Dementia is a disease. It is not normal aging. Unfortunately, the prevalence of dementia is significant. The Alzheimer’s Association informs us that someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease every 67 seconds. Every professional can expect to work with clients with diminishing or diminished capacity. How should you respond to those individuals? Are you prepared, or will you struggle when that happens?
On February 12, 2016, the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey hosted a conference in Dalton, Georgia. This conference is designed to help you understand the challenges of working with individuals who have diminished or diminishing capacity. Dr. Peter V. Rabins, author of The 36 Hour Day, is our keynote speaker. Dr. Rabins will deliver a presentation on “Alzheimer’s Disease: The Challenges and Joys of Caregiving” and on “Surrogate Decision Making.” Viki Kind, a bioethicist and author of the Caregiver’s Path to Compassionate Decision Making, will speak on “Evaluating Risk, Danger and Safety When Creating the Care Plan.”
The conference was held at the historic Wink Theatre, 121 Crawford Street, Dalton, Georgia 30720. Proceeds from this conference will be used to place a service dog in North Georgia.
CEUs: Through the generosity of Dalton State College, social workers will receive 6 CEU credit. Although we make no guarantee, we are working to secure CEU credit for other professionals. We will provide a certificate of attendance. Attendees are responsible for all CEU costs.
Cost: The cost for non-lawyers who are NOT family caregivers or students is $35. We have reduced the price for family caregivers and students to $15, although we still encourage a donation toward the service dog if you can afford it. The second day of this program is presently reserved for lawyers. If you would like to attend the second day (February 13, 2016), contact us about pricing. Information regarding the second day is available at https://www.mcguffey.net/dalton-conference-2016. Both days have been approved for CLE for lawyers, but the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey makes no guarantee that CEU credit is available for other professions.
CONFERENCE UPDATE: This conference is a unique event in Georgia. To encourage greater participation, we have ELIMINATED late registration fees. REGISTER NOW TO SAVE YOUR SEAT!!
CONFERENCE UPDATE: WE HAVE REDUCED THE PRICE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND STUDENTS TO $15. THIS REPRESENTS THE COST OF PROVIDING LUNCH AND OTHER SNACKS, SO IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO MAKE A VOLUNTARY DONATION TOWARD PROVISION OF A SERVICE DOG. WE URGE YOU TO REGISTER EARLY BECAUSE IT HELPS US PLAN TO BRING YOU A BETTER CONFERENCE.
Door Prizes and Sponsorships: All sponsors will be asked to provide door prizes. The Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey is giving away a large screen television (or comparable gift) as a door prize. Contact Melinda Byers at mbyers@mcguffey.net if you would like to sponsor this event.
Agenda: The tentative agenda is as follows: Friday, February 12, 2016
- 8:00 to 8:50 Registration
- 8:50 to 9:00 Welcome David L. McGuffey
- 9:00 to 10:30 Dr. Peter V. Rabins, Professor and the Director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and co-Author of The 36 Hours Day Alzheimer’s Disease: The Challenges and Joys of Caregiving
- 10:30 to 10:50 Break [Visit exhibitor tables]
- 10:50 to 12:20 Dr. Peter V. Rabins, Surrogate Decision Making
- 12:20 to 1:40 Lunch [Visit exhibitor tables]
- 1:40 to 3:10 Viki Kind, M.A., Bioethicist and Author of the Caregiver’s Path to Compassionate Decision Making, speaking on Evaluating Risk, Danger and Safety When Creating the Care Plan
- 3:10 to 3:25 Break [Visit exhibitor tables]
- 3:25 to 4:25 Viki Kind will be speaking on Capacity and decision-making.
- 4:25-4:30 Final Door Prizes and announcements
- 4:30 Adjourn
This conference will take place in America’s Carpet Capital, located in the Appalachian foothills. Chattanooga (the Scenic City) is less than 30 minutes away, and Atlanta, Georgia is less than ninety minutes away. Family attractions are within easy reach, so bring your family.
Links for Local Businesses and Attractions:
- Dalton Chamber of Commerce: http://daltonchamber.org/
- Chattanooga Events: http://www.chattanoogafun.com/events
- Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.atlanta.net/Events/
Hotels: Among other hotels in the area, we recommend the following:
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 865 Holiday Inn Drive, Dalton, Georgia. (706) 217-6200.
- Marriott Courtyard Dalton, 785 College Drive, Dalton, Georgia. (706) 275-7215.
- Other hotels include: Comfort Inn & Suites, Country Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn & Suites, and the Hampton Inn.
The Fine Print: Seating is limited, and registration will not be confirmed until payment is received by the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey. No one is guaranteed a door prize; door prizes may be given to any person attending other than sponsors. Door prize winners are responsible for shipping costs, if any. All non-lawyer attendees are responsible for turning in their own CEU requests to appropriate boards and paying all CEU costs; the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey will provide you with a certificate of attendance, and will make materials available in electronic form. This program will be filmed. The Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey reserves the right to use, publish, display, distribute, sell, and/or reproduce in any manner video/recorded voice/photographs, including the right to edit or use a portion of such video/recorded voice/photographs for educational and marketing purposes and/or the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey website or other websites. Further, the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey reserves the right to partner with other organizations regarding any video or audio rebroadcast of the program presented. The Elder Law Practice reserves the right to make changes in the schedule to accommodate speaker travel plans or for other purposes. Because we are offering this conference to non-lawyers at a significantly reduced rate and we will incur expenses (e.g., reserving lunch, etc.), registration is not refundable. The Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey is not responsible for any loss or damage (including travel expenses and hotel accommodations) as a result of an alteration, postponement or cancellation of the event. Please note that while speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publication, the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey reserves the right to modify the advertised speakers and topics if necessary without any liability and without any specific notice. Any changes will be updated on our webpage as soon as possible.
Mark your calendar now.
If you have questions regarding this event, please feel free to speak with Melinda Byers. You can reach us at (706) 428-0888.
Registration form (fax registration form to 706-395-4008)
