31st Annual Convention. Kick-off to the Future-CWAG CARES: Family CARE, SeniorCARE, MediCARE, BadgerCARE and Quality HealthCARE. Bart and Cherry Starr at Senior Achievement Awards program. 7-10 and 11, 2008. Register early for discounts. Details >
Thursday, July 10, 2008 — 11:00 am Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 3, 2008
Anne Basting, Ph.D, Director, Center on Age & Community, UW-Milwaukee, shares experiences in bringing artists and care professionals together to create an environment that is enriching for staff, clients, and their families. Helen Bader Alzheimer's and Aging Speaker Series. Details >
Thursday, July 17, 2008 — 9:00 am Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 10, 2008
July 17 & 18. Best practices, falls prevention and more for those in aging and public health, evidence-based prevention, or Living Well with Chronic Conditions or Stepping On programs. Details >
31st Annual Convention. Kick-off to the Future-CWAG CARES: Family CARE, SeniorCARE, MediCARE, BadgerCARE and Quality HealthCARE. Bart and Cherry Starr at Senior Achievement Awards program. 7-10 and 11, 2008. Register early for discounts. Details >
Anne Basting, Ph.D, Director, Center on Age & Community, UW-Milwaukee, shares experiences in bringing artists and care professionals together to create an environment that is enriching for staff, clients, and their families. Helen Bader Alzheimer's and Aging Speaker Series. Details >
Mary Brintnall-Peterson, PhD, presents research-based information on caregiver differences, stresses, and appropriate ways to support individuals. Details >
July 17 & 18. Best practices, falls prevention and more for those in aging and public health, evidence-based prevention, or Living Well with Chronic Conditions or Stepping On programs. Details >
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 — 10:00 am Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Five concurrent sessions on topics ranging from skin care to bias, transfers/mobility, and more. Special session preceding the Focus 2008 Conference for Health Care Providers and Division of Quality Assurance staff, Wisconsin DHFS Details >
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 — 8:00 am Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Conference tailored for Wisconsin Health Care Professionals. Breakout sessions, exhibits, networking. Keynote: Cheryl Kirking, Spashes of Joy. Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services Details >
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 — 8:30 am Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Free education event for front-line caregivers offered every other month. Today, Pat Bruce of Interfaith Older Adult Programs helps paid caregivers understand why family caregivers do what they do. Also a video on helping disoriented adults with discussion. Details >
Are you and your facility prepared to handle a major regional emergency? State and local disaster response experts help you develop a preparedness plan for frail elderly people and those with disabilities. Details >
Join Care Wisconsin and others in celebrating the launch of Family Care in Waukesha County. Karen Timberlake,Wisconsin Secretary Health Services; Daniel Vrakas, Waukesha County Executive, and others. Details >
Craft and submit proposals for presentations at the annual joint conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging (to be held March 15-19 in Las Vegas, Nevada). Details >
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 — 9:00 am Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
First day of 2-day summit on responding to the needs of aging populations in Wisconsin's counties sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Organization. With Robert Applebaum, PhD, director of the Long-term Care Project, Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University. Details >
Thursday, July 10, 2008 — 3:00 pm Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Free education event for front-line caregivers offered every other month. Today, Pat Bruce of Interfaith Older Adult Programs helps paid caregivers understand why family caregivers do what they do. Also a video on helping disoriented adults with discussion. Details >
