2011 Workshops

Decades, LLC is proud to present numerous workshops every year to arm Albuquerque and Santa Fe community members with important information regarding elder care management. Below is a list of workshops we will be presenting this year. Please contact us for our most current schedule of workshops.

January 6
Memory Enhancement @ Atria

January 12
Insuring Continuity of Care & Reducing Recidivism: Connecting Families with Private Care Managers @ Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehab (Spotlight)

January 18
Memory Enhancement @ Meadowlark Senior Center

January 20
Brain Fit @ Fifty and Fit

January 25
Insuring Continuity of Care & Reducing Recidivism: Connecting Families with Private Care Managers @ Brookdale (CEUs)

February 3
Elder Mediation: Resolving Family Conflict and Avoiding Court @ Oasis

February 17
Care Management and Discharge Planning @ Fairwinds (CEUs)

February 28
POA and PR @ 3 Fountains

March 3
Clients with Collections @ TBD in Santa Fe

March 8
Decades’ Care Management: Fiduciary and Non-Fiduciary and Discharge Planning @ Presbyterian Hospital

April 20
Elder Mediation: Resolving Family Conflict @ Santa Fe Estate Planning Council

2011 Conferences/Events

February 23-25
New Mexico Chapter of the National Social Work Association Conference

March 3
Estate Planning: Art Collections (invitation only event) in Santa Fe

March 19
Rio Rancho Long Term Care Symposium@ Inn @ Rio Rancho (Panelist)

Presentation Topics

The elder care management experts at Decades, LLC are able to speak at workshops, conferences and other events regarding the following topics:

• Caring for Your Aging Parent
• Stress Reduction for the Caregiver
• Balancing Work and Caregiving
• Resolving Family Conflict
• Preparing for Emergencies and Hospitalization
• Legal Protection for Your Aging Family (“Springing” Power of Attorney)
• Choosing the Best Care Options for Your Aging Parent
• Brain Fitness for Maintenance
• Symptoms of Early Dementia

Contact us at 505-345-5529 for inquiries and booking information.

Professional Development for:
Social Workers, Clinical Care Managers, Attorneys & Physicians

Professional Development Seminars may be offered quarterly and may also be facilitated at your organization or for professional conferences. CEU’s can be requested for CPAs, Social Workers and Nurses on a session-by-session basis.

Our Professional Development areas of expertise include:

• Legal Issues in Aging
• Elder Mediation
• Recognizing a Vulnerable Older Adult Client and Taking Appropriate Steps
• Assessing the Needs of Your Patient/Client
• Working With Professional Geriatric Care Managers – What Can We Do To Help Your Patient/Client?
• Expectations of Court Towards Qualified Health Professionals
• Financial Issues in Aging
• How Can Geriatric Care Managers Assist Rehab and Discharge Planners?
• Guardianship, Power of Attorney…Which Is Appropriate for Your Client?
• Conservator Role and Collaboration with CPAs
• Overview of Professional Geriatric Care Management
• Overview of Medicare & Medicaid – Who’s Eligible for What? How Do Individuals Access These Programs?
• Legal and Behavioral Aspects of Assessing Cognitive Decline
• Substance Abuse and Aging
• Depression, Suicide and Aging
• Death, Dying and Bereavement
• Sexuality and Aging
• Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
• Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Family Centered Seminars may be offered monthly or upon specific request. Topic areas will be rotated throughout the year. Fees for professional and/or corporate entities: $150/hour or $800/full day.

Contact us at 505-345-5529 for more information, registration materials, and our most current seminar schedule.