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"Soul" Food: Recipes for Healthy Living When the Diagnosis is Alzheimer's This conference will focus on ways to maximize health and wellness for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. November 11, 1998 8:30 am-4:00 pm at Goodwin House West 3440 South Jefferson Street Falls Church, Virginia The 12th Annual Caregivers Conference sponsored by The Northern Virginia Respite Care Consortium: Alexandria Agency on Aging Alzheimer's Association, Northern Virginia Chapter ElderLink, Options for Caregivers Fairfax Area Agency on Aging Department of Family Services Fairfax County Health Department Family Respite Center Goodwin House West Madison Adult Day Health Center The conference is partially funded by: ManorCare Health Services Sunrise Assisted Living Who Should Attend Family members caring for persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias; persons concerned about family and friends with dementia; family members who manage care provided by others for loved ones with dementia; people with dementia; community health care providers; nursing home, assisted living and adult day center staff, and others helping diagnosed individuals and families dealing with dementia. Why Attend to explore ways to be a successful caregiver; to understand and use the variety of techniques and activities that enhance quality of life and care for persons with dementia and their caregivers; to explore the needs of the human spirit, how to nurture the spirit of those with dementia, and how community can offer greater spiritual support to the caregiver; to gain an understanding of recent advances in Alzheimer's research and treatment; to identify techniques that maximize intellectual and physical functioning; to appreciate and build upon the potential for creative expression by people with dementia, and to strive for physical, emotional and spiritual balance in your life. Program Participants Keynote Speakers: Lela Knox Shanks A scholar and a lecturer from Lincoln, Nebraska, Mrs. Shanks authored the widely acclaimed book Your Name is Hughes Hannibal Shanks: A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's. She cared for her husband Hughes at home for 14 years prior to his death earlier this year. Harry R. Moody, PhD Executive Director, Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College, New York, New York. Dr. Moody is author of over 75 articles, edited collections and several books. His latest book, The Five Stages of the Soul: Charting the Spiritual Passages that Shape Our Lives, has been hailed as "a rare and remarkable glimpse at the workings of the human heart." Presenters: Kim Brooks Director, Holistic and Therapeutic Activities Department The Asbury Home Gaithersburg, Maryland Nancy Connell Assistant Director, Holistic and Therapeutic Activities Department The Asbury Home Gaithersburg, Maryland Warren D. Conner Head Instructor T'ai Chi Study Center Great Falls, Virginia Karen Kostreba, LCSW Director of Social Work Goodwin House West Falls Church, Virginia Richard W. Lindsay, MD Head, Section of Geriatrics University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia Ann Lipe Music Therapist Damascus, Maryland Lin Noyes, RN, MSN Director, Family Respite Center Falls Church, Virginia Rebecca Perry, AT Director of Art Therapy Goodwin House West Falls Church, Virginia Fred Schack, PhD Adapted Physical Education George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia Conference Schedule Time Details 8:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions 9:15 a.m. Common Sense, Stamina and Spirit: Ingredients for Successful Caregiving Lela Knox Shanks 10:30 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m. What's New in Alzheimer's (Update on Research and Treatments) Richard W. Lindsay 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Morning Concurrent Sessions 1A-T'ai Chi: A Refreshing Recess from Daily Hassles Warren D.Conner 1B-Comforting the Confused Mind Through Art Therapy Rebecca Perry 1C-Mind Movements: Exercises to Facilitate Healthy Cognition Lin Noyes 1D-Making Scents Out of Aromatherapy Kim Brooks 12:40 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Afternoon Concurrent Sessions 2A-Therapeutic Use of Music with Persons with Alzheimer's Ann Lipe 2B-Exercise, Activities and Nutrition for Persons with Alzheimer's Fred Schack 2C-Stress Reduction Through Visualization Karen Kostreba 2D-Therapeutic Touch and Massage: It's All in the Hands Nancy Connell and Kim Brooks 2:35 p.m. Nurturing the Spirit Harry R. Moody 3:45 p.m. Closing and Evaluation Fee: $20 per person (includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials) Note: Persons who need financial assistance to pay for in-home care for the day in order to attend the conference should contact the Alzheimer's Association, Northern Virginia Chapter for information about available subsidies at (703) 359-4440. Due to limited space, registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Registration closes on November 2, 1998. For More Information and Registration Forms, call the Alzheimer's Association, Northern Virginia Chapter at (703) 359-4440. Home | Contribute | Volunteer | Membership | What's New | Calendar of Events | Links | About Alzheimer's | Programs & Services | Search Last updated: October 19, 1998 Please return to https://www.alz-nova.org or call toll-free (866) 259-0042 or (703) 359-4440 for more information about services in Northern Virginia. © 1997 - 2001 Alzheimer's Association of the National Capital Area. 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