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"Alzheimer's Disease: 
What Family Caregivers Need to Know"
Date/Location:
New Port Richey

October 2, 2008
Seven Springs Country Club
3535 Trophy Blvd.

Sun City Center

October 16, 2008
Aston Gardens
1311 Aston Gardens Ct off Del Webb Blvd.

Largo 

November 4, 2008
Pinecrest Place
1150 8th Avenue SW

 

Tampa

November 20, 2008
University Village
12401 N. 22 Street

Overview:

This program is to help individuals who are caring for a family member with Alzheimer's. Expert faculty from the Suncoast Alzheimer's and Gerontology Center will present on various aspects of AD. . Participants will receive a resource packet and lunch.

Topics:

SOME TOPICS VARY FROM PROGRAM TO PROGRAM; CALL FOR  SPECIFIC PROGRAM.

  • Understanding Alzheimer's disease- diagnosis, rate of progression, stages

  • Medications and current treatment options

  • Research opportunities

  • Communicating with the AD patient 

  • Managing troublesome behaviors

  • Coping strategies for caregivers

  • Legal and financial issues
    and more...
st: There is no cost  but registration is required. 
To Register:  For more information or to register, call the USF Suncoast Alzheimer's and Gerontology Center at  (813) 974-4355 or toll-free in Florida at 1-800-633-4563
OR email Eileen Poiley at epoiley@hsc.usf.edu
   

Five-Day Summer Geriatric  Institute

 CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2008 brochure
Dates: June 11, 12, 13, 18,and 19, 2008  
Times: 9:00- 4:30 pm
Location: Comfort Inn Hotel and Conference Center
820 E. Busch Blvd.
Tampa, Florida
Audience: ARNPs, nurses, ALF and nursing home administrators, social workers, care managers, guardians, mental health counselors, gerontologists, health care administrators, service providers and graduate students. 
Credit: Continuing education will be provided for ARNPs, nurses, ALF and nursing home administrators, social workers, guardians, mental health counselors, psychologists and activity therapists. All attendees will receive a certification of attendance.

This course is also a 3-credit graduate course in the USF School of Aging Studies and can be applied to the graduate certificate programs. For information on taking this as a graduate class, please call Gail Smith at (813) 974-9740.

Topics:  The program will include a variety of topics on current issues in again and practical information on the diagnosis and treatment of  common disorders in the elderly. Check back soon to see a complete list of topics.
Cost: $60.00    daily rate
$250.00   five-day rate 
$10.00     ARNP additional fee
$200..00   Exhibitor Fee
For more information: Contact Eileen Poiley at (813)974-4355  epoiley@health.usf.edu for more information. 
To Register: print the one page flier or brochure and mail along with your check to the address indicated. 
 

Clinical Drug Studies 

There is an extensive amount of research being done on Alzheimer's to identify new medications for treatment and prevention.  Check back often to see what new studies are enrolling. 

We are currently enrolling for the following study:

  • A home based assessment study for persons aged 75 and older to monitor their memory.

Studies we're involved in that are closed to enrollment:

  • A study of a Chinese herb that is used to treat Alzheimer's in China
  • Studies of medications that may prevent the formation or lower the levels of plaque in the brain
  • A study of a new set of memory tests
  • A study of a higher dose of an FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug
  • A study looking at brain changes on MRI with an FDA-approved Alzheimer's drugs
  • A study of an omega-3 fatty acid that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

 

Call our Study Coordinators at (813) 974-4355 for more information. 

 Updated December 2007. USF Suncoast Alzheimer's and Gerontology Center. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without written permission of USF Suncoast Gerontology Center is prohibited. Feedback is welcome to Eileen Poiley at epoiley@hsc.usf.edu or call (813)974-4355.