LIVING IN THEIR MOMENTS
A Community Forum on Managing Memory Loss
Hosted by Alpine Church of Christ
Wednesday evenings, April 11-May 23, 2012 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
April 11 - Understanding Memory Loss - Srinivas Rangu, M.D.
Types (Normal ML, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Static, Progressive ML)
Importance of Diagnosis - Current Treatments - Update on Research
April 18 - Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's - Julie Rucker, BA
Important symptoms that should not be ignored
When family & friends need to get involved in identifying memory problems
April 25 - Tweaking Conversations for Effective Communication - Nora Gravois,LMSW-IPR
Learning NEW communication skills that work
Building on remaining memory and strengths
Helping Family and Friends to understand and be helpful
May 2 - Safety Issues at Home & On the Road - Kent Davis, M.D.
Details matter - preventing falls (#1 cause of hospitalization >65)
Driving issues and transportation alternatives
Making friends with canes, walkers & hearing aids while protecting dignity
May 9 - Interpreting Body Language to Prevent Difficult Behaviors - Joseph Wassef, M.D.
Recognizing factors that create adverse or frightening situations
Increasing awareness of body language as vocal language diminishes
Managing difficult behaviors when they happen
May 16 - Legal Issues Critical for Everyone Over 18! - Charles Bauman, J.D.
Texas laws onMedial directives, MPOA, DNRs - in and out of the hospital
Brief need to have a will, low or no-cost legal resources
Types of LT care insurance, when to buy, choices for coverage
May 23 - Care Choices & Who Pays for What? - Nancy McCaghren, LMSW-IPR
Evaluating needs and coordinating care
Helping transition the person to where they can receive the appropriate care
An overview of Medicare, Medicaid and other resources
BONUS: Creating Moments of Joy Along the Journey - Jolene Brackey
Weekly previews via DVD of live presentation Friday, April 27 in Tyler
SCHEDULE:
6:00-6:25 Browse exhibits, lemonade & cookies
6:30 Welcome -Read & Award Senior Moment of the week
6:35-7:30 Introduction & Presentation
7:30-8:00 Q&A - Thanks to sponsors & door prize drawing
