Education
Recurring Workshop
Educational Geriatric Symposium
This in-person symposium on Thursday October 17th in Hays will be filled with information on what is currently affecting our geriatric population and their families. Registration is now open! Reserve your spot today!
https://www.clinkscaleslaw.com/events-1/tenth-educational-geriatric-symposium/form
Oct 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hilton Garden Inn, 221 W 43rd St, Hays, KS 67601
Registration will be $160 for all attendees.
https://emma-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/zvcgb/19af8fe604c5dfd6622a297becb9c4ed/Symposium_2024_Registration.pdf
The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to nearly double from 52 million in 2019 to 95 million by 2060, and the 65-and-older age group’s share of the the total populations will rise from 16% to 23%. Because of this rise in our geriatric population, this symposium will be filled with information on what is currently affecting our geriatric population and their families.
Our symposium will be a full day event on Thursday October 17th located at the Hilton Garden Inn in Hays, KS. Our event will feature industry experts.
Target Audience: APRNs, RNs, Social Workers (working with older adults), Social Services Designees, Nursing Home Administrators, and other allied Health Professionals for CEU credits
General public is welcome to attend for no CEU credits
This Symposium is sponsored by Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, P.A. and The University of Kansas Medical Center Area Health Education Center-West.
Online Resources
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA
ONLINE RESOURCES
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org
10 Signs – https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10_signs
10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others – https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/10-steps
Dementia Stages – https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/stages
Sleep Issues – www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/sleep-issues-sundowning
National Institute on Aging – Health
www.nia.nih.gov/health/infographics
Sundowning – www.nia.nih.gov/health/tips-coping-sundowning
Brain Health – www.nia.nih.gov/health/topics/brain-health
Sensory Loss – www.nia.nih.gov/news/take-care-your-senses-science-behind-sensory-loss-and-dementia-risk
Get Fit For Life Guide – https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/get-fit-for-life-exercise-physical-activity-for-healthy-aging
Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet – https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease Genes – https://order.nia.nih.gov/publication/understanding-alzheimers-disease-genes
Mayo Clinic – Diseases & Conditions – Alzheimer’s Disease
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions
Sundowning – www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert-answers/sundowning/faq-20058511
Very Well Mind
Confabulation: Why We Generate False Memories – www.verywellmind.com/confabulation-definition-examples-and-treatments-4177450
UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program
Caregiver Training: Agitation and Anxiety – www.youtube.com/watch?v=hahvUXwTXE4
Caregiver Training: Home Safety –
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LneALBpMfE
Caregiver Training: Sleep Disturbances –
www.youtube.com/watch?v=skgL6XzLqG8
Kansas University’s Lifestyle Empowerment for Alzheimer’s Prevention (LEAP!)
Learn powerful, science-based strategies to boost your brain health!
https://www.kumc.edu/research/alzheimers-disease-research-center/community-outreach/lifestyle-empowerment-for-alzheimers-prevention.html
Booklet:
https://issuu.com/kuadrc/docs/leap_booklet_v6_english_current?fr=sNWZmODcwMzgyODQ
KU Med Memory Clinic
Behavior Guide:
https://www.kumc.edu/documents/alzheimers/2024_Mood_and_Behavioral_Challenges_in_Dementia_r2.pdf
Past Education
Alzheimer’s Association Kansas Education Conference
