Wednesday, July 18, 2012

10:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Mountain / 12:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Eastern

Part of the Family Caregiver Support Series, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care

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Being a caregiver can be stressful, but there are ways to cope. This webinar will acknowledge the stress faced by anyone who is caring for an older adult and offer solutions on how to manage that stress. We will introduce you to the extent of caregiver stress, outline signs that stress might be affecting you, and offer tips on dealing with special caregiving considerations.

Participants in this web seminar will:

• Learn about the extent of, and be able to identify the signs of, caregiver stress and depression
• Discover ways to handle the challenges of caring for those with Alzheimer's disease
• Gain tips and strategies to lessen caregiver stress, burnout, and depression
• Earn one hour of  *free* continuing education credit by attending the event and completing a CEU survey

Presenters:

Dr. Amy D'Aprix is the Executive Director of the DAI Foundation, a nonprofit organization established to meet the needs of caregivers. She is also President of Dr. Amy Inc., a company dedicated to Family Caregiver Wellness by providing access to information and education, services, support with emotional and family issues, and legal and financial support. She holds a PhD and Masters in Social Work, specializing in Gerontology, and earned her CSA (Certified Senior Advisor) - a designation for which she also trains others, as part of their accreditation.

Mary Alexander, Director of Strategic Alliances with Home Instead Senior Care corporation, actively manages strategic partnerships with companies, associations and organizations whose products, services and programs help franchise owners grow their businesses. She and her team’s focus include long-term care insurance companies, hospitals, health care organizations, work/life balance opportunities and senior industry leaders.