Friday November 2, 2018
Location: Cascade Community Church
35190 DeLair Road, Abbotsford, BC, V3G 2E2
It is difficult to predict what the future will hold particularly if you or someone you know is dealing with a disability. This workshop will feature a variety of resources and information to help plan for the future regardless of age.
As the years pass by after brain injury, a variety of new issues arise over time. This workshop will also explore changes in brain function during aging after ABI, coping with life’s transitions and financial considerations.
Agenda – Friday November 2, 2018
8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration, Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 8:35 am Welcome and Introductions
8:35 am – 9:50 am Dr. Cheryl Wellington, UBC
Using biomarkers to help predict outcomes after Traumatic Brain Injury
9:50 am – 10:00 am Break
10:00 am – Noon Laurie Geschke, Plan Institute
Planning for A Good Life, Now and in the Future
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Rosemary Fromson, Counsellor, RPC, MPCC
Aging, Transitions and Communication
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Arlene Schoeten, MSA Society
Representation Agreements Section 7/NIDUS
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break
3:15 pm – 4:15pm Kevin Coughlin, Public Guardian & Trustee
How the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) Can Assist an Adult with an ABI
4:15 pm – 5:00 pm Cyndi McLeod, Alzheimer Society
Dementia Friends
5:00 pm Closing Comments
For details on speakers and presentations, please click on the
General Registration $95.00 per person
(Group rates and subsidies are available)
Register and/or sponsor online at:
https://braininjuryplanningforthefuture.eventbrite.ca
Breakfast and lunch included