Free Half-Day Caregiver Conference in Encinitas

The following is a press release by the Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter

November is National Caregiver's month and we are proud to be offering this opportunity to our community that includes more 100,000 individuals providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia.

Hope for tomorrow, Help for today.

WHO:  Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter.

Featured presenters include:

·         Lisa E. Heikoff, MD, Physician in Charge, Continuing Care, Home Health, Palliative Care and Hospice, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group.

·         Michael Lobatz, MD, Neurologist, Scripps Health, Neurology Center.

·         Holly Pobst, Education and Outreach Manager, Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial Chapter.

·         San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts

WHAT:           FREE Half-Day Caregiver Conference to learn about Alzheimer’s and dementia from the experts. Topics include:

·         Normal aging versus signs of dementia

·         Current research findings & clinical trials

·         Practical tips on Caregiving through the holidays

WHEN:           Saturday, November 16, 2013 – 8:30 AM -1:30 PM

WHERE:        Encinitas Community & Senior Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas CA 92024

WHY:             The Alzheimer’s epidemic is skyrocketing. In San Diego County Alzheimer’s is the third-leading cause of death.  An estimated 60,000 San Diegans are living with the disease and more than 100,000 are providing care for them. There is currently no treatment or cure for this devastating disease, but the Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to providing support and resources through our programs and services, as well as raising crucial research funds in hopes of finding a cure.

RSVP:  Participants can sign up online at www.alz.org/sandiego or by calling 800.272.3900

CONTACT:  Jamie Hagan - 858.229.2690 or jhagan@alz.org