An "Evening on Aging" Planned for the Community

An "Evening on Aging" is planned for October 16, 2007 from 6pm to 8pm at Sandersville Technical College. Area health care providers have come together to provide valuable information to the public and designed to benefit persons of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Sandersville Technical College is hosting the event.

A panel of 3 guest speakers has been assembled. Dr. Richard Aronson, a phenomenal speaker, is from North Carolina where his private practice specializes in patients with a Dementia diagnosis. Michael Ferguson, Administrator of Lake City Nursing and Rehab is a well respected member in Georgia Health Care Association. He will be speaking on bringing the healthcare provider and families together as a team. Joe Shyrock, M.S.W., M. Div, is a Chaplain for United Hospice of Swainsboro and will be providing the most recent information on Advance Directives.

There is no charge for this seminar and refreshments will be served. you don't want to miss this opportunity whether you work with, care for, or are aging yourself. For more information, call 240-2008.

October 10, 2007

(October 17, 2007). The Sandersville Progress, p10A.

Evening on Aging hosts good turnout

By Justin Law

"Alzheimer's is one form of dementia that is getting more prevalent in the United States," says Dr. Richard Aronson at the Evening on Aging last Tuesday, October 16.

Aronson discusses various forms of dementia, how to detect it, measure it, and the impact it has on the family and more importantly, the individual. Later in his speech he cautioned to caregivers that patients will be more cooperative in learning if the caregiver is less aggressive with them. Other speakers included Michael Ferguson and Joe Shyrock.

The event was held at Sandersville Technical College. Serving on the program committee were: Sandra Seals of Heritage Inn, Becky Browning of Scott Health & Rehab, Bonnie Tanner of United Hospice, Ashley Gheesling of the Extended Care Facility, Ronda Harmon of Source Care management, Valencia Buck of Smith's Nursing Center, Patty Graybill of Wrightsville Manor, and Robin Smith of Oconee Health Care.

Members of the Pilot Club assisted with Hospitality. Refreshments were provided by Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc.

(October 1\24, 2007). The Sandersville Progress, p2A.