BEST FRIENDS™ TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Maine PASA has received funds to support members to attend the Best FriendsTM Approach to Alzheimer’s Care training program! This training addresses the needs of people with Alzheimer’s and the importance of skills in the relationship between the caregiver and the client. Advanced registration is needed. Call Maine PASA to request funds to attend: (800) 268-6612.
Presque Isle - Area Angency on Aging May 18, 2007 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m Key Bank Bldg 187 State St. 2nd Floor Conference Room Presque Isle, ME 04769 Trainer: Dottie Sines Contact: Dottie Sines 764-6185 ext. 106
Hallowell* - Senior Spectrum May 29, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cohen Community Center (Doors Open at 9:00 a.m.) Town Farm Rd. Hallowell, ME 04347 Trainer: Darlene Field Contact: Leslie Bray 1-800-282-0764 ext. 106
Lewiston* - Seniors Plus June 4, 2007 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8 Falcon Rd. Lewiston, ME 04240 Trainer: Darlene Field Contact: Kathy Brill 800-427-1241
Biddeford - Dept. of Health and Human Services June 5, 2007 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 208 Graham St. Trainer: Darlene Field Contact: Register at www.maine.gov/dhhs/setu/setu.htm or call Jan Halloran at 287-9233
Dover-Foxcroft* - Eastern Agency of Aging June 19, 2007 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m Mayo Hospital 897 West Main Street Piscataquis Room Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 Contact: Gail Drasby 564-0231
Standish* - Southern Maine Agency of Aging June 26, 2007 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m Reservations required St. Joseph College Alfond Center Standish, ME 04084 Trainer: Liz Weaver Contact: Ann O'Sullivan 1-800-427-7411
Skowhegan - Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County June 29, 2007 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m (1/2 hour lunch break) Reddington Fairview General Hospital 40 Fairview Ave. Skowhegan, ME 04976 Trainer: Jan Halloran Contact: Gail Drasby 564-0231
* Condensed training primarily focused on family caregiver perspective.
(of) Other Funding - trainings not funded by the Best Friends!" Program There may be a cost involved to participate in the training.
Contact Jan Halloran at 287-9233 or at
for further information regarding above listed trainings, about the additional trainings being scheduled, or about having training at your organization or program.
(Stipends are available for Maine PASA members to participate in a Best Friends!" training. Please contact Elise Scala at 228-8423 or at
for more information)
For more information on local events and to inquire about scholarships, call (voice) 800-268-6612 or (TTY) 800-809-4501. If you need an ASL interpreter or other accommodations to attend an event, please remember to contact the hosting organization at least two weeks in advance.
