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Senior Care Conference/Spring '15

Prince of Peace Catholic Community

19222 Tomball Parkway, Houston, TX 77070, USA

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Event Description

Senior Care Conference

A Pathway to Peace of Mind

 


Saturday, April 18, 2015

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM


Prince of Peace Catholic Community

19222 Tomball Parkway
    Houston, TX 77070



ü  Are you caring for a loved one whose health is failing?

 

ü  Are you part of the “Sandwich Generation”, caring for your own children and your aging parents? 

 

ü  Are you concerned about your own future and your options for aging in place?

 

 

Free informative workshops and information:

·         (15) Workshops presented by knowledgeable professionals   

·         (24) Exhibitors from a variety of local businesses to provide valuable resources and answers your questions.

·         Virtual Dementia Tour- Sponsored and provided by Silverado Memory Care.  The Virtual Dementia Tour was created by Second Wind Dreams® for people caring for those with Dementia, striving to provide better care.  Designed to build sensitivity and awareness in individuals caring for those with Dementia. 

·         FREE continental breakfast, compliments of The Solana at The Vintage

·         FREE hot lunch, compliments of Silverado Memory Care

 

 

 

Conference Schedule:

 

8:30 AM

Check In/ Exhibits Open/ Continental Breakfast

Community Center

9:00 AM

Welcome/ Introduction

Community Center

9:20 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 1 Workshops 

St. Joseph’s Center

10:40 AM - 11:50 AM

Session 2 Workshops

St. Joseph’s Center

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch/ Exhibits Open/ Door Prizes

Community Center

1:10 PM - 2:20 PM

Session 3 Workshops

St. Joseph Center

 

 

 

Workshops:


Session 1   (9:20 AM-10:30 AM)

1.       Caring for Ourselves as We Care for Others (Rev. Steve Ferguson, BCC Staff Chaplain, St Luke’s Hospital, The Vintage)

2.       Discovering Your Options: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Personal Care Homes, Independent Living (Kathryn Watson,  FindHoustonSeniorCare.com, Caregiver Life Coach/Author)

3.       Making Medical Decisions for A Loved One (Adam Pena, MA, Center for Medical Ethics, Baylor College of Medicine)

4.       The Medicare Puzzle: Understanding Medicare (John Holmes/Sid Bolmey, Seniors Choice Independent Insurance Brokers)

5.       In Home Services:  Home Health, Hospice & Private Duty (Suzi Mattingly, Area Manager, Encompass Home Health; Laura & David Hittler, Owners, At Your Side Home Care)

Session 2   (10:40 AM –11:50 AM)

6.       Caring for our Families and our Aging Parents (Deacon John Hagyari, M-DIV, Spiritual Counselor, Silverado Hospice)

7.       What to Look for in an Assisted Living Community (Stevee Steely, Community Liaison, Parsons House Cypress)

8.       Essential Legal Documents/Medicaid (Elizabeth Hilbun, Attorney at Law,  Hilbun Law Firm)

9.       Validation Method: Communication & Dementia (Donna Crabtree, Regional Director of Operations, Meridian Senior Living)

10.    Hospice An Overview & Benefits (Jim Bunch, Hospice Program Manager, Encompass Hospice)

Session 3   (1:10 PM -2:20 PM)

 

11.   Learning to Live Alone: Grief & Coping (Marlene Graham, LMSW-IPR Director of Psychosocial & Marketing, Rose of Texas Hospice)

12.   Alzheimer's Disease - Dealing with Feelings of Loss (Ann Marie McDonald, Regional Outreach Coord. Alzheimer's’ Association)

13.   Understanding the Health Care Continuum– Hospital/Rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility/Home Health (Regina Kendrick, LBSW/ Masie Cheng, LMSW Clinical Liaisons, HealthSouth Cypress)

14.   Your Life, Your Legacy– End of Life Planning (Joe Gonzalez, Family Service Manager, Dignity Memorial  Houston)

15.   Veterans Benefits & Texas State Benefits (Vincent Morrison, Harris County Veterans Service)

 

 


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