The Caregiving Journey

Announcing a free town hall forum for those providing care to a person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, "The Caregiving Journey: Practical Advice from Experts in the Field." This informational morning session will feature local professionals providing information for caregivers to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Thursday July 30, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lake San Marcos Resort Conference Center
1025 La Bonita Drive
San Marcos, CA 92078

Featured speakers:

• Alan Berkowitz, MD (Geriatric psychiatrist)
• Dawn Carnerie-DeStefani, BSW (Social worker and adult day center manager)
• Neil Levine, MD (Internist)
• Scott Stewart (Elder law attorney)

Topics to be covered:

• Overview of the different stages of Alzheimer's disease
• Nutrition and hydration in Alzheimer's disease
• Long term care costs and planning for the future
• Legal decisions following a diagnosis of dementia
• Exploring adult day care centers

To RSVP, call Health Care Group at (858) 565-4424. Three hours of continuing education credit will be offered for professionals through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and the Board of Registered Nursing.

Health Care Group, Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, AARP, and the Southern Caregiver Resource Center are presenting this event, and free adult day care will be offered at the Glenner Alzheimer's Family Center in Encinitas. Call (760) 635-1895 to arrange.