2012 Statewide Educational Conferences Offer Something for Everyone Bangor and Portland Kathleen J. Rusnak, Ph.D is the keynote speaker at the conferences. Dr. Rusnak speaks to the spiritual surprises that emerge for individuals, caregivers, and patients in the midst of serious illness. The conferences will feature a panel discussion, workshops led by experts on legal and financial issues, long-term care; navigating resources; caring for the caregiver; partnering with your doctor, music therapy, and more. June 13, 2012 - BANGOR 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spectacular Event Center
June 28, 2012 - PORTLAND 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday Inn by the Bay Registration Fees: Family Members: $45 Persons with Dementia: $45* Professionals: $95 Registration fees include lunch and six contact hours for professionals. *Scholarships are available for family caregivers. For more info or to register: 207.772.0115 Register Online BANGOR Register Online PORTLAND Printable registration form (pdf) |
Education Programs
Visit our education programs page for the complete calendar
Understanding the Person with Dementia
May 17, 10 a.m.
Brewer
The Basics: Memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's
May 17, 12:30 p.m.
Brewer
Understanding the Person with Dementia
May 17, 3:30 p.m.
Brewer
Know the 10 Signs
June 1, 10 a.m.
York
The Basics: Memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's
June 1, 12 p.m.
York
What is Aging in Place All About
June 6, 3 p.m.
Portland
Understanding the Person with Dementia
June 13, 5:30 p.m.
Scarborough
Understanding the Person with Dementia
June 14, 1:30 p.m.
Farmington
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2012 Alzheimer's Advocacy Forum Boasts Record High Attendance
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Dr. Laurel Coleman (4th from left) with several members of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services | More than 700 Alzheimer's advocates (including three from Maine!) representing all 50 states attended the 2012 Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum April 23-25 in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Laurel Coleman of Manchester serves on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services, along with Harry Johns, President and C.E.O., Alzheimer's Association. Several council members engaged in a town hall style meeting with the attendees of the forum to answer questions and give updates on the progress of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. Click here to view: The awards ceremony at the forum featured Maria Shriver presenting Pat Summitt, legendary NCAA basketball coach, with the Sargent and Eunice Shriver Profiles in Dignity Award.
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Board Member Proudly Represents Maine in D.C. Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter Board Member Robert "Bob" Armstrong attended the 2012 Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum. As the chairman of the Maine Chapter's Public Policy Committee Bob has been very active in the development of the first-ever Maine State Plan on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. He participated in many public input sessions and has a strong understanding of the particular needs for an Alzheimer's plan in Maine. During his week in Washington, he, along with Maine Chapter Executive Director, Laurie Trenholm, visited each of Maine's members of congress to ask for an additional 100 million in funding for Alzheimer's research to be added to the federal budget.
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Caregiving Coordination Service
Lotsa Helping Hands is a private, web-based caregiving coordination service that helps family, friends, neighbors and colleagues create a community to assist family caregivers.
Each community includes an intuitive group calendar for scheduling tasks such as meal delivery and rides, a platform for securely sharing vital medical, financial and legal information with designated family members, and customizable sections for posting photos, well wishes, blogs, journals and messages.
Lotsa Helping Hands Card
Lotsa Helping Hands Website
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Alzheimer's Association International Conference
Vancover, British Columbia, Canada
July 14-19, 2012
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Maine Chapter Introduces
New Development
Director
We are delighted to announce that Meghan O'Brien has joined the Maine Chapter as Development Director.
Meghan, whose background includes over ten years in non-profit fundraising, has a personal connection to the disease. When asked about her new role with the Maine Chapter she remarked, "There are so many opportunities right now to move the mission forward; I'm eager to make a positive impact in Maine."
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Why do you Walk?
Walk to End Alzheimer's registration is open! Walks will be held in Augusta, Bangor, Bar Harbor, Calais, Fort Kent, Lewiston/Auburn, Portland, Rockland, Sanford, Topsham, Wells, and Wilton.
There are many reasons individuals choose to participate, so we asked a few registered walkers why they are walking this year. What did they have to say? Watch the audio slideshow to find out.
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Early Engagement Program Offered
The Maine Chapter is piloting a new social engagement program. The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter Early-Stage Social Engagement Program offers a fun and comfortable way for people in the early stage of the disease to get out, get active and get connected with like individuals through a variety of community-based activities and social events.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's or a related dementia is likely not the life path one envisions. One way to face this disease is to continue to enjoy life. This program will offer the opportunity for each participant to identify social activities in which they are interested. The group will then choose the activity they would like to pursue. Activities will be scheduled for at least three times a month and will be one to two hours in duration in a safe and supportive environment.
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Sedgewood Common's 3rd Annual Plant Sale You can pick out plants to split and purchase or bring your own to trade while helping the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter!
Take the opportunity to have plants pulled and potted for you, or browse the pre-potted selection. Gardeners will be available to answer any questions you may have, or you may place a special order with them. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter Dates/Time: June 1 and June 2, 2012 From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Sedgewood Commons 22 Northbrook Drive Falmouth, ME 04105
For more information: Lea Rust: 207.781.5775 x227
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