CONFERENCES & EVENTS

La Crosse
February 22 & 23, 2008
Social Issues on Aging
This workshop features a panel of providers and policy makers who offer insider perspectives on the current issues, programs, and services to help caregivers, family members, advocates alike.

April 9, 16, & 23, 2008
Psychology of Aging
Using Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, this workshop explores the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes associated with aging and elders.

March 27 & April 3, 2008
Dementia Specialist Program: Best Practices
Recommended for all levels of direct care staff, the Dementia Specialist program offers the most up-to-date knowledge and techniques for caring for people with dementia. Based on the principles of person-centered care, this two-day program offers practical skills that increase caregivers’ confidence and effectiveness especially when addressing difficult behaviors.

April 14-16, 2008
Charting your Course and Successfully Navigating Long-Term Care
This conference provides an opportunity for sharing and learning as Wisconsin’s long-term care system transitions to managed care.

Madison
March 11, 2008
Regional Dementia Education Conference
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills on timely topics from leaders in Alzheimer’s disease treatment and care!

Rhinelander
February 12, 2008
Direct Care Conference
This half or all day conference an awards and recognition for caregivers. Presentations include, “Practical Approaches for Working with Individuals with Dementia” and “Professionalism for Direct Care Staff.”

Wausau
Nursing Skills/Refresher Courses
Northcentral Technical College recognizes the changing needs and skills associated in the nursing field and is offering two options for individuals to sharpen their skills through individual modules or a complete refresher course.

Baltimore, Maryland
May 8-9, 2008
National Symposium on Strenthening the Home and Community-Based Direct Service Workforce
This event will provide a forum for showcasing best practices in home- and community-based direct service workforce development, highlight Federal and state workforce initiatives, and disseminate research findings. A primary theme of the event will be the importance of addressing workforce issues across age and disability consumer populations.

Online Modules
Caring for the Cardiac Patient
These online courses will offer students an enhanced level of knowledge and clinical skill level in caring for cardiac care patients, as well as prepare students for the ANH nursing certificate exam.