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| Comfort Care for People with Devel. Disabilities and Alzheimer's Disease |
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| Date: 3/24/2010 |
| Time: 8:00:00 AM |
| An educational seminar sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association–Greater Illinois Chapter and the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities: Lifespan Health and Function, Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago.
Alzheimer’s disease is growing problem among persons with developmental disabilities, particularly those with Down syndrome. Alzheimer’s disease must be considered a terminal condition that presents numerous challenges to provider organizations, families, and friends of those who are directly affected. This seminar will describe the ethical, legal and clinical challenges and offer insight into how to best meet these challenges. End-of-life decisions including the role of palliative and hospice care will be discussed by a panel of experts. This seminar will be helpful to managers and administrators in DD settings as well as staff of hospice organizations
Presenters: Jeannine Forrest, PhD, RN, Alzheimer’s Association; Alan Factor, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago; Vicki Striegel, LNHA, MBA, Aspire on Eastern; Dennis McGuire, PhD, Adult Down Syndrome Center of Lutheran General Hospital; Amy Frazier, MS, RN, Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care.
Fee: $45
$30 for those taking part via videoconference at the Greater Illinois Chapter’s Bloomington and Springfield offices. Space is limited so reserve today! For further information, please go to www.alz.org/illinois or call 847-933-2413.
Videoconference Location: Bloomington Office, Springfield Office - 303 N. Hershey Road Ste 2A 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Suite C
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Alzheimer's Association - Greater IL Chapter
8430 West Bryn Mawr Ave.
Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60631
United States
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