explore options for physical exercise, including dance, tai chi, and chair yoga.

• Learn coping tools and techniques for caregivers to use when dealing with patients with difficult or combative behavior.

• Explain the differences between Parkinson’s dementia and other forms of dementia (such as Alzheimer’s.) Review techniques and exercises to assist in living day to day with Parkinson’s dementia

Registration

The registration fee is $15 per individual or $25 per couple if registration is completed by May 13th. Fees will increase to $20 per individual and $35 per couple on May 14th. Fees for 4 hours of CEUs will be an additional $10 per person. Registration includes light continental breakfast, boxed lunch, program syllabus and community resource tables. Register online at www.ParkinsonsAssociation.org, by mail (using attached form), phone, or fax.

Continuing Education

This program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider No. CEP3968 for 4 contact hours. This course meets the qualifications for 4 hours of continuing education for MFCCs, MSWs and LCSWs, approval No. PCE229, as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The above units are provided by Southern Regional Resource Center, dba Southern Caregiver Resource Center.

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Live Well San Diego! Summit 2012

scrc — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:56:30 +0000

Description: Envisioning ways different generations can work together to strenghten on another and our communities.
Location: Town and Country Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, Mission Valley CA 92108
Event Time: 6/15/2012, 9:00 am — 1:00 pm
Maximum Capacity: Unlimited
Cost: $0.00

Older adults and their wealth of experience are a growing natural resource for our neighborhoods. Our youth are our future.

Both ends of the age spectrum have much to offer one another. Help us explore intergenerational solutions to our most challenging community problems. Nationally recognized experts will open our minds to how this can happen.

Help us weave intergenerational programs into the fabric of policies and actions.

For more information, visit www.AlSevents.org or call (858)514-4652

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Adult-Child Support Group “Wise Use of Medications” by Maxine Fischer, AARP

scrc — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:43:41 +0000

Description: The Adult-Child Support Group at Southern Caregiver Resource Center would like to invite you to come to our group, listen to presentations, and gain support from other caregivers.
Location: 3675 Ruffin Rd. Ste. 230, San Diego CA 92123
Event Time: 7/26/2012, 5:30 pm — 6:00 pm
Maximum Capacity: Unlimited
Cost: $0.00

Speakers will present on various topics from 5:30 to 6:00 and the remainder of the group will be available for open discussion by caregivers like yourself. Each group is professionally facilitated by Kelly Farrell, MSW, Family Care Manager.