8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. - Registration/Continental Breakfast/Expo

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Keynote Address

Speaker: Dr. Gisele Wolf-Klein, Director of Geriatric Medical Education and Research, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Physician-in-Charge, Geriatric Community Health Center, Attending Geriatrician, Parker Jewish Geriatric Institute

Topic of Discussion: Update on Alzheimer's disease

Dr. Gisele Wolf-Klein will share new therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease and she will outline a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to the management of Alzheimer's disease.

10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. - Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Sponsored by Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Morning Breakout Sessions

Breakout I
Speaker: Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Director for Educational Programs, Alzheimer's Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter

Topic of Discussion: Understanding Behaviors and How to Respond

Ms. Snow will discuss the difference between dementia and normal aging. Through the use of interactive role playing she will demonstrate typical brain changes and behaviors that accompany Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders.

Understanding Behaviors and How to Respond (Microsoft Word Document)

Breakout II
Speakers: Vincent J. Russo, Esq., J.D., LL.M., CELA
Susan Malise, MBA, CLTC, Genworth Financial

Topic of Discussion: Elder Law and Long Term Care Insurance

Vincent J. Russo, Esq., and Ms. Susan Malise, will discuss the importance of having a long term care plan in place.
Mr. Russo is a nationally recognized author, lecturer and authority on Elder Law. He will focus on Medicaid and planning strategies to pay for long term care.
Ms. Malise will review the basic features of the New York State Partnership and will touch on the cost of Long Term Care Insurance in the metro New York area.
Time will be allotted for a Q & A session.

Elder Law Brochure (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Who Needs LTCI? (Adobe Acrobat Document)
Presentation - How to Pay for Long Term Care (Adobe Acrobat Document)

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon Keynote

Speaker: Joel Weintraub, M.ed, B.S., Humorous Educator/Physiologist

Topic of Discussion: Humor for the Health of it

Mr. Weintraub will discuss behavior modification techniques that will improve coping skills. Attendees will "learn how to go from a state of anxiety and depression to one of happiness, hope and productivity."

Humor for the Health of It (Microsoft Word Document)

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - visit with Exhibitors

1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions

Breakout I
Speaker: Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Director for Educational Programs, Alzheimer's Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter

Topic of Discussion: Progression of Loss

Ms. Snow will assist the caregiver in recognizing the level of cognitive impairment and associate this with the stages of dementia. Attendees will gain ability in their approach and personal care techniques.

Understanding Behaviors and How to Respond (Microsoft Word Document)

Breakout II
Speaker: Joel Weintraub, M.ed, B.S., Humorous Educator/Physiologist

Topic of Discussion: Care for the Caregiver

Caregivers experience an extreme amount of stress and the time has come to focus on managing their stress, and improving their nutritional and exercise habits.

Humor for the Health of It (Microsoft Word Document)

Breakout III
Speaker: Robin Lombardo, MS, St. Joseph's College Faculty, Department of Gerontology

Topic of Discussion: Activities to Soothe the Restless Soul

Ms. Lombardo will share creative activity ideas that will provide an enjoyable leisure time for both the caregiver and the person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Activities to Soothe the Restless Soul (Adobe Acrobat Document)

3:00 to 4:00 Dessert and Wine Reception