Caregiver Bootcamp
2016-10-15 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Insight Memory Care Center, 3953 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030
Join IMCC for a special day-long training event covering many essential caregiving topics!

Bootcamp Schedule
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration & Breakfast
Thanks to Arbor Terrace of Fairfax for providing breakfast!

9:00 am – 10:00 am | Integrative Care
Winnie Suen, MD, MSc, AGSF, INOVA Geriatrics Integrative Care Service
Hospitalization happens, but INOVA Geriatrics Integrative Care Service can help! GICS helps assess, advocate, and support the senior's needs during a hospital stay, at home, and provides suggestions for long term needs.

10:00 am – 11:00 am | Legal Needs
Derek S. Cervoni, Esq., Cervoni Disability Law, PLLC
Legal needs, such as powers of attorney, wills and estates, guardianships, and trusts will be discussed, along with Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income for people diagnosed before 65.

11:15am – 12:15 pm | Financial Needs
Tom West, Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC
The financial costs of long term caregiving are enormous. Presented by a financial manager with expertise in long term care planning, explore some of your options for this important aspect of caregiving.

12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch
Thanks to Old Dominion Home Care for providing lunch!

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Dementia Overview
James Bicksel, MD, Capital Neurology Services; Inova Memory Program
Learn how to diagnose dementia, distinguish the different types, and gain an understanding of the typical behaviors associated with the disease.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Community Resources
Nancy Dezan, ElderTree Care Management
You are not alone. A multitude of services are available right here in our local area! A discussion will help you learn how to navigate your choices.
