CAREGIVER FORUMS
The Arizona Geriatrics Society is committed to providing educational opportunities for healthcare professionals in Arizona through its educational programs and the AzGS Journal. However, we recognize the need to provide informational support to family caregivers. As a result, in June 2007 with grant from the Area Agency on Aging, Region One (AAA), AzGS inaugurated its first series of Caregiver Forums -- presentations by physicians and nurse practitioners to deliver medical recommendations to caregivers.
The intent of these Forums is to help caregivers feel more confident about caring for their loved ones by increasing their knowledge and understanding of medical issues. These Forums are offered free of charge. In 2009, AzGS will host the three Caregiver Forums for family and professional caregivers listed below.
2010-2011 CAREGIVER FORUMS
The 2010-2011 Caregiver Forums will be listed soon.
Space will be limited so to register for one or all four Caregiver Forums,
call the AzGS Office (602) 265-0211 or email (projects@arizonageriatrics.org)
CAREGIVER FORUMS ARE SPONSORED BY THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING, REGION ONE
2009 Caregiver Forums
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 & Tuesday, May 11, 2010
PLANNING AHEAD: HOW TO PAY FOR LONG-TERM CARE AND OTHER LEGAL ISSUES
featuring Jill Preston, BA, GCM, Elder Care Services Administrator, Jackson White Elder Law
@Clinical Advisor for Resources & Educational Services
(13012 N. Cave Creek #3, Phoenix)
Wednesday, April 22
LIVING SUCCESSFULLY WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
featuring Joanne Ceimo, MD, Medical Director, Inpatient Geriatric Services, Boswell Memorial Hospital and faculty, Banner Health/St. Joseph's Geriatric Fellowship Program
@Banner Medical Center Support Services Bldg
(13180 N. 103rd Dr., Sun City--103rd Ave & Thunderbird)
May 13, 2009
BASIC ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
featuring Helle Brand, PA, Banner Alzheimer's Institute
@Arizona Heart Foundation
(1910 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix)
2007 Caregiver Forums
WHEN A LOVED ONE GETS CONFUSED -- DELIRIUM AND CAREGIVING: WHEN IS IT AN EMERGENCY?
Dr. Marianne McCarthy, with over 30 years experience in geriatric nursing, described the differences between delirium and dementia and provided recommendation for caring for someone with delirium. Dr. McCarthy received her PhD from the University of California, San Francisco in 1992 and was a W. G. Kellogg Fellow who became the first nurse to complete the San Francisco Geriatrics Fellowship Program in 1990. Currently Dr. McCarthy is an Associate Professor and coordinates the Adult Health Advanced Practice Nursing Program in the College of Nursing at Arizona State University. She is nationally certified as a geriatric nurse practitioner and a clinical nurse specialist in geriatrics and maintains a clinical practice with the Ever Care Corporation. Dr. McCarthy’s program of research is focused on the recognition of delirium in older adults, and she has published in the areas of delirium, dementia, and advanced practice nursing.
June 5 - When A Loved One Gets Confused -- Delirium and Caregiving: When Is It An Emergency? (click to access her presentation)
DRIVING EVALUATIONS: WHEN TO TAKE AWAY THE KEYS
Dr. Margaret Behrens focused on how to determine whether it's time to 'take away the keys' when a loved one has dementia. She received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and completed her Family Practice Residency at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Dr. Behrens served as faculty, professor and then chair, of Department of Family Practice at the University of Illinois at the Ravenswood Family Medicine Residency Program, where she developed the geriatric curriculum. Currently she is lead physician at the Mayo Clinic Fountain Hills office, coordinates a third year Family Medicine Clerkship rotation for the University of Arizona, teaches Geriatrics in the Family Medicine residency and is the Medical Director of Westminster Village, Life Care Community in Scottsdale. Board certified in Family Medicine (re-certified three times), certified in Geriatrics (re-certified once), Dr. Behrens recently became a Certified Medical Director (of Long Term Care Facilities).
June 19 - Driving Evaluations: When To Take Away the Keys (click to access her presentation)
MANAGING INCONTINENCE: WHAT'S OUT THERE THAT WORKS
Dr. Walter Nieri discussed incontinence and how to cope with it. He is Program Director of the Sun Health/St. Joseph’s Geriatric Fellowship Program and the Director of the Sun Health Research Institute’s Center for Healthy Aging. Dr. Nieri is certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and as a Medical Doctor of Long Term Care. He serves as the Medical Director for several of the Sun Health facilities -- Grandview Care Center, Boswell Rehabilitation Center, La Loma Care Center, and Huger Mercy Living Center, an assisted living facility for patients with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Dr. Nieri is a member and past co-chair of the Maricopa County Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance, past president of the Arizona Geriatrics Society currently serving on the board of directors (member since 1991), and was a member of the Governor’s Council on Aging and End of Life.
June 26 - Managing Incontinence: What's Out There That Works (click to access his presentation)
