Alzheimer's Community Care Announces 2012 Alzheimer's Educational Conference May 31-June 1, 2012

2012 Alzheimer's Educational Conference - sponsored by Alzheimer's Community Care (image from event flyer for 2012 Alzheimer's Educational Conference )Alzheimer’s Community Care (ACC), a non-profit organization, has announced that its 2012 Alzheimer’s Educational Conference, with Keynote speaker Dan Rather, will be held May 31 and June 1, 2012, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Palm Beach, Florida.

This is a national conference which “offers education, support and inspiration for families living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder, and for the health care professionals who help provide support and care to them,” the organization announced. Up to 8 CEU’s will be available for professionals.

Dan Rather’s Keynote Address will be on the topic: Overcoming Life’s Challenges, Words of Inspiration and Motivation.

“Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in adults, and every 70 seconds, another diagnosis is made,” ACC states in materials about the conference.

“Be part of the education movement! Join caregivers, advocates and healthcare professionals from across the nation as we explore issues ranging from caregiver health and stress, research, behavior management, policy recommendations and more,” the organization urges.

For more information or to REGISTER for, or help sponsor, the event, visit the Alzheimer’s Community Care website.

Alzheimer’s Community Care is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1996, with the mission to “promote and provide specialized, quality, compassionate care within a community-based environment to patients and caregivers living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia disorders.” In addition to sponsoring the annual national Alzheimer’s Conference, Alzheimer’s Community Care provides specialized adult day service centers for Alzheimer’s patients, family nurse consultants, 24-hour Alzheimer’s crisis line, support groups, case management, education, training and advocacy. The organization serves Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties in Florida.

“It is our purpose to ensure patients’ and caregivers’ well-being while preserving their dignity within a community-based environment. Alzheimer’s Community Care serves as an innovative model of care by providing services and resources that are accessible, affordable, and individualized,” the organization states on its website.

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