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MARCH RISE AND SHINE DINE WITH A DOC™
  Breakfast Courtesy of Alzheimers Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Dr. Jacqueline Shin PhD

Dr. Jacqueline Shin PhD.
Indiana State University
200 N. 7th St.
Terre Haute, Indiana 47809
 812-237-2461

Dr. Shin earned her Ph.D. in cognitive psychology at the Pennsylvania State University (1997). She was awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) fellowship to conduct research at the University of California at Berkeley on Parkinson’s disease as a postdoctoral fellow (1998-2001). She has also taught and conducted research at the University of Virginia and is now an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the Indiana State University. Her research interests include subcortical functioning, cognitive function in neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive and brain mechanisms of action sequencing and training; Procedural learning of cognitive and motor sequences, Cognitive motor function and development of procedural skills across the life span which prompted her current research on how Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease influence memory and motor skill.  Alzheimer’s disease affects an increasingly large number of elderly people in the U.S. Memory and the quality of life are severely compromised in Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Shin will overview how Alzheimer’s disease influences memory and brain structure. She will share with you her latest cutting edge outcomes pertaining to her research conducted here in Terre Haute.   Alzheimer’s is a progressive and fatal brain disease and the most common form of dementia. As many as 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal. Today it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. Someone develops Alzheimer’s disease every 71 seconds….Don’t let Alzheimer’s steal your dreams.  Be proactive…make your reservation to attend and learn.


Who should attend?
This FREE in-service will be of interest to: General public

Health care workers
Family members                                                                                                                     
Caregivers

Breakfast served complements of Alzheimer's Association


Greater Indiana Chapter

The Greater Indiana Chapter is one of over 70 Alzheimer's Association chapters serving communities across the United States. To learn more about the Greater Indiana Chapter, click here.

National Alzheimer's Association chapter network

 

Introduction

The Alzheimer’s Association provides supportive programs and services to help people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers deal with the disease and its impact on their lives. Each chapter in our nationwide network offers the five core services described below. In addition, some chapters offer special programs such as assistance to individuals with Alzheimer’s who live alone, people living with early-onset Alzheimer's, rural and/or multicultural outreach, care coordination services, and training programs for families and professionals.

Core programs and services

Information and referral — A chapter helpline provides emotional support to the caller as well as information about Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, chapter services and referrals to community resources. Chapters maintain updated information on home care, adult day care, care coordination, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, eldercare lawyers, financial planners and transportation. Staff and trained volunteers can help assess whether a specific care provider meets the individual needs of a person with Alzheimer’s.

Other information services include:

  • 24/7 Helpline for local referrals
  • Chapter Web site resources and links
  • Access to resources at the Association’s Green-Field Library
  • Portfolio of publications about Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving, financial and legal matters

Care consultation — Dedicated professional staff help people navigate through the difficult decisions and uncertainties people with Alzheimer’s and their families face at every stage of the disease. Services can be provided by telephone, e-mail or in-person These include:

  • Assessment of needs
  • Assistance with planning and problem solving
  • Providing supportive listening

Support groups — Peer- or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer’s disease are facilitated by trained individuals. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with early-onset and early-stage Alzheimer’s, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

Safety services — Chapters promote and encourage people with Alzheimer’s to enroll in MedicAlert® + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return®. When a person with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia wanders or has a medical emergency, the chapter provides support to the family and assists law enforcement.

Education — Chapters maintain a variety of educational materials (brochures, videos, audiotapes, and books) on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Topics include basic information about the disease, getting a diagnosis, communication techniques, home safety tips, choosing a residential care setting, caregiving experiences and activity programming. Educational programs address the specific interests of the general public, individuals with the disease and their families, and health care and social services professionals. Chapters also provide customized speaking engagements on request. Some educational programs offer continuing education (CE) or continuing medical education (CME) credits.

 

Wellness clinic: Complimentary blood pressure and blood sugar screening done courtesy of

Intrepid USA Home Health Care