Navigating the Complex Role of the Caregiver - What to Keep in Mind
Event Information
Description
The Emory Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), the Emory Center for Health in Aging and The Links, Inc.—Atlanta Chapter invite you to join us for our 5th Community Forum on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Carter Presidential Center from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Community Forums are held to create awareness of health promotion practices about memory preservation for long term lifestyle benefits. Our topic for this year’s forum is designed to help family members, caregivers and health care professionals obtain information about community resources and unlock answers to the keys that reduce caregiver stress. After attending the forum participants will be able to identify best practices that lessen the caregiving burden. Attendees will hear from the top researchers, social workers and clinicians on prevention strategies and scientific advances related to conquering caregiver challenges.
The Forum is open to the community and comprised of public health professionals, caregivers, and men and women who want to explore the latest standards of care that implement a multidisciplinary team approach for patients with cognitive impairments. There is no charge for this event however space is limited. Registration is required and parking is free. For more information contact Cornelya Dorbin at 404-712-1416 or via email at cdorbin@emory.edu.