Meeting of the Minds, 1st Annual Hudson Valley Regional Dementia Conference

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

9:00am - 5:30pm

DoubleTree Hilton Hotel - Tarrytown
455 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591

“You are invited to Meeting of the Minds, the first annual Hudson ValleyRegional Conference, the premier dementia conference for professionals in the field, people diagnosed with early dementia, families, and friends. The Alzheimer’s Association - Hudson Valley Chapter has developed this conference to create a day designed to inform, equip and support you with expert information and tools.

We’ve invited Dr. John Zeisel, Teepa Snow, and Dr. Keith Fargo, all nationally renowned dementia specialists, plus leading regional and local experts to come together to ensure an innovative and insightful conference experience. The conference will also feature an exhibit hall, providing attendees with a showcase of services.

I urge you to register today, as space is limited.”

Please visithttp://AlzDementiaConference.org for more information, to register, or learn about sponsorship opportunities.

A full day conference dedicated to people who have been diagnosed, family members, caregivers and professionals* who provide support and services. The program structure and breakout sessions invite informal networking among participants. For the first annual regional conference, we are excited to also include the 12th Annual Adele Rohrlich Memorial Lecture, presented by nationally recognized educator Teepa Snow. We will also feature a presentation by Dr. John Zeisel, president & co-founder of Hearthstone Alzheimer’s Care, Ltd. There will be breakout sessions for the person diagnosed in the early stages, family members, professional caregivers and Spanish-speaking caregivers.

*Continuing education credits have been requested.

ENGAGE
Education | Information | Support

CONNECT
Exhibits | Displays | Bookstore

LEARN
Caregiving Strategies | Legal and Financial Planning | Cutting-Edge Research

BREAKOUTS FOR
Professionals | Care Partners, Family, Friends | Spanish Speakers |
Persons with Early Stage Dementia

Agenda

9:00 am – 10:00 am:Registration/Breakfast/Exhibit Visits

10:00 am – 10:30 am: Welcome

10:30 am – 11:30 am: General Session
“Hopeful Aging” – Dr. John Zeisel; Co-founder of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care

11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Morning Breakout sessions

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch and Research Update
Dr. Keith Fargo; Director, Science Programs and Outreach, National Alzheimer’s Association.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Afternoon Breakout Sessions

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm: Break

3:15 pm – 5:15 pm: 12th Annual Adele Rohrlich Lecture
“Dementia 360: Seeing It from Many Perspectives”
Teepa Snow

5:15 pm – 5:30 pm: Closing

Breakout Sessions

Morning Breakout Topics
A. Early Stage Track: “Living Well with Dementia: A Personal Perspective”
Tim Kaufman; National Early Stage Advisor, Alzheimer’s Association
B. Spanish Track: “Demencia 101: Desde la Perspectiva de la Trabajadora Social” Licet Valois; NYU Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center
C. Family Track: “ Legal and Financial Issues: Putting the Pieces Together” – Fran Pantaleo; Bleakley Platt & Schmidt, LLP
D. Family Track: “Stress Management Techniques” – Carole Brill
E. Professional Track: “Sexuality and Intimacy and Alzheimer’s Disease” – Wendy Rudder, Social Worker, NYS Office of Mental Health
F. Professional Track: “Person‐Centered Approach to Care” – Rina Bellamy; Director, My Second Home

Afternoon Breakout Topics
G. Early Stage Track: “Forgetting That We Don’t Remember; Preserving Relationships and Communication” Alan Dienstag, Psy.D.; Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice
H. Spanish Track: “Manejando Comportamientos Dificiles” Licet Valois; NYU Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center
I. Family Track: “Talking Alternatives: Why Can’t We All Just Get Along”
Gail Goodman; Certified Elder and Adult Family Mediator
J. Family Track: “Keeping the Person Safe in the Home”
Andrea Elam, BS, MALS; Community Health Educator, NYC
Poison Control Center and Andrea Sullivan; Occupational Therapist, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
K. Professional Track: “Family Dynamics” – Sue Belisle, Ph.D.
L. Professional Track: “Non‐Pharmacological Approaches to Behavior Management” – Kerry Mills; Founder of Engaging Alzheimer’s, LLC