Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton and the SCO Health Service
present a one-day conference:
ALZHEIMER DISEASE:
Essential partnerships in helping patients and family cope
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29, 1994 --- 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre, 43 Bruyere Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Who should attend: Families and Professional Caregivrs
who care for those with Alzheimer Disease, either in the
community or in care facilities.
Conference Fee (includes lunch and coffee breaks)
* Regular Registration................ $90.00
** Early bird registration............. $80.00
(received prior to August 2, 1994)
*** Family members who are also......... $50.00
Alzheimer Society Members
Keynote Speakers:
"Meeting the Challenge"
Len Fabiano, RN, BA. is author of several books, including
"Mother I'm Doing the Best I Can" and "The Tactics of
Supportive Therapy: A Cpmprehensive Intervention Program for
Effective Caring of the Alzheimer Victim"
"Alzheimer Disease - A Ray of Hope"
Update on Research and Treatment
Dr. Jonathan Willmer, MD, FRCP(C) (Neurology)
Dr. Willmer is the Director of the Memory Disorder Clinic,
Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre
Concurrent Sessions:
1. "Doing Things on Purpose: Meaningful Activity Programming"
Jitka Zgola, Coordinator, Psychogeriatric Community
Services and author of "Doing Things"
2. "Managing Difficult Behaviour"
Jean Benton, RN, B.Sc., Saint Vincent Hospital, will
focus on an "enabling framework" for assessing behavious
and planning care.
3. "La maladie d'Alzheimer" (en francais)
Louise Cleroux, Unite d'Alzheimer et maladies reliees
Monique Thibault, programme Jour de sortie des
Infirmieres de l'ordre de Victoria
Mathe Charron, IA, B.Sc. (Villa Maguerite)
Les differentes approches et suggestions practiques en
milieux familial, communautaire et institutionelle.
4. "Making Life Easier"
Melanie Macdonald, RN, MEd, MBA St. Vincent Hospital
Practical strategies for caregivers to enhance the
coping abilities of those with Alzheimer Disease.
5. "Living with and Learning from Loss: A Family Panel"
Moderator: Patricia Van Loan, MScEd, MSW (Saint Vincent
Hospital)
A son, daughter and spouse will discuss their personal
experiences as caregivers and how they have coped with
losses. The panel will offer practical suggestions as to
how professionals can best help family caregivers.
For Further Information Contact:
Patricia Van Loan Tel. (613) 233-4041, ext. 2109
FAX (613) 782-2785
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"1994 Alzheimer Duel" to benefit the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa-Carleton
will be held on Friday, August 5, 1994 at the Hammond Golf Club. Join us!
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