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Alzheimer's Seminar at WIU-QC
February 25, 2010
MOLINE, IL – More than 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. To address a unique aspect of the disease, which is growing even more rapidly among individuals with disabilities, an educational seminar sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association–Greater Iowa and Illinois Chapters and the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities will be held at the Western Illinois University-Quad Cities campus Wednesday, March 24.
The seminar, which will focus on ethical, legal and clinical challenges, will be held from 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Such topics as end-of-life decisions, including the role of palliative and hospice care, will be presented, while WIU-QC Special Education Professor Don Healy will present "Aging/End of Life: Crisis or Opportunity for Individuals and Service Providers." Healy will also serve as the moderator of a panel discussion on improving the quality of spiritual care as a dimension of palliative care.
"Alzheimer's disease is increasing among persons with developmental disabilities, particularly those with Down Syndrome," Healy explained. "Alzheimer's must be considered a terminal condition that presents numerous challenges to provider organizations, families and friends of those who are affected."
Cost to attend the morning session is $30, while there is no charge for the afternoon session. CEUs (3.5) in continuing nurse education are available for an additional $10. To register, call (847) 933-2413. The event, co-hosted by the University of Illinois, Chicago, is part of The Professional Training Institute 2010 Programs.
For more information, contact Healy at (309) 762-9481, ext 270.
Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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