Public Seminar for Alzheimer’s Caregivers Co-Hosted by Emory
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10/30/09 A group of experts will gather in Atlanta on Thursday,
Nov. 5 to discuss caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease.
Presenters at the evening seminar, "Practical Strategies: Caring
for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s,” will cover topics including
managing daily life, planning future decisions, handling crises,
dealing with family and caring for yourself. Members of the
public are invited to attend and participate in a Q&A session
with panelists. The seminar is sponsored by the Emory University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and the Fulton County Human Services Department, Office of Aging The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Helene Mills Senior Center located at 515 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta, Ga., 30312. Admission and parking are free. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. For more information, please call (404) 523-3353. Presenters/Topics Include: Dr. Angela Ashley Director, Grady Memory Assessment Clinic Assistant Professor, Emory University School of Medicine Shileah Cantey Diversity Outreach Coordinator, Alzheimer's Association Dr. Adriana Hermida Assistant Professor, Emory University School of Medicine Miles Hurley Elder Care Law Attorney Moderator: Dr. Ken Hepburn Emory University School of Nursing |
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