Are You Caring for a Relative with Memory Loss?

Mark your calendar for a free community forum:

Planning for Dementia Care: Financial and Legal Resources for Caregivers
Thursday, March 15, 2007
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
RSVP by March 12 to: (206) 224-3757

Attendees will learn:

• About important legal documents relevant to caregivers
• How to discuss a loved one’s wishes
• Costs of care and ideas on how to cover costs
• Where to turn for help

Putting financial and legal plans in place is important for everyone, but for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, these plans are especially vital. Once a person is diagnosed with dementia, family and friends should help with the planning process.  The sooner planning can begin, the more the person with dementia may be able to participate.

Presenters are Rajiv Nagaich (Johnson & Nagaich, P.S., Elder Law and Estate Planning) and Joanne McMahon, MSW (Alzheimer’s Association). A panel of local experts will take questions from audience members. 

The workshop is free and open to the community.  Respite care is available and refreshments will be provided. The event will take place at:

ElderHealth Northwest
South Seattle Adult Day Health Center
4712 35th Ave S. (off Alaska)
Seattle, WA 98118

The forum is sponsored by the King County Dementia Partnership, whose members include: ElderHealth Northwest, Alzheimer’s Association, Evergreen Healthcare’s Geriatric Regional Assessment Team, Senior Services, Kin On Community Healthcare, and Seattle/King County Aging & Disability Services. 
 
For more information, call (206) 528-5315.