The brochure below has information regarding the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter's upcoming annual Spring conferece that they are hosting in collaboration with the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center.

12TH ANNUAL Elder Advocate Conference3 CE’s for SW, Nurses, NHA’s, OT, PT, and Allied Health ProfessionalsEmpowering Families to Make Educated ChoicesWednesday, Feb. 26, 2014Topics and PresentersHealth Care Reform: Implications for Seniors and Senior Services in Metro DetroitSharon Williams, BA, Healthcare Consultant• Discuss Medicare/Medicaid health consumer demographics in SE MI• Recognize the implications for Medicare/Medicaid consumers with ACA/Integrated Care Demonstration• Recognize the implications for health and community based care systems under Demonstrations• Discuss the roles of Healthcare professionals in new ACA integrated care demonstrationsOvercoming the Dilemmas of DownsizingCathy Lysack, PhD, OT (C) Wayne State University• Describe the elements of family systems theory• Discuss the disruption of a family system that illness, disability and family caregiving induces• Identify appropriate interventions with caregiving families• Identify appropriate interventions with difficult eldersLOCATION:EMBASSY SUITES, 28100 Franklin Rd., Southfield, MI 48034248-350-2000COST: $25Visa, MC, Discover acceptedIncludes Continental Breakfast3 Contact Hours NURSING: This activity has been submitted to the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91) for approval to award contact hours.

New this year, Michigan Residents have the opportunity to support the critical work of the Alzheimer's Association by checking a box on their income tax return forms and making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association. On your Michigan tax return form 4642 - Voluntary Charitable Contributions Schedule, the Alzheimer's Association of Michigan is listed.

The Mental Health & Aging Project will present a workshop in Farmington Hills on February 18, 2014: " Preventing and Responding to Challenging Behaviors in Persons with Non-Alzheimer's Dementias" by Dr. Shelly Weaverdyck. Participants will learn how to assess individuals with Alzheimer'sdisease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and Frontotemporal dementia and how to develop effective interventions that are specific to the person, situation, disorder, and stage of disorder.

Date: 06 Feb 2014 8:30 AM ESTGSWSM of Oakland County Presents:Substance Abuse and Older AdultsGuest Speaker: Marcia Relyea well known community expertDate: 2/6/14Time: 8:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.Location: Sunrise North2080 Telegraph Rd.Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302North of Square Lake Road, on west side of Telegraph.

Strategies to Improve Quality of Life for End Stage DementiaDeveloped and Presented By: Joyce Simard, MSW Internationally Acclaimed Dementia Care Specialist,Author and Geriatric/Palliative Care ConsultantProvided By:Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care and The Village of RedfordWhen: Wednesday, January 29, 20148:00 - 8:30:Breakfast and Registration8:30 - 9:30: CE PresentationRoom RCDVillage of Redford25330 Six Mile RoadRedford, MI 48240RSVP by 1-24-14 Phone: Shannon Hogg 313-541-6484 Email: shogg@pvm.

A Continuing Education Seminar at The Heritage Southfield You’re invited to a Continuing Education Seminar. Hospice Compassus will present “Principles of Medical Ethics”, specifically designed for nurses, social workers and discharge planners. You’ll learn more about Medicare hospice benefits and how to identify the medical events that prompt hospice discussions.

Kick off 2014 with a strong start to your continuing education needs and join BrightStar Care and Great Lakes Caring on Jan. 15, 2014, for a free CEU program. “Understanding Dementia” will enable you to identify symptoms, explain various causes, describe behavioral and physiological symptom and describe patient-centered care for those with dementia.