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October 2008
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Thank You Day of Caring Volunteers
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HOPE: Parkinson's Disease Conference
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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities at ElderHealth
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Third Annual African American Caregiver Forum
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United Way’s Day of Caring is a highly-anticipated annual event throughout our adult day health centers. In the preceding weeks, decorations pop up and clients discuss what possible talents will be presented by volunteers.
On September 12, we welcomed community partners to celebrate with us. Our adult day health centers in South and North Seattle hosted casino events, complete with jumbo dice, dealer’s visors, and sequins. At our Kent location, we hosted a circus day and our volunteers pleasantly surprised us by showing up in clown costumes and face paint! This year we offered a new opportunity for community volunteers to see the new Therapy*Integration*Mobility*Education (TIME) program in South Seattle. We celebrated Dr. Seuss with volunteers, dressed in their favorite silly stripes, reading aloud Dr. Seuss favorites and playing games.
Most importantly, the Day of Caring event promoted service and provided community members an opportunity to visit and experience the fun of our day health programs for themselves. Thank you to the volunteers from Microsoft, AT&T, and Unigard Insurance Group.
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Affirming the Legacy of Love
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Northwest African American Museum
2300 S Massachusetts St
Seattle, WA 98144
Attendance and luncheon are free (registration link below)
The forum provides an opportunity to learn about Alzheimer’s, share with each other, and connect with resources. A free tour of the museum is available after the forum.
Mark Snowden, MD, MPH will deliver a medical keynote address, "Dementia Care Overview: What Caregivers Need to Know."
Julia Boyd, M.Ed., author/lecturer and therapist with Group Health Behavioral Health Services will discuss "Taking Care of Ourselves," addressing the often overlooked issue of how to take care of one’s self while experiencing the day-to-day stress of being a caregiver for someone with dementia.
Sonya Sanders and Jerald Ulrich with Home and Community Services will provide current information about Medicaid long term care programs to assist caregivers with information needed to plan for the future.
PICTURED: Julia Boyd, M.Ed.
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HOPE Conference
Saturday, November 1st, 2008
8:30am - 4:30pm
SeaTac Hilton Hotel and Conference Center
Presented by the Washington Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association and the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, the conference features national and local experts presenting the latest insights on living well with Parkinson's disease. The symposium includes sessions on medical management, the role of exercise, brain health and technology, and empowerment, focusing on practical tools that patients and caregivers can use to enhance their quality of life.
Confirmed speakers for the HOPE conference are:
• Keynote speaker: Dave Iverson, Producer of the upcoming PBS/Frontline documentary, "A Report on Parkinson Disease"
• Jeff Shaw, Psy.D of the Booth Gardner Parkinson's Care Center, "Playing to Keep Your Brain Working"
• Laurence Elmer, MD, Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program, University of Toledo, OH presents "The NEXT Revolution in Parkinson Therapy"
• Becky Farley, PhD, PT and Cynthia Fox, PhD, CCC-SLP of the University of Arizona, "Big and Loud"
• Julie Sacks, Director, APDA National Young Onset Center speaks on making connections within your community
• Sheryl Jedlinski and Jean Burns, PDPlan4Life present on living well with Parkinson's disease
Tickets are $25.00 and include a continental breakfast and lunch. To register online, follow the link below or call (877) 980-7500.
PICTURED: Keynote Speaker Dave Iverson
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"Inside ElderHealth" is an occasional (and occasionally late) e-newsletter of ElderHealth Northwest, a non-profit organization providing innovative eldercare options since 1976.
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