Upcoming Conferences
Friday, April 5, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kilburn Commons
University of Maine at Machias
This FREE conference is aimed at providing resources and expert advice to family caregivers. If you are currently a caregiver or expect to care for a loved one in the future, this conference is for you!
Continental Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Click here to register for the conference!
Keynote Speaker:
Kathryn Pears, Founder and CEO of Dementia Care Strategies
Dementia: What it Is, What it Isn’t, and How it Impacts a Person Ever wonder why the person you are caring for does the things they do . . . or doesn’t do the things you think they should do? Does your patience ever wear thin having to answer the same question over and over again? Confused about the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? Learn what dementia is, what it isn’t, and how it impacts a person and their ability to communicate and function. In this informative and entertaining session I will include lots of tips and strategies for navigating life as a caregiver for a person with dementia.
Workshop Presenters:
Steve Apsega, J. T. Rosborough Inc.
Asset Preservation During this workshop, Steve will discuss topics such as asset protection, reducing taxes, efficient transfer of wealth at death, Maine long term care insurance, the Partnership program and the life inurance you should own and why.
Barbara Kates, Barbara Kates Consulting
Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren In this workshop we will see the film “Maine Grandfamilies” with grandparents and the children they raise talking about their families. We will talk about the challenges and joys for families, and the resources available to help families.
Lisa King, Caregiver Support Specialist for Eastern Area Agency on Aging and Social Services Director/Admissions Coordinator for the Maine Veterans' Home in Machias
Dementia Care This workshop will give you a better understanding of what dementia is, increase your skills in caring for your loved ones with dementia, and help you improve self-care skills in order to improve your care recipient's quality of life ("contented involvement).
Sandra Seamans, RN BSN, Nursing Supervisor/Case Manager, Harrington Family Health Center
Hands-on Care Techniques In this workshop Sandy will demonstrate safety around transfers, using wheelchairs, regular and 3-prong canes, walkers, gait belts and commodes; proper lift techniques; making occupied and unoccupied beds using linens and chucks; basic hygiene; and prevention and care of bedsores.
Resource/Agency Fair
A resource fair will highlight the work of area agencies and the resources that are available to caregivers.
To sign up for a booth for your agency, contact Naida Pennell at 255-1289 or naida@maine.edu.
Sponsors:
University of Maine at Machias, Aramark, Maine Veterans' Home of Machias, Eastern Area Agency on Aging (supported in part with United Way of Eastern Maine funds)
