THE METROWEST ALZHEIMER PARTNERSHIP TO HOLD MORNING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON MARCH 31ST at Whitney Place at Natick
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ALZHEIMER EXPERT DISCUSSES “MANAGING THE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE”
Natick, MA. (January 27, 2012) - Where do families turn when they realize that a parent’s memory is fading? Dealing with the emotions surrounding the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most feared illness in the U.S. after cancer, is difficult. The MetroWest Alzheimer Partnership, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, is hosting an educational program that is free and open to the public on Saturday, March 31st (10:30 am – noon) at Whitney Place in Natick.
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Concrete help for families can be elusive as they struggle to provide daily caregiving, research local resources such as residential and day programs, and find local support networks. Especially difficult for families is when their loved one starts to exhibit some of the troubling behavior commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
The event features nationally recognized Alzheimer expert, Paul Raia, Ph.D. Dr. Raia has worked in the fields of gerontology and psychology for 30 years and appears regularly on Boston-based media outlets and on CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN and PBS national news programs. He serves as Vice President of Clinical Services for the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. He has a special interest in the management of problem behaviors and is a founder of an approach to dementia care called “Habilitation Therapy,” a technique that focuses on the patient’s emotions and remaining abilities. Dr. Raia will discuss habilitation therapy, among other topics, at the event.
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Senior support experts will also be on hand to discuss local resources for families.
Though attendance is free, reservations are recommended. Contact Kelly Payne of Whitney Place Assisted Living Residence at 508-596-3344 X3999 by March 26 or e-mail kpayne@salmonhealthandretirement.com. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease, visit www.alz.org/MANH.
