As a membership benefit, HACOC members may publicize professional events of interest to the membership on the website, and also make announcements at monthly meetings. All web submissions must be reviewed in advance. Requests and event descriptions may be sent to honey@honeyleveen.com It is suggested that information be forwarded at least two (2) weeks in advance of its addition to the Events Calendar. Web postings are a courtesy to the membership and are not endorsed or guaranteed by HACOC. MARCH 2010 Transitions of Care Workshop: A Geriatric Workshop March 5, 2010 8:00 am- 12:00 pm Texas Woman's University- Houston Center 6700 Fannin Street This training workshop is being sponsored by the Texas Consortium of Geriatric Education Centers. To learn more and to register for this workshop go to http://www.twu.edu/ce/Transitions-of-Care. asp Workshop Speakers Jane Bavineau Executive Director, Care For Elders Vice President, Sheltering Arms Senior Services Gloria Berendzen, LCSW Hospital to Home Transition Coach, Care for Elders Lynda Collins, LCSW Director, Continuity of Care The Methodist Hospital Jan Edwards, LCSW Director of Case Management, Sheltering Arms Senior Services Aanand D. Naik, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, and Investigator, Houston Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center David Putney, PharmD The Methodist Hospital Nancy L. Wilson, LCSW Assistant Professor of Medicine-Geriatrics, Associate Director TCGEC ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13th Annual Conference for Direct Care Workers Who Care for Older Adults Building Bridges…Connecting Passion & Quality This FREE full-day conference provides opportunity for individuals who provide direct, hands- on care to older adults to participate in workshops, develop new skills and share their experiences with others in the field. Attendees will learn about ways to improve client care and end the day with a renewed sense of pride in the critical work that they do. This conference offers:
713.685.6584 To register go online at www.careforelders.org/conference
3rd Annual Ready for Life Awards The Ready for Life Awards recognize direct care workers who “serve as a role model for others,” by demonstrating a commitment to improving the quality of life for older adults. For more information on award criteria and the nomination process, please see www.careforelders. org/conference |
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