S U P P O R T     G R O U P:

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group -  East Lansing:  A monthly discussion group that meets the 4th Tuesday of each month and offers support, education, problem solving and guest speakers.  Open to all family and friends of those suffering from memory loss.  For more information, please call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/mglc.

U P C O M I N G    C O N F E R E N C E S

Tests & Measures for Geriatric Assessment, A Hands-On Course for Improved Treatment Planning , Documentation and Outcomes, sponsored by www.summit-education.com.  Speaker Cathleen Johnson, MS, TRS, OTR/L, Director for HCR Manor Care, discusses 1) Multiple tests and measures for clients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments; 2) Standardized, non-standardized and commercially available testing to identify appropraite treatment interventions; 3) Cognitive & psychosocial assessments for CVA, dementia, TBI and others; 4) Assessing physiological performance using measures like Dynamometry, MMT and others; 5) Neuromuscular and motor assessments; 6) Identifying appropriate assessment tools; 7) Incorporating assessment results into evaluation findings, progress reporting and discharge notes; and lastly, Improved documentation from admission to discontinuance of therapy.  Saginaw, MI – August 5, 2010, Grand Rapids – August 6, and South Bend, IN – August 7, 2010.  Phone 800-433-9570 or access more info through above link.

Know the 10 Signs – Early Detection Matters, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association.  Burcham Hills Retirement Center, 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing, MI.  Tuesday, August 10, 2010, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.   If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavorial changes, it’s time to learn the facts.  Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studes and plan for the future.  This interactive worksh0p features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease.  This program is free; contributions are welcome.  Advance registration is required.  For more information or to register, call 517-999-3004 or visit www.alz.org/mglc.

Gateway to St. Louis:  The Future of Collaborative Care, NAPGCM Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting and Symposium, sponsored by GCM.  St. Louis, MO.  August 27, 28, and 29, 2010.  Programs include:  The future of housing for the elderly, looking to the future in changing GCM practice,  a look at the management of chronic and recurring illnesses in the elderly from both a medical and pharmaceutical perspective, complimentary treatments in medicine, and reaching out to your clients through social networking.  Contact Judy Mange at mangej@msn.com, or phone 314-962-9115.

The Art, Science, and Magic of Rehabilitation Nursing,  ARN 36th Annual Educational Conference,  sponsored by the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.  Orlando, FL.  September 29 – October 2, 2010.  Topics include:  Pressure ulcer guidelines, infection control update, upper extremity protection guidelines, care coordination of the medically complex patient, management of geriatric clients, and successful transitions across healthcare settings.  Phone 800-229-7530 or visit website at www.rehabnurse.org

.