$10 Conference fee includes:

• 2 Keynote Speakers

• 3 Break out Sessions

• A Resource Fair with more than 25 local service providers.

• Opportunities for “self care” such as on site massage therapy.

• Respite care opportunities

• A chance to connect with other caregivers.

Do you require respite care orspecial accommodations?

Call 323-4390

If you need an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or

modification of policies or procedures in order to participate

in this event, please contact Debbie Wills

no later than September 9, 2011to make your request.

September 24, 2011 ABOUT THE SPONSORS

AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan organiza-tion with a membership that helps people50+ have independence, choice, and controlin ways that are beneficial and affordable tothem and society as a whole.

www.aarp.org/hi • 1-866-295-7282 (toll free)

Project Dana is an interfaith volunteercaregivers program that provides supportservices for frail elderly and disabled persons.

www.projectdana.org • 966-5583

The Hawaii County Office of Agingis an Area Agency on Aging designated to establish a comprehensive and coordinatedsystem of services in Hawai’i County whichenables older people to live independentlyand with dignity.

http://hiadrc.org

Hilo 961-8600 • Kona 323-4390

The Alzheimer’s Association AlohaChapter provides supportive services tohelp people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers deal with the disease and its impact on their lives.

www.alz.org

Hilo 443-7360 • Kona 238-0484

Hospice of Hilo provides care beyond thecure for anyone facing a life-limiting illness,death or grief.

www.hospiceofhilo.org. • 969-1733

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7:30 a.m. Resource Fair

8:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. Welcome

9:10 a.m. Long-term Care,Hawaii’s Current andFuture Challenge

9:45 a.m. Deciding Who Cares

11:15 a.m. Resource Fair Exhibits

11:30 a.m. 1st Concurrent Session

12:15 p.m. Lunch

1:15 p.m. 2nd Concurrent Session

2:05 p.m. 3rd Concurrent Session

2:55 p.m. Panel Discussion &Door Prizes

4:00 p.m. Pau

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Current and Future Challenges of Long-Term Care

A look at the work of the Long-term Care Commission and what you needto know to prepare for your own health and long-term care.

Stuart Ho, Long-term Care Commission Chair and AARP Hawaii President

Deciding Who Cares

An overview of legal issues in caregiving, plus alternatives to guardianship, such asdurable powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, trusts and more.

James Pietsch, JD; Lenny Lee, Ph.D,University of Hawaii Elderlaw Program

Session DecriptionSessions will be repeated up to three times to allow people to participate in their top three session choices.

Session A - You Don’t Have to Be Famous to Fall! Falling is the leading cause of injury anddeath among older adults. Learn about fallsand how to prevent them. Mike Hirano, Project Dana

Session B - Forgetfulness or Dementia?Learn to recognize the signs for Alzheimer’sand Dementia. Get tips for coping withtheir effects on the patient, caregiver and ohana.

Session C - What Are We Going To DoAbout Mom? An engaging discussion about family dynamics in caregiving and aging resourcesto help ease the burden of care. Dr. Michael Cheang

Session D - Caregiving: An Emotional Roller Coaster Love. Hate. Grief. Guilt. Overwhelmed.Under Appreciated. Does it ever end? Howwill I cope? Explore the emotions that maycome with caring for a loved one. Aaron Yamasaki, Hospice of Hilo

Session E - The Secrets of Staying Sharp: Current Advances in Brain ResearchLearn how our brains change as we age andhow to create a brain healthy lifestyle. Thismulti-media presentation offers insightsfrom the nation's top neuroscientists onhow our brain changes as we age. Megan Hookey, National Retired TeachersAssociation

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