Memory care expert encourages conversation and understanding of disease
DAVENPORT, IA (March 11, 2015) - Senior Star at Elmore Place is proud to welcome back national Alzheimer's and dementia expert Susan Scanland, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 at 4500 Elmore Avenue, Davenport.
Scanland's presentation, "Assisted Living: Preventing the Hazards of Staying Home Too Long," encourages a proactive discussion regarding the impact of prolonging a decision to move to a community that supports empowering activities and appropriate care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Scanland will address several risk areas for at-home seniors including financial losses and exploitation, driving issues, nutrition complications, adverse drug reactions, falls and injuries, wandering without supervision and depression from social isolation.
As the CEO and Founder of Dementia Connections, Scanland brings to the open forum more than 30 years of experience as a nurse practitioner working with direct care professionals who meet the needs of residents with dementia. With a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh, Scanland has provided more than 500 Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other age-related topics in 40 states. She has spoken at many national conferences, including the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the American Society on Aging and the Assisted Living Federation of America.
"Sharing valuable information on Alzheimer's and its effects on the entire family is vital when this disease is touching the lives of so many people," said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place. "It's important to note that assisted living also provides valuable resources to those individuals who don't have dementia but require extra care. We are thrilled to have Susan Scanland return to our community. Her national recognition and credentials bring valuable information to residents in the Quad Cities and beyond."
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Scanland's presentation will take place from 12 to 1 p.m., followed by tours and lunch.
RSVPs are requested by March 17. Please call 563.484.5114 to register. The first 25 to RSVP will receive a free copy of Scanland's DVD, "Talk the Talk/Walk the Walk: Optimal Communication and Dementia Symptoms."
For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to schedule a tour, call 563.484.5114 or visit the website at www.seniorstar.com.
