Support for Alzheimer's Caregivers

In conjunction with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, on Saturday, February 28, 2009, Partners in Care offered a free event offering information for Alzheimer's caregivers. Renowned experts offered solutions and support for Alzheimer's caregivers, including:

• The latest information related to Alzheimer's disease, its diagnosis and treatment
• Hands-on strategies to manage difficult behaviors
• Financial and legal issues involved with planning for long-term care
• Care options and "how-tos" of building a care support team

featured panelists

Richard E. Powers, MD, chief, Bureau of Geriatric Psychiatry, Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation; and chairman of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Medical Advisory Board

Dr. Dale Atkins, Ph.D., psychologist, lecturer and popular commentator on family-related issues who regularly appears on NBC-TV's "Today Show”

David Cutner, JD, founder and partner in elder law firm Lamson and Cutner, PC, member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Hillory Thorpe, RN, BSN, and case manager for Partners in Care, who will provide information about navigating homecare options.

Susan London, LMSW, QDCP, an AFA social worker who will present strategies to prevent caregiver burnout.

Sponsored by Alzheimer's Foundation of America and Partners in Care, an affiliate of VNSNY.

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The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a New York-based national nonprofit organization focused on providing optimal care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, and their families, and is made up of more than 950 member organizations nationwide. Its services include a toll-free hot line, counseling by licensed social workers, a free caregiver magazine and professional training. For more information, call 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.alzfdn.org.

Partners in Care, a not-for-profit organization, is an affiliate of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, the largest home healthcare agency in the nation. Composed of more than 6,000 home health aides, RN’s and LPN’s, Partners in Care provides private care services for individuals who need assistance within their own homes. The organization helps New Yorkers afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and other illnesses maintain their independence and dignity by providing services, including personal care and companionship, private duty nursing, patient review assessments (PRI) and geriatric care management. For more information call 1-888-9-GET-HELP or visit http://www.partnersincareny.org.