Annual Pierce County Alzheimer's Conference - Registration is Open
Health Care Providers of Pierce County and Pierce County Human Services will be hosting their annual Alzheimer’s Conference on Saturday, October 7th at Rainier View Christian Church in Parkland. This annual conference is a treasure trove of wonderful advice for care givers of any nature…from care professionals to family members of a loved one with memory loss.
Caring for someone with dementia means devotedly and patiently doing a hundred little things each day. Few care providers are trained to meet the challenges of dementia, however, at the Alzheimer’s Conference you will receive practical, compassionate advice on overcoming caregiving obstacles and maintaining meaningful relationships with loved ones who have dementia and memory loss.
Registration
This event is free, but advance registration is required. Attendees can register online. Folks needing help to register can call Pierce County ADRC at 253-798-4600.
Time and Location
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the conference program is scheduled from 9:00am – 2:30pm. The event is being held at Rainier View Christian Church, 12305 Spanaway Loop Road S., Tacoma.
You might be asking yourself:
- Will our loved one have to go to a nursing home?
- Why is our loved one refusing to take a shower when they were always so concerned about their personal appearance?
- Don’t people get Alzheimer’s Disease only when they are much older than 50?
- Do the medications prescribed for Alzheimer’s help?
- How do I continue to live my life in spite of my loved one having this disease?
- What physical and behavioral changes can I expect as my loved one’s condition progresses?
- As a caregiver, what are the most important things I need to know about my loved one’s care?
- What new treatments are available and what is your recommended course of treatment for my loved one’s condition?
- What types of resources and support services for Alzheimer’s exist locally? Are there any you would recommend?
- What changes should I be aware of and report on during these visits? What types of behavior would constitute an emergency?
- What are our next steps?
Alzheimer’s care is a collaborative effort
Remember that your loved one’s care is a partnership between you, your loved one, their medical team and any additional family members or professional care staff you employ. Also, remember that it’s important to take time for yourself and to ask for help when you need it.
We hope you will take advantage of this important and meaningful conference to help you on your journey as a care giver of someone who has dementia.
Continuing Education Credits
Also, conference attendees can earn 3 DSHS Continuing Education Credits if they check the box when registering and then stay for the whole conference.
For more information:
Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center, 253-798-4600 or 800-562-0332.
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