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Alzheimer's:
Psychosocial, Medical and Legal Interventions
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Thursday,
May 31, 2007
8:30
a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Alliance
Health Center
5000
Hwy 39 North
Meridian,
MS 39301 |
Sponsored
By:
- Mental Health Association In
Lauderdale County
- Alliance Health Center
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Program
Topics:
Stage Development, Communication Tips
& Habits, Meaning and Purpose of maintaing health lifestyles, How
the brain, body and person work together, Legal steps involved with
estate planning, asset protection and long term care planning,
Medicare plans and coverages.
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Featured Presenters:
| Barbara
Dobrosky, MA, LSW |
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Mrs.
Dobrosky is the Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association
MS Chapter. She coordinates and provides workshops in
Mississippi. With a Bachelor of Science in Social and
Rehabilitation Services, and an
Masters in Gerontology, she has a long list of professional
achievements including Geriatric Education Center Associate
Direct and President of the National Episcopal Society for
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| Mr.
William B. Howell, Attorney |
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Mr.
Howell has practiced law in Mississippi for one third of a
century. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree at the Jackson
School of Law. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder
Law Attorneys. His firm, William B. Howell, Ltd., concentrates
its practice in estate planning, asset protection and long term
care planning. |
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| Mr.
Ashton Thompson, BSW |
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Mr.
Thompson has a BSW from Mississippi College. He has directed two
job training programs for Rankin County. He is currently a
licensed insurance broker in Mississippi and works for Pyramid
and Coventry Insurance companies that offer different Medicare
Advantage Health Plans to medicare recipients. |
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Who Should
Attend:
- Counselors
- Social Workers
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Nurses
- Clergy
- Direct Care Workers
- Psychologists
- MH/MR Administrators
- Teachers
- Any member of the community
concerned about Long Term Health Care Decisions, Medicare/Medicaid
Plans, and the care of a loved one with long term health problems.
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| Continuing
Education Available:
Social Work Units
.61
SWU's
For
DMH Mental Health Therapists
Retardation
Therapists Program
DMH
Case Management Certification Program
Licensed
MH/MR Administrator Program
5.25
Contact Hours
Through
the MS Department of Mental Health
For
Counselors
#4337
Counseling Program (NBCC)
5.5
Contact Hours
.55
CEU's
Through
Mississippi State University
For
Counselors
.50
CEU's
Through
EMCED
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| Registration:
Fee: $40.00 Per Person
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| For More
Information Contact:
Henry Daum at
601-693-2892 (Fax:
601-639-2273)
mhalc@bellsouth.net
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