Join a free, virtual conference for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their families. Sessions will feature notable guest speakers and include a panel of persons living with early stage dementia. Topics include tips and strategies to living well with cognitive changes, use of expressive therapies and mindfulness practice to live well, a caregiver panel, how to approach resistance to care, and creating a healthy and safe environment for living with dementia.
Friday, February 3, 2023 – Programs for Individuals Living with Dementia
Note: All sessions will include live, simultaneous Spanish interpretation.
- 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Opening Remarks and Keynote, Living Well: Panel of Individuals Living with Dementia
- 11:00 – 11:15 a.m.: Break
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.:, Living Well with Cognitive Challenges: Tips and Strategies
- 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.: Lunch Break
- 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.: Living Your Best Life: Use Expressive Therapies and Mindfulness Practices
- 1:45- 2:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks
Friday will also include a special caregiver program in Spanish:
- 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.: Manejo de las visitas al hospital y salas de emergencia, presentado por el Dr. Juan Carlos Urizar, Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Saturday, February 4, 2023 – Programs for Family Caregivers
Note: All sessions will include live, simultaneous Spanish interpretation
- 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.: Opening Remarks and Panel of Caregivers: Accessing Services and Support
- 11:00 – 11:15 a.m.: Break
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Reducing Hesitancy to Care: Personalizing Your Approach
- 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.: Lunch break
- 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.: Creating a Healthy and Safe Environment for Living with Dementia
- 1:45 – 2:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks
