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Annual Report (Sept. '05)
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On-Line RSVP for October 6 Breakfast Benefit
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Training Explores Hospice for People with Dementia
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Gaffney House Celebrates First Anniversary
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Early Stage Memory Loss Seminar
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ElderHealth Participants Share Biographical Stories
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Senior Rights Assistance Hosts Elder Abuse Conference
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By Cindy Roberts Hollon, volunteer
At ElderHealth Northwest’s Adult Day Health Center in North Seattle/Ravenna, participants may attend a small group I lead titled “The Story of My Life,” which provides clients an opportunity to reflect on their lives and get to know one another a little better.
David joined this group with a smile and a positive outlook that speaks loud and clear, helping him communicate despite speech limitations from a stroke he suffered a few years back. David’s personality shines in his daily interactions at ElderHealth, and his interesting life delights all those fortunate enough to learn about it.
David was born in Dublin. He attended boarding school just north of London from age 8 to 17. When he was 17 years old, he spent six months in Paris learning to speak French. He attended college at London University where he enjoyed playing rugby.
David met his wife in London and they were married in 1968. They moved to Calgary, Canada after they were married. They had two children, a son and a daughter while living in Canada. His son lives in California and his daughter lives in Seattle.
For most of his life, David worked as a commercial real estate developer in San Francisco, where he was in charge of constructing high rise office buildings.
David has always been interested in sailing and travel. He has traveled in France, Italy, Mexico, and Hawaii. He would love to travel to Belize, Jamaica, Spain, and Morocco.
Seattle is a relatively new home for David, having moved here only about six months ago. He enjoys meeting new people at ElderHealth. He also loves to spend time with his family. David’s daughter (who lives in Seattle) recently had a baby boy, so David is a grandfather!
PICTURED: David at ElderHealth's North Seattle Adult Day Health Center
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Hospice for People with Dementia
Wednesday, September 28, 2005, 9:00am – Noon
SAFECO Jackson Street Center, 306 23rd Ave S, Seattle 98144
Hospice services are an invaluable support to people who are dying, and while people with advanced dementia (and their families) can often benefit from end-of-life care, hospice is often overlooked as an option. This workshop will help participants learn more about hospice services for people with dementia and ways to address their specialized care needs as they near the end of life.
Workshop goals include:
• Become familiar with the signs and symptoms that indicate a person with dementia is "hospice-appropriate"
• Understand end-of-life care issues that are unique to people with dementia, including nutrition, pain management, and attending to grief
• Learn about hospice and after-care services available to people with dementia and to their families
This workshop is presented by Gail Loughlin, RN, CHPN, and James Knoll, MSW, of Providence Hospice of Seattle. Gail has nearly 20 years of nursing practice in hospice, home health, geriatric case management and discharge planning. James Knoll, MSW, has worked in hospice for almost 3 years providing support to people and their families dealing with life-limiting illnesses.
Washington Adult Day Services Association (WADSA) presents this seminar as one in a continuing series of training and education courses to support caregivers, both family and professional.
The registration fee is $50; special rates apply to family caregivers, King County Aging and Disability Services staff, and members of WADSA or Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging. Fees may be paid on-line or by mail.
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Elder Abuse Conference
Thursday, September 22, 2005, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Jackson Federal Building, North Auditorium
915 Second Avenue, Seattle
The third annual Elder Abuse Conference is designed for social workers, human services and medical professionals.
The conference will cover topics such as sexual assault of elders and vulnerable adults, elder self-neglect, elder abuse and neglect from a prosecutor’s perspective, and guardianship and legal issues.
Presenters include:
• Karen Kent, of the Geriatric Regional Assessment Team (GRAT)
• Page Ulrey of the King County Prosecutor’s Office
• Barbara West, elder law attorney
• Megan Crouse, of the Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress
Continuing education credits are available through the National Association of Social Workers (fee required).
The conference is hosted by Senior Rights Assistance - Victims of Crime Assistance Program (VOCA), a volunteer-based program offering support and advocacy to people age 60 and older who are victims of crime, elder abuse or neglect.
To learn more about the Elder Abuse Conference and obtain registration materials, please contact Shelley Coster at (206) 727-6218, shelleyc@seniorservices.org.
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"Inside ElderHealth" is an occasional e-newsletter of ElderHealth Northwest, a non-profit organization providing innovative eldercare options since 1976.
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