Sheboygan County Caregiver Conference Acuity, 2800 S. Taylor Drive, Sheboygan ~ Thursday, November 16, 2017

11:15 Workshop A (select one from # 1-6) 1. What’s It Like: The World Through the Eyes of Someone with Dementia Bonnie Beam-Stratz, Community Outreach Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern WI Chapter Through experiential exercises participants feel what it might be like to have dementia. Reflections from persons with dementia are offered throughout the program. 2. Parkinson Disease: The Basics and Beyond Jeremy Otte, Director of Outreach & Education, Wisconsin Parkinson Association Learn the signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease, how it is diagnosed and the current treatment options.

Discuss local programs and resources for people with Parkinson disease. 3. Therapeutic Benefits of Massage Maryann Dolson, Licensed Massage Therapist and Body Worker Learn about the therapeutic benefits of massage for those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. 4. Finding Healing When There is No Cure

Kelly Dawson, NP & Darren Beachy, MTS, PACC, Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center Learn what palliative care is and how to improve quality of life through it’s use. 5. Dementia and Driving Steve Pazynski, Medical Review Supervisor, Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles Discuss basic myths about aging, driving and different age related changes. Learn how the DMV makes

exceptions and what a family member/general public can do if someone shows signs of unsafe driving. Exercises for Everyone

Fred Brown, Exercise and Activity Coordinator, Generation

Exercise is crucial for everyone! It increases strength & flexibility, reduces joint pain, and combats fatigue.

1:15 Workshop B (select one from # 7-12) 7. Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors Bonnie Beam-Stratz, Community Outreach Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern WI Chapter-

Learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. 8. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and Dementia Jody Krainer, Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network Manager, WI Alzheimer’s Institute, UW-Madison An overview of diagnosing dementia, and identifying the additional challenges faced by those living with an

intellectual developmental disability. Strategies will be suggested to overcome some of the challenges. 9. Compassion Fatigue and Caregiver Burnout Rachel M. Kummer, & John P. Martin, Medical Social Workers, Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Recognize the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and learn about healthy coping strategies to

prevent caregiver burnout. 10. Substitute Decision Making Christine Freund, Adult Protective Services Specialist, Sheboygan County Health and Human Services; &

Lee Mitchler, Medical Social Worker, Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Gain general information on advanced health care planning and guardianship. Learn the differences and

discover which would be appropriate to pursue depending on the situation. 11. Dementia and Driving (repeat) Steve Pazynski, Medical Review Supervisor, Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles Discuss basic myths about aging, driving and different age related changes. Learn how the DMV makes

exceptions and what a family member/general public can do if someone shows signs of unsafe driving. 12. Exercises for Everyone (repeat)

Fred Brown, Exercise and Activity Coordinator, Generation

Exercise is crucial for everyone! It increases strength & flexibility, reduces joint pain, and combats fatigue.

Sheboygan County Caregiver Conference

Registration Form Registration deadline: Thurs, Nov. 9, 2017

Mail completed registration form

and check payable to:

Alzheimer’s Association

620 S. 76th

Street, Suite 160

Milwaukee, WI 53214

(Lunch is included with registration)

Grant funds for assistance with supervisory care may be available. Contact Ginny for details: 920.838.1311

Email:

City/State/ Zip:

Address:

Name:

Phone:

Workshop A Choice:

Workshop B Choice:

(Make one selection for each workshop session)

$5 Before or on Thursday, November 2

$10 After Thursday, November 2

Conference Fees:

7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6. (select one from # 1-6)

(select one from # 7-12)

Conference Schedule

9:00 Registration, visit exhibitors

9:20 Welcome

9:30 What is New and What is True in Alzheimer’s Research Kimberly D. Mueller, Ph.D., Associate Researcher, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute A review of emerging topics with a national and

local perspective.

11:00 Break, visit exhibitors

11:15 Workshop A (see reverse for descriptions)

12:15 Lunch (included), visit exhibitors

1:15 Workshop B (see reverse for descriptions)

2:15 Break, visit exhibitors

2:30 Learning, Coping and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Former Gov. Martin J. Schreiber will candidly describe challenges he has experienced and missteps he has made as a 10+ year caregiver for his wife, who lives with Alzheimer’s. He will highlight how compassion and humor provide comfort, and offer practical advice.

3:15 Closing, Wrap-up and Door Prizes

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