Save the Date for these Upcoming Events!

African American Caregiver Forum

Saturday, October 25, 2008
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Northwest African American Museum in Seattle

The Alzheimer's Association will host the 3rd Annual African American Caregiver Forum: Affirming the Legacy of Love. The forum will address the unique concerns of African American individuals and families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related memory loss disorder.

The forum, luncheon, respite care and a tour of the Northwest African American Museum are provided free to forum attendees. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for this event.  For more information and on-line registration, visit www.alzwa.org or call (206) 529-3894.

Economic Stimulus Reminder – October 15 Deadline

Many older adults may not be aware that they are eligible to receive at least $300 as part of the government’s Economic Stimulus package. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 15, 2008. You can apply for the payment by simply filing a 2007 tax return, and both AARP and the IRS have on-line tools to help make this process easier.  See the September issue of Seniors Digest for more information.

Promoting Resiliency with Older Adults

Tuesday, September 16
Location: Holiday Inn, SeaTac
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lunch included)

A FREE conference focused on addressing the mental health needs of older adults to support aging in place. Training topics include:

• Dependency and interdependency
• Ethical dilemmas with older adults, including hoarding and self-neglect
• Cultural competency
• Innovative programming, including partnerships between Aging and Mental Health systems
• Accessing and understanding the public mental health system

For more information, contact Jan Higgins at (866) 303-3037 or see the conference brochure and registration form. 

LGBT Caregiver Support Groups

Starts October 14, 2008
2nd Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 pm
Elderhealth Northwest
6555 Ravenna Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115

LGBT support groups provide a consistent and caring place for caregivers to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss.

Meetings are free and open to all LGBT care partners, family members and friends of individuals with memory loss. Support groups are led by trained volunteers who receive ongoing technical support and training from the Chapter.

Contact Caila Nickerson for more information at (781) 248-3524 or cailanickerson@gmail.com.