Creatively Caring for Older Adults 
& Their Caregivers 2008; Part II
the 8th Annual Caregiver Conference 

June 12, 2008 
The Arboretum 
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
Pre-Registration Is Encouraged/No Charge for non-paid caregivers
A Workshop for Family Caregivers and 
Professionals Working with Older Adults

register   I    continuing education information   I   schedule of events    I   directions    I sponsors

 

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Creativity & Mental Fitness Virginia Templeton, M.D. Associate Director, Memory Care memorycare.org Now that long life is an expectation for most Americans, maintaining fitness is a common desire.  This session explores research on keeping ourselves mentally fit.  Templeton will describe the role of creativity in protecting memory. Creative Approaches to  Healthy Eating Susan Smith, RD, CNSD, LDN Mission Hosptals & Consultant Savid Moore, BS, CDM, CFPP Givens Estate In a world of food temptations, healthy eating habits are not easy to sustain.  This session explores the latest research about healthy foods and offers creative ideas for achieving a healthy diet. The Power of Creative Writing Jennifer Johnson, MS, MFA, LPC Psychotherapist & Rehab Consultant jenniferjohnsoncreative.com Creative writing is a powerful tool for self-care, personal transformation, and coping with stress.  This session will teach practical writing exercises that can be used to promote caregiver wellness and improve emotional coping skills. Creative Collaborations & Communications Jan Woloson, MS, LPC Director, Family Mediation &Training, Dispute Settlement Center dschc.org This session describes how to creatively communicate with others as a way to achieve optimal outcomes for the caregiver, care-recipient and their families.  Topics Woloson will explore are personal methods of handling conflict, interactive discussionas and practice of communication techniques that help create a safe, structured way to resolve conflicts. Creating Life Stories Gail West Assistant Director, Black Mountain Center bmcnc.org Sifting through our personal stories and those of others promotes understanding and relationship building.  This session offers ways to capture stories and reveal important feelings and needs of individuals.  Attendees are asked to bring family pictures, magazine articles, letters, and/or other items which are part of the personal stores caregivers want to create.

Schedule of Events     Thursday, June 12, 2008    9:00   Registration/Visit Vendors/                Community Resources     9:30   Creativity & Mental Fitness    10:45  Break    11:00  Creatively Approaches to                Heathy Eating   Noon   Lunch (provided by Givens Estates)                Visit Community Resources    1: 00  The Power of Creative Writing     2:30   Break     2:45  Creative Collaborations &               Communications     3:45  Creating Life Stories     5:00  Adjourn     CONTINUING EDUCATION 6.0 Clock Hours have been applied for through the North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. 6.0 Hours of Continuing Education Approved for Adult Care Home Staff. Major Sponsors: HOPE Behavioral Health  Services   Caregiver  Wellness Program  In collaboration with  Park Ridge Home Health & Land-of-Sky Regional Council’s     Family Caregiver  Support Program other sponsors/community resources

Directions to the North Carolina Arboretum:

Directions — From I-26, take Exit 33 (Old Exit 2) and head South on Hwy 191. Travel for approximately 2.1 miles (You will pass the Biltmore Square Mall). Look for brown signs for NC Arboretum.  Take a right turn at the stop light and just ahead take another right.  Take the parkway ramp off of Brevard Rd to the main entrance. 

For more about The Arboretum, call 665-2492 or visit their website for more detailed driving directions. 

There is no parking fee if you tell the person at the gate that you are attending this workshop.

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To Register:

Option 1 - (snail mail) You may download, print, and fill out the following form and send it, with any
                  required payment, via US Postal Service. 

registration form

                   Checks payable and sent to Park Ridge Hospital's HOPE Program
                                                                    P.O. Box 1569
                                                                    Fletcher, NC 28732

Option 2 - (on-line) You may respond via email to carolee.maxson [at] ahss.org  stating 
                  your intent to come including your full name and number of people planning to 
                  attend.  Then you must make a payment (if required) using PayPal by 
                  clicking one of the buttons below. 
                 (Registrations without subsequent payment will not be honored nor counted.)

If you are a non-paid family caregiver you only need to email carolee.maxson [at] ahss.org to register since there is no workshop fee for you.
 

If you are a professional caregiver follow the following instructions concerning your payment:

This secure payment method will allow you to pay 
with a PayPal account or your credit card.
To register multiple people, simply click the button and once you are taken to the PayPal site, change the quantity number to suit your needs.

CNA Registration $15

Professional Registration $50

All cancellations must be given (in writing or by phone) three days
before the workshop to receive a full refund.

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Still have Questions?
  Visit the FAQ page and the Program Schedule
or
       Call 828-682-2459 or 828-681-2203 or
       email Ruth Price at ruth [at] rutheprice.com 

To become a 2008 conference sponsor
call 828-682-2459 or 828-681-2203 or
       email Ruth Price at ruth [at] rutheprice.com 

Financial Support from:

Food and Financial Support from:

Givens Estates United Methodist Retirement Community is an ecumenical, Christian, not-for-profit corporation committed to providing the full continuum of quality care and services to seniors within its community, and to provide outreach ministries in the larger region. Since its inception in 1975, our goal is to optimize the quality of life for residents and staff by encouraging a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Givens Estates is dedicated to meeting the emerging needs of current and future residents in finding fulfillment, dignity, and purpose in daily living. 

Participation by Non-profit Community Resources: