The Geriatric Care Management Network of Southeast Michigan and the Gerontology Department at Madonna University is hosting a free workshop entitled Difficult Decision Making as Your Loved One Ages: Medical, Legal,& Emotional Aspects on Saturday, March 5 from 8:45am-1pm. Topics include long term planning, advanced directives, and emotional stress.
Speakers include Dr. Patricia Schmidt, Medical Director of In-House Hospice, Katie Graham, Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan Elder Law & Advocacy Center, and Peter Ostrow, Director of The Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program.
The workshop takes place in Kresge Hall Room 1316 at Madonna University located at 36600 Schoolcraft in Livonia. Continental breakfast is included. For more information, contact Serving Seniors at 248-375-9125.
About The Geriatric Care Management Network of Southeast Michigan
The Geriatric Care Management Network of Southeast Michigan is an affiliate of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. NAPGCM is the gold standard in the profession of geriatric care management. They provide leadership, education, and advocacy in the growing arena of geriatric care. A geriatric care manager is an experienced professional who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with elder care arrangements. Care managers have extensive knowledge about quality, costs, and availability of services in our community. They can connect you with the services which are right for you or your loved one. For more information, call 520-881-8008 or visit their website at www.caremanager.org.