Join us November 10, 2011, Noon Eastern for a live, one hour interactive webinar featuring Drs. Gianluca De Leo and E. Ayn Welleford. Review details >>> Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this … Continue reading
THE TRIAD IN DEMENTIA CARE: METHODS FOR STRENGTHENING THE PARTNERSHIP
Join the live webinar scheduled for December 2, 2011, Noon Eastern, featuring Dr. Christy Jensen. The slide presentation will be followed by Q&A moderated by Dr. E. Ayn Welleford. The webinar, as always, is free for all – review the research’s background, the panelists’ bios and registration here.
Virginia’s DCJS Alzheimer’s training program featured in FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Robert Schaefer, M.P.A., and Julie McNIFF, M.S.Ed.
Agencies need to understand how to respond to the unique challenges presented by persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
Featured in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, October 2011.
LIVE WEBINAR: Telephone Support Program for Caregivers: A Pilot Project
Join us November 15, 2011, Noon Eastern for a live, one hour interactive webinar featuring Sonya Barsness, Tracey Gendron, Lynne Seward, CTRS, and E. Ayn Welleford, PhD.
VA Dementia State Plan – Your Comments are Requested!
Following the state-wide series of public listening sessions and from dementia researchers, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission has drafted the Dementia State Plan: Virginia’s Response to the Needs of Individuals with Dementia and their Caregivers.
Please access the plan’s discussion page to review the document and leave us your feedback!
Thank you!
Building the Greater Richmond Age Wave Plan: A Regional Roundtable
Today people are living longer lives. What will it be like in 20 years when 1 out of 4 of us is 65 or older? Come to the regional Roundtable and help shape our plan to become an age wave ready community.
When:
Tuesday, September 20th
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Speakers:
Joan M. Twiss, Founding Executive Director of the Center for Civic Partnerships
Thelma Bland Watson, Executive Director of Senior Connections
James A Rothrock, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
Sherrie Brach, CEO of United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
R. David Ross, Executive Director of the Older Dominion Partnership
Joel Mier, Vice President, Customer Strategy and Marketing, Genworth
Discussion:
- Replicable Models for Age Wave Ready Communities
- Work Group Sessions to Build Regional Age Wave Plan
- Greater Richmond Age Wave Efforts & Updates
- Opportunities to Share, Plan & Engage in Regional Work
Where:
The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen
2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
http://www.artsglenallen.com
Mental Health Needs of Family Caregivers (WEBINAR)
The American Psychological Association , in partnership with the U.S. Administration on Aging, will hold a webinar to explore the mental health needs of family caregivers and effective interventions and resources to support those needs.
Title: Mental Health Needs of Family Caregivers: Identifying, Engaging and Assisting.
Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Eastern
Webinar Overview:
Participants of this webinar will learn about: (1) the increasing number of family caregivers and the diversity among this population and in their experiences; (2) the range of mental health issues that may occur in family caregivers; (3) strategies to identify and engage family caregivers experiencing strain, to overcome reluctance to utilize services, encourage self-care, and refer to mental health services when needed; (4) effective interventions that are proven to be effective in addressing caregiver stress and burden, and (5) the availability of a wealth of resources to support the strengths and address the problems of family caregivers including the American Psychological Association’s Family Caregiver Briefcase http://www.apa.org/pi/about/publications/caregivers/index.aspx.
Presenters:
Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, family therapist, author, educator and Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in Springfield, PA, and member of the APA Presidential Task Force on Caregivers
William E. Haley, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Professor at the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and member of the APA Presidential Task Force on Caregivers
Deborah A. DiGilio, MPH, Director, American Psychological Association Office on Aging and immediate past Chair of the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging.
Moderator: Greg Link, MA, Aging Services Program Specialist, U.S. Administration on Aging
To register for the online event:
1. Go to https://aoa-events.webex.com/aoa-events/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=664734221
2. Click “Register”
3. Complete the registration form and click “Submit”
Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions for how to join the event.
Please note: Space is limited, so please register soon!
Assisted Living Administrator Virginia regulatory Exam Preparatory Course
As you are aware, the Department of Health Professions recently passed regulations that require Administrators of Assisted Living Facilities to be licensed. The requirements for the licensure will include passing an exam on the domains of practice as set forth by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB).
VCU Department of Gerontology wants to help you, as a current administrator, prepare for this exam.
Two Day Training (15 contact hours): Assisted Living Administrator Training
When: Saturdays October 22, and November 5th from 9am-4pm Lunch included
Where:The Crossings at Bon Air 9100 Bon Air Crossings Dr Richmond, VA 23235
Please contact: Kim Williams kwilliams33@vcu.edu or 804-828-1565 to reserve your spot.
Department of Gerontology Virginia Commonwealth University 804-828-1565 www.sahp.vcu.edu/gerontology
“Improving Eldercare Through Education”
How to use and help others use Virginia Easy Access
We are thankful that HelpLine staff and volunteers were willing to participate in the training today and request that any feedback be shared with Joseph Hoyle, VDA Policy Analyst at joseph.hoyle@vda.virginia.gov. Please see this training document for further reference.
Thank you, Dr. Welleford! Welcome Dr. Slattum!
On June 14, 2011, at the last meeting of the Virginia Commission on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, we bad farewell to Dr. E. Ayn Welleford, Immediate Past Chair of the commission (whose term on the Commmission ends at the end of this month) and welcomed Dr. Patricia Slattum as the new Chair.
Review both of our commission’s leaders bios below:
E. Ayn Welleford, MSG, PhD, received her BA in Management/Psychology from Averett College, MS in Gerontology and PhD in Developmental Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has taught extensively in the areas of Lifespan Development, and Adult Development and Aging, Geropsychology, and Aging & Human Values. As an educator, researcher, and previously as a practitioner she has worked with a broad spectrum of individuals across the caregiving and long term care continuum. As Associate Professor and Chair of VCU’s Department of Gerontology, she currently works to “Improve Elder Care through Education” through her Teaching, Scholarship, and Community Engagement.
Outside of the classroom, Dr. Welleford provides community education and serves on several boards and committees. She currently serves as Chair of the Governor’s Commonwealth of Virginia Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Commission. Dr. Welleford is the proud recipient of the 2008 AGHE Distinguished Teacher Award.
Patricia W. Slattum, PharmD, PhD is Associate Professor, Director of the Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Program, and Vice-Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Slattums teaching, research and practice interests are improving pharmacotherapy for older adults residing in the community and assisted-living facilities, the effects of medications on cognition, and medication management in Alzheimers disease. She partners with a pharmacy located in a large retirement community to develop pharmacy practice models to provide care to seniors. She received the 2005 Innovative Practice Award from the Virginia Pharmacists Association. Dr. Slattum is a member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Alzheimers and Related Disorders Commission. She was recognized as the 2005 Teacher of the Year by the VCU School of Pharmacy and the 2005 Gerontology Educator of the Year by the Virginia Association on Aging. She is the 2008 recipient of the American Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics William Abrams Award in Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology. She receives grant support for her research from the Alzheimers Association, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the pharmaceutical industry. She received her B.S. in Pharmacy, Certificate in Aging Studies, Pharm.D. and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from VCU. She completed an NIH postdoctoral traineeship in drug disposition and aging at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.