Morning Pointe will present in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, a Memory Care Seminar, What To Do in Emergency Situations, on June 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
There will be ors d’oeuvres and door prizes. The event will be free event.
The keynote speaker will be Matthew H.
Kodsi, M.D., Ph.D. Adult Neurology, Dementia & Memory Disorders, Chattanooga Neurology Associates.
The expert panel will discuss:
- What's new in dementia care
- "Take Me Home," the Chattanooga Police Department program for wandering
- How to get help in a crisis of aggressive behavior
- An emergency room visit from a doctor's point of view
- How to be prepared for a medical emergency before 911 arrives
- Obtaining emergency decision making rights during a crisis
Respite care will be available courtesy of Senior Helpers. Services are free during the event and will be provided at The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Chattanooga (across the street). Please RSVP before June 10 at 423 296-0097.
(Come early to allow time for a simple registration)
The event will be at Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford, 7719 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.
SERVICES
• Monthly Alzheimer's Support Groups
• Medication Management
• Wellness and Rehabilitation Services
• Individual Care Plans by Licensed Nurses
• Best Friends Approach
• 24-Hour Nursing Available
• Meaningful Day Purposeful Programming
• Teepa Snow Activity Boxes