Alzheimer's Talks

During the month of April, we will host a three-part program about care and caregiving for patients with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Program Director for “Special Care Unit” at Darien Healthcare Rosemary Mc Intyre, MSW, MPH, who organized this program: “Caring for Loved Ones When Memory Fails,” has worked for 15 years with Alzheimer’s patients and their families. She has extensive experience in individual and group counseling for families of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. She has included other experienced professionals to take part in this series.

Understanding the Clinical Picture
of Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease

Welcome:
Rosemary Mc Intyre, MSW, MPH, Dementia Program Director, Darien Health Care

Speaker:
Dr. Ralph Sperry, PhD., Corporate Director of Alzheimer/Dementia & Behavioral Sciences, Healthbridge Management

Caregiving for Loved Ones

Speakers:
Rosemary Mc Intyre, MSW, MPH: A Professional’s Experience of Working with Caregivers
Annette Nieves, CRT: Experience of a Family Caregiver At Home and in a Nursing Home

Legal Issues of Caregiving
Speakers:
Attorney Steven Keogh, Esq.: Advice Regarding Assets From An Elder Care Attorney
Staff of Darien Health Care: Resources for Caregivers