Farmington, MI
A Professional Approach to a Personal Disease
Provided by Wayne State University, Institute of Gerontology
The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter
Presented Courtesy of Odyssey Hospice
Featured Speakers:
Carol Waarala, LMSW
Social Worker, Odyssey Hospice
“Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and How Hospice Can Help”
Peter Lichtenberg, PhD., ABPP
Director, Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University
“New Trends in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis & Treatment”
Wendy Lemer, GNP, CNP
Member of Alzheimer’s Association-
Greater Michigan Chapter’s Medical and Scientific Advisory Council
Henry Ford Medical Center - Neurology Department
“Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters”
PURPOSE/GOAL: To educate direct care workers on cutting edge research on Alzheimers pre-
vention and treatment, signs of Alzheimer’s disease and how hospice can help with the care of
an Alzheimers’s client.
WHO WILL BENEFIT: Social Workers and Nurses, Home care agency administrators, Non-profit
Agencies, Caregivers and family members in a kinship care situation
Download Registaration Form and flyer
COMPLETE REGISTRATION FORM AND MAIL WITH PAYMENT BY NOV. 15TH 2010