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Events - Hope for the Future
8th Annual Caregiver Symposium Hope for the Future
Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Caregiver Symposium scheduled for March 19, 2010 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 9601 I-30, Little Rock, AR.
Hope for the Future is an annual caregiver symposium held in Little Rock through which Alzheimer’s Arkansas reaches out to caregivers across Arkansas. This day long symposium provides family and professional caregivers with general information regarding Alzheimer’s disease and its progression; tools, knowledge, and techniques to improve caregiving skills; and information concerning resources available to caregivers and Alzheimer’s patients through vendor exhibits. Speakers are chosen based on the needs expressed by caregivers throughout the state. The keynote speaker is someone on the forefront of the Alzheimer’s field who is particularly able to address a particular topic the caregivers have requested.
Caregivers, both family and professionals, attend from across Arkansas. Family caregivers attend free of charge, unless requesting continuing education credits. Reimbursement for respite care to allow family caregivers to attend the symposium is also available. There is a fee for professionals who attend. Continuing education credits (CEU's) are available for nurses, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, psychologists (may be awarded based on the Arkansas Psychology Board CEU Guidelines), emergency medical services, social workers, and certified nursing assistants.
Hope for the Future - On the Road
With the assistance of local Community Partners and support from The Alzheimer's Arkansas Walks, Alzheimer's Arkansas provides Hope for the Future Seminars in communities outside Central Arkansas.
Registration is required. Attendance is FREE for family caregivers (unless requesting CEU's). Respite reimbursement is available for family caregivers to attend.The charge for professionals is $35.00 (unless otherwise noted*). CEU's are provided. Anyone interested in attending or needing more information should contact Stephanie at 501-224-0021/800-689-6090.
Hope on the Road Seminars Scheduled
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