http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events.html A documentary film about the power of painting to engage people with Alzheimer's disease. Filmmakers will be there! http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/screening-of-i-remember-better-when.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:32:07 GMT CAC's 2009 Artist in Residence shares the work she has created out of her 3 month residency. Milvotchkee, Visconsin is a comedy about a tragedy. A searing look into the experience of aging from the inside out. Two readings by an array of local professionals and students: THURS 19th at 7:30, and SUND 22nd at 2. FREE http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/staged-reading-of-new-play-by.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:15:36 GMT Young @ Heart Get ready to rock with the most entertaining golden oldies you will ever meet in the senior citizen's chorus Young@Heart. This Independent Lens production is an inspiring story celebrating the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the life-affirming power of music. Guest: Anne Basting- Director of the UWM Center on Age & Community First Thursday of the month Free & open to the public http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/young-.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:33:05 GMT Recognizing Alzheimer's Disease Identifying Differential Diagnoses and Increasing Physical Participation in Research Presentations By: Mark Sager, MD Patrick Griffith, MD, FAAN Please RSVP to: nia.norris@aurora.org or 414 219 5170 http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/recognizing-alzheimers.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:12:05 GMT CAC Post-doc Fellow Jason Danely shares his research on "The life cycle as pilgrimage: religious practice and self-identity in Japan." http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/jason-danely-speaks-on-aging-in.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:43:22 GMT Free lecture & breakfast! Education Presentation: THE PRESSURE IS ON! CULTURE CHANGE IN THE CONTINUUM OF CARE: “HOW THE REGULATIONS ARE IMPOSING CHANGE, CHOICE & CREATING HOME” LOCATION: Saint John’s on the Lake 1840 N Prospect Ave. Milwaukee WI 53202 AGENDA: *8:00am - 8:30am Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking *8:30am - 10:30am Presentation RSVP: By September 11th to Nancy Tischer ntischer@saintjohnsmilw.org 414.831.6951 http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/care-wi-kickoff.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:10:09 GMT Topic: “The Dining Experience” Speakers: Ashley Hettermann and Shellee Roloff, CFSP http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/care-wis-next.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:07:13 GMT If you missed Cherry Picking Apple Blossom Time in May, you can see it on MPTV! http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/greenbergercebar-on.html Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:50:19 GMT In this intensive workshop, bring your passion and ideas and leave with a roadmap of how best to tell your story. - How do you take research data or a personal story and shape it into a theatrical event? - Who’s your audience? - Why theater? Why now? Merri Beichler (University of Indianapolis) and Laura Jacqmin (UWM Artist in Residence) will guide you through individual and group exercises to broaden your understanding of the forms, challenges, and rewards of theatrical presentations of healthcare stories. Limited to 20 people. Reservations required. 10$ http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/workshop--creating-theatre-for-health.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:13:07 GMT The 2009 CAC Dialogue in Best Practice explores the power of theatre to teach empathy in health education settings, be they in classrooms or conference halls. The Dialogue begins with a brief moderated discussion among Dr. Tracy Hoffman (Medical College of Wisconsin), Merri Biechler (University of Indianapolis), author of a play about cancer and caregiving, and Barbara Leigh (Milwaukee Public Theater), who tours a show about disability to schools and other settings. The discussion then opens to include the audience in the dialogue. Sample questions include: What projects might be needed/effective in Milwaukee? How can the arts be helpful to community health? What is the unique impact of the arts in medical education? The dialogue is ideal for people interested in using theater in public health, academic settings, or professional settings. Limited to 40 people. FREE, but RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/dialogue-in-best-practice--the.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:11:01 GMT 8:30 to 9 a.m. Registration, networking and breakfast 9 to 10 a.m. Alzheimer’s Disease Research Update Tracy Hoffman, MD Medical College of Wisconsin 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15 to 11 a.m. Early Detection in Alzheimer’s Disease Piero Antuono, MD Medical College of Wisconsin 11 a.m. to Noon Panel Discussion: Clinical Practice Observations, Research and Clinical Trials Tracy Hoffman, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Soryal Soryal, MD, Aurora Sinai Medical Center Cary Kohlenberg, MD, IPC Research Jennifer Imig-Burdett, Ph.D., Veterans Administration Medical Center http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/mcfi-milwaukee-center-for.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:05:15 GMT http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/fundraiser-for-purse-people-uniting-resources-1.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:31:38 GMT Faculty Presentations By: -Carolyn Baum, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Washington University School of Medicine -Cameron Camp, PhD, Hearthstone Alzheimer Care -Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health -Carey Gleason, PhD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health -Robert Green, MD, MPH, Boston University Schools of Medicine & Public Health -Kurt Hansen, MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health -Art Walaszek, MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/alzheimers-disease-annual.html Wed, 20 May 2009 16:17:25 GMT TimeSlips founder/director will offer a training workshop FREE! Including lunch and training supplies! The workshop will be filmed for the creation of an on-line training class. CEU's available for 10$. Sign up now, limited to 25 seats. http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/timeslips-training.html Sat, 02 May 2009 13:09:16 GMT CAC's 2008 Artist in residence David Greenberger and the Paul Cebar Stage Ensemble play the PABST! http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/greenbergercebar.html Sat, 02 May 2009 13:05:22 GMT Hmong Hip Hop artist performs with his grandmother http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/tou-saiko-lee-performance-and-open.html Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:21:14 GMT This year, we ask "How can we radically transform activities in long term care?" http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/next-step-think-tank-public.html Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:21:03 GMT A celebration of storytelling as a way to connect family and friends, young and old. 10 girls from the St. Joan Antida High School Boys & Girls Club present stories they gathered from peers and elders; facilitate one big group story; and share in snacks and prizes. Based on the TimeSlips storytelling method (www.timeslips.org) Free for families of all ages and abilities. Please see memory/dementia page for more information http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/storytelling.html Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:08:25 GMT The Department of Human Movement Sciences would like to invite you to the HMS 701/910 Seminar series. February 17th, 2009 4:30-5:20pm "Physical Activity is Related to Enhanced Brain Function in Patients at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease" Carson Smith, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Human Movement Sciences February 24th, 2009 4:30-5:20pm "Physical activity among urban, African American women" Amy Harley, PhD, MPH, RD Assistant Professor Department of Health Sciences http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/human-movement-sciences.html Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:38:26 GMT Training Package includes: -2-day intensive training -1-day practicum training -Web-based technical assistance -All training materials and manuals -Snacks and lunch -Certification -24 CEHs Cost: $950 http://www.ageandcommunity.org/events/tcare-training.html Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:54:52 GMT