Lunch and Learn - Understanding the Dementia Experience

Area: East Texas
Audience: Professional, Community, Caregiver
Location: Salvation Army Adult Day Center
305 Shands Drive
Lufkin, TX
Date: 9/13/2012
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 AM

Join us for a presentation by Alzheimer's Association Educator Andrea James, MPH about understanding the dementia experience.

Andrea will demonstrate the impact the symptoms of dementia have on a patient's abilities through a simulation of learning empathy and sensitivity training. She will also discuss techniques to communicate with individuals with dementia and the responsibility in providing person-centered care to avoid stereotyping and discrimination.

One hour of CEU available for nurses and social workers.


A light lunch is provided. Seating is limited. Please RSVP.

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Contact Name: Mandy Humes
Email: mandy.humes@alz.org
Phone Number: 936-632-9930