Early-stage Alzheimer's seminar

To be held August 24 & 28 in Santa Barbara, the Help & Hope seminar is designed to prepare those in the very early stages of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and their care partners and families, for the challenges ahead. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. For more information, contact Luciana Cramer at the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Chapter: (805) 892-4259 x111 or LCramer@alz.org. Location & agenda after the jump.

Posted on behalf of Donna Beal, Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy, Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

		Help and Hope August 24 & 28 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 15 E. Carrillo Santa Barbara, CA
		Help and Hope offers four modules over a two-day program, delivered in a combination of presentations from experts, handouts, Q&A, discussions and exercises. Topics include overview of diagnosis, communication strategies, legal and financial planning, treatment options, community resources and stress-relieving strategies.

Day 1

Monday, August 24

10-10:30	Welcome and coffee Name tags Housekeeping Agenda	Luciana Cramer
10:30-11:30	Basics of Diagnosis Definitions of dementia and Alzheimer’s The “Dementia Umbrella” The symptoms and stages The experience of diagnosis for the person with memory loss and the caregiver Coping mechanisms for dealing with the emotions related to diagnosis	Dr. Rebecca Goodman
11:30-12	Break-out session: Care partners	Dr. Rebecca Goodman
11:30-12	Break-out session: Persons with memory loss	Luciana Cramer
12-1pm	Lunch (provided)
1-2pm	Communication Focus on the various communication styles of individuals and couples How Alzheimer’s affects communication Optimal techniques for communication with the person with memory loss Family Dynamics How to explain Alzheimer’s to children and teens Coordinating family efforts	Lasaro Coreas
2 – 3pm	Strong body – strong mind	Beth Amine

Day 2

Friday, August 28

10-10:30	Welcome and coffee	Luciana Cramer
10:30-11:30	Legal and Financial Planning Advance directives, durable powers of attorney Living will, trusts Legal Capacity Reverse mortgage, long-term care insurance Tax deductions and credits Medicare and MediCal	Sharon Kennedy
11:30-12	Break-out session: Care partners	Sharon Kennedy
11:30-12	Break-out session: Persons with memory loss	Luciana Cramer
12-1pm	Lunch (provided)
1-2 pm	Brain Fitness Strategies Rewire & strengthen your brain Avoiding and combating stress 5 Keys to Brain Fitness Successful Aging	Kristen “Kai” Hoye
2-2:30	Whatz Next?	Luciana Cramer
2:30 – 3pm	Laughter Therapy	Sarah Kane

Directions to Help and Hope location:

Carrillo-Adobe Building

15 E. Carrillo St.

Near State Street.
Entrance in front and in rear of the building.
Parking in rear of the building, parking lot entrance on Anacapa Street.