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Enpowering Caregivers: Alzheimer's & Dementia Conference

Virtual conference provides tips on caregiving

"Empowering Caregivers" on April 26 is a free virtual conference that provides information on Alzheimer's disease and other dementia and how to care for people living with the disease.
"Empowering Caregivers" on April 26 is a free virtual conference that provides information on Alzheimer's disease and other dementia and how to care for people living with the disease.

Caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia can gain strategies, inspiration and resources for the supportive role by registering for the free virtual conference "Empowering Caregivers." The event is hosted by Life Bridges Program of MAC, Inc., on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Greater Maryland Chapter, Administation for Community Living, Eastern Shore AHEC, the University of Maryland Graduate School Geriatrics & Gerontology Education and Research (GGEAR) Program.

"Alzheimer's Disease Landscape: Latest in Research and Treatment" is presented by Rebecca M. Edelmayer, Ph.D., senior director, Scientific Engagement, Alzheimer's Association. Topics include:

  • The Long Goodbye-managing grief
  • Communication tips in clinical settings
  • Taking charge of your care team
  • Effects of COVID/isolation and cognitive dysfunction
  • Down's snydrome and Alzheimer's diseaseSocial work and CEUs credits are available

Register at https://www.macin.org/alzdementiaconference/.

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