Have you been affected by dementia in some way?
Chances are you answered yes to that question. Perhaps a loved one has been diagnosed or a close friend has started exhibiting signs. You may have a friend who is currently taking care of a family member with dementia, and they’ve turned to you for a shoulder to lean on.
If you relate to these or any number of scenarios, our event “Dementia in the Family – Care Options and Resources” may be for you. This event, which will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 9 a.m. to noon, is free to the public and includes a continental breakfast and day care so that caregivers can attend.
With the generous support of the HMSA Foundation, Hale Hauʻoli Hawaiʻi is partnering with the Queen’s Medical Center, Alzheimer’s Association of Hawai’i, the Caregiver Foundation and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) for this event. Insightful presentations and a panel discussion on care options for people living with dementia will appeal to those who have been impacted by the disease in some way and are looking for more information on supporting loved ones with the best possible care.
Our mission is to promote positive aging and to act as a resource and referral partner for the caregivers of our aging seniors. Hale Hauʻoli means “happy place,” and our mission extends beyond our facility. Please consider joining us for this worthwhile event!
Location: Pearl City Library, 1138 Waimano Home Road. Free parking is available at Pearl City Library and on Waimano Home Road.
To register: Call Kathy Wyatt at (808) 292-4665 or (808) 798-8706 by February 24, 2018.
Speakers: Dr. Jessica Barry, a Staff Geriatrician with Queen’s Geriatric Services and a Consultation Geriatrician at Molokai General Hospital; Dr. Lois Ricci, a geriatric nurse practitioner/educator and consultant; Gary Powell, the Executive Director of The Caregiver Foundation, which serves the practical and emotional needs of caregivers and individuals needing care; and Kathy Wyatt, President of Hale Hauʻoli Hawaiʻi.