Caregiver Symposium: The Look of Caregiving in 2012 and Beyond

Free event for caregivers

Trying to make decisions on behalf of, or for, another individual is stressful in and of itself. Knowing where to start, where to turn or who’s out there is overwhelming to say the least. This FREE event will offer you information, resources and services provided in the South King and Auburn Valley.

The event will take place on June 2, 2012 from 11:30am to 4:00pm at Les Grove Park, Millennium Room, Auburn Senior Center, 808 9th Street SE in Auburn.

The schedule for this free event is as follows:

11:30 am: Welcome & Opening 11:45 am: Key Note Speakers: Douglas Wornell, MD, and Shannon Spoor, LICSW

12:15 pm: Lunch & Exhibits – Musician: Doug Deems-Frolic Tunery

1:00 pm: Panel Presenters – “Continuum of Care”

Adult Fam / Grp Home & Assisted Living / Memory Care: Lorett Bieker, Elder Care Consultant

Home Care / Home Health / Hospice & Geriatric Care Managers: Susie Meyers, RN, BSN

Options in Mental Health and Emotional Wellness: Shannon Spoor

Skilled, Respite and Long-Term Care: Roger Moore, Administrator

1:45 pm: Break

2:00 pm: Workshops

To register, call 1-800-370-8640

Caregiver Symposium

June 2, 2012

11:30 am – 4:00 pm

Les Grove Park

Millennium Room

Auburn Senior Center

808 9th Street SE

Auburn, WA 98002

“Caregiving for Self and Others”: Shannon Baker, LICSW & Barbara Guerrero, MSW

“Terri Shaivo: What We Can Learn From Her”: Elder Law Attorney-Rajiv Nagaich

“Memory Loss and Dementia: Who it Affects”: Dr. Douglas Wornell, Psychiatrist

“Tips on Downsizing, Moving and Selling”: SASH

2:45 pm: Vendor Visits

3:15 pm: Comic Relief: Stephanie Wickman, MSW, LICSW

3:45 pm: Closing and Drawings

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