Understanding Dementia Care: Essentials for Your Journey Together - Cherry Hill, NJ

Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Understanding Dementia Care: Essentials for Your Journey Together - Cherry Hill, NJ
Thursday, January 10, 2013 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)

FOX Rehabilitation - Education Center
856-216-1920
7 Carnegie Plaza
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
United States
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Join Senior Helpers and Teepa Snow for a seminar that will provide essential information on how to have a positive and meaningful relationship with loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia throughout their journey. This session is helpful for care providers, family members, and anyone who is trying to cope with the changes that happen with dementia by providing basic information and communication skills to improve interactions and ultimately create more meaningful moments together. 

This seminar will be presented by Teepa Snow, a dementia care and dementia education specialist with over 30 years of experience in geriatrics. Teepa works closely with facilities and dementia specialty service providers throughout the country to improve and optimize programs and services to people with dementia and their families. 

During this family-centered seminar, attendees will gain a better understanding of dementia and its common symptoms, behaviors, and stages. Families and caregivers will learn strategies to reduce conflict, improve interactions, and work together with loved ones. Teepa will introduce the Senior Gems™ approach, which provides the right environmental support, care assistance, and daily activities for each stage of the disease. The focus will be on helping attendees recognize and appreciate preserved skills and the value of using what remains.




The seminar will be held at: 

FOX Rehabilitation - Education Center
7 Carnegie Plaza
Cherry Hill, NJ  08003

The event will take place in the FOX Rehabilitation Education Center located to the rear of the building. Signs will be posted directing you to free parking at the education center.




5:00 pm - 8:00 pm  
AFA Quilt to Remember on Display
The AFA Quilt to Remember is the first national dementia-related quilt of its kind. This emotional work of art is composed of creative and heartfelt quilt squares that pay tribute to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, caregivers, and healthcare professionals so that others can recognize the reality and enormity of this disease.

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Registration
Please register, pick up your name badge and receive your complementary DVD, Your Guide to Supporting Family Members with Dementia, featuring Teepa Snow.

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet
(Location)
Enjoy light refreshments and have a chance to meet with our featured presenter, Teepa Snow .You will also be able to talk to area providers of supplies and services that can help you in your care for your loved one.

5:45 pm - 8:00 pm  
Essentials for Your Journey Together
Join Senior Helpers and Teepa Snow for a seminar that will provide essential information on how to have a positive and meaningful relationship with loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia throughout their journey. This session will provide basic information and communication skills to improve interactions and ultimately create more meaningful moments.




We would like to thank the following local business for sponsoring this event. Please visit our sponsor area  before and after the seminar to learn how these provides can assist you and your family.

              





        





         

 

Contact Information


  • Senior Helpers of Cherry Hill
    1060 N. Kings Highway
    Suite 100
    Cherry Hill, NJ  08034
    856-216-1920

    vneighbors@seniorhelpers.com

    www.seniorhelpers.com

    Other participating offices:

    Senior Helpers of Burlington and Ocean Counties
    67 Laccey Rd.
    Suite 6
    Manchester, NJ  08759

    Senior Helpers of Springfield
    737 West Chester Pike
    Suite 5
    Havertown, PA  19083
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