“The 36 Hour Day”

Event Date & Time

February 8, 2020 at 9:00am-12:00pm

Location

UT Health School of Nursing, Nancy Smith Hurd Auditorium, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr. , San Antonio, TX, 78229


Event Details:
“The 36-Hour Day”

Guest Speaker Peter Rabins, M.D., M.P.H.

Co-Author, The 36-Hour Day

Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from one of the most renowned authorities on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and the co-author of one of the most popular books used by caregivers today. Topics include:

• The process of diagnosing dementia

• Treatment options for Alzheimer’s and dementia

• Behavior challenges associated with dementia such as wandering, sun-downing, and the “I want to go home” syndrome and management techniques for these situations

• The emotional and physical impact of caregiving on caregivers

Stress Busting Techniques

11:00am - 12:00pm

Taking time for self-care should be a top priority. Participate in these 15 minute interactive workshops to learn practical techniques to help you relive caregiver stress.

•Mindful Breathing Techniques

•Hand Massage

•Aromatherapy

•Stretching exercises

Please Note:

Respite Care Available

Free on-site respite is available during the workshop with advance registration. Please select a Respite ticket for the person you are registering for respite and enter their name and information. If needed a program representative will follow-up to collect more

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