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As a member of the Alzheimer's Association Golf Classic Planning Committee, I hereby invite you all to the Golf Classic tournament, which takes place October 24. (
Click here to download the entry form.)
I can promise it will be a great time, and that you will be properly hydrated: Elder Law Associates is sponsoring the three beverage carts at the event. Come, you'll have a great time and support a very worthy cause.
-- Howard Krooks, JD, CELA
Labels: Alzheimer's
A change in the daily routine including an unfamiliar environment filled with new sights, odors and sounds, medications and tests, and the disease process itself can all be factors that increase confusion, anxiety and agitation in a hospitalized individual with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center has published a booklet that will help you meet the needs of these individuals. Containing facts about Alzheimer's disease, communication tips, personal care techniques, suggestions for working with behaviors and environmental factors to consider in the ER and in the hospital room, this guide is a must have for any caregiver of a person with a memory disorder.
When hospitalization occurs, the best option for the individual with Alzheimer's disease is the constant presence of a family member or a trusted friend. Because this may not always be possible, this booklet hopes to prepare you for the unexpected and the expected.
To learn more about Acute Hospitalization and the Alzheimer's Patient, click here!--Ellen S. Morris, Esq.
Labels: Alzheimer's, elder care
On Tuesday, June 17, we attended the Palm Beach Memory Walk 2008 Awards Breakfast in West Palm Beach. We received the exciting news that the Walk exceeded its goal of raising $100,000 by raising $120,000. Our team was recognized for second place in the category of Top Fundraising Team. The team that took first place better watch out… we have big plans for next year’s competition!
We are proud to be part of this successful effort raise awareness and funds for care for people living with Alzheimer’s, support and research for a cure. Stay tuned for the launch of our 2009 Memory Walk Team! We will need your help and support to help make an impact on this terrible disease.
-- Ellen Morris, Esq. and Howard Krooks, Esq., CELA
Labels: Alzheimer's, community involvement
