Wednesday, December 2, 2020
9:00am -9:30am
Introduction
Introduction
9:30am - 10:45am
Keynote Speaker
Laura Baker, PhD - Can Lifestyle Impact Health of the Mind as We Age?
10:45am - 11:00am
Break
Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Session 1
Can Major Surgery Trigger Dementia?
Speaker: Lori A. Daiello, Ph.D
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Break
Break
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Session 2
Maximizing Mobility at Home: A Holistic Approach Designed for those with Cognitive Deficits
Speaker: Justin J. Oakley, MSOTR/L, ECHMP
1:30pm - 1:45pm
Break
Break
1:45pm - 2:45pm
Session 3
What If? Be prepared for emergencies.
Speaker: Laurie Mantz, OTR, CADDCT
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Break
Break
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Session 4
Creating Daily Moments of Success
Speaker: Patty O'Brian, CDP
4:00pm - 4:15pm
General Session/ Q&A
General Session/ Q&A
Thursday, December 3, 2020
9:00am -9:30am
Introduction
Introduction
9:30am - 10:45am
Keynote Speaker
David Quiroa, ASB, Jennifer M. Kevorkian, Doreen Montaquila, BSW, CDP, CCM: Finding a Purpose
10:45am - 11:00am
Break
Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Session 1
My family member has dementia: Helping kids maintain relationships with their loved ones
Speaker: Sarah DeCosta
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Break
Break
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Session 2
Expressive Arts to Emphasize Nonpharmacological Approaches to Healthy Living with Dementia
Speakers: Amber Evans and Kelly McCarthy
1:30pm - 1:45pm
Break
Break
1:45pm - 2:45pm
Session 3
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia (en español)
Speaker: Leonor Buitrago
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Break
Break
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Session 4
Clinical Trials: 101 Hope in Alzheimer's Research
Speakers: Terry Fogerty, Tara Tang, Annie Cerullo, Catherine Taylor
4:00pm - 4:15pm
General Session/ Q&A
General Session/ Q&A
Friday, December 4, 2020
9:00am -9:30am
Introduction
Introduction
9:30am - 10:45am
Keynote Speaker
Rev Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel From Why Me to What's Next
10:45am - 11:00am
Break
Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Session 1
Be An Empowered Caregiver
Speakers: Linnea Tuttle, Maryam Attapour, Brendalee O'Hara
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Break
Break
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Session 2
Effective Communication and Understanding Dementia Related Behaviors (en español)
Speaker: Leonor Buitrago
1:30pm - 1:45pm
Break
Break
1:45pm - 2:45pm
Session 3
Legal and Financial Forget Me Nots for Caregivers
Speaker: Macrina G. Hjerpe, Esq
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Break
Break
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Session 4
Occupational Therapy for the Cognitively Impaired Individual in the Home Care Setting
Speaker: Linda Curry, OTD, MSOT
4:00pm - 4:15pm
General Session/ Q&A