Dementia Caregivers Conference

The 28th Annual Northern Virginia Dementia Caregiver Conference “Caregiving – Taking a Closer Look” explores the many dimensions of caregiving. This conference will provide valuable information on ways to help your loved one and yourself along the caregiving journey. Our opening speaker, Paul Nussbaum, Ph.D., will provide a personal, fun, and informative keynote on the basics of the human brain, how the brain operates, and how to keep the brain healthy across the lifespan. Get practical information, advice and support for caring for your loved ones. Register online at nvdcc.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Alexandria

2932 King Street, Alexandria , VA 22302

Speaker presentations include:
• Brain Health Across the Lifespan, Paul Nussbaum, Ph.D.
• Understanding and Approaching Challenging Behaviors in Dementia, Jonathan M. Evans, MD
• Music and Memory, Christi Clark
• Seeing the Person, Not the Disease, Steven R. Sabat, Ph.D.
• Hugs, Humor, and Hope, Greg Risberg

Who Should Attend
• Family caregivers
• Volunteers working with older adults
• Professionals in aging and related services

Why Attend
• Have a chance to talk with other caregivers
• Learn practical tips on how to respond to behavioral issues
• Visit with exhibitors who offer supportive services
• Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from George Mason University

$30 conference fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials.

Register online at nvdcc.eventbrite.com

Do you need someone to care for your loved one so you can attend the conference?
Limited free in-home respite care for persons with Dementia, living in northern Virginia only, will be provided by GraceFul Care. For more information about respite, call (703)904-3994 no later than October 15.

If you’ve attended the conference in the past, you know what an educational and inspirational day you’ll have. And if you’ve never been to the Caregiver’s Conference, please come join us - you’ll be glad you came.

Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium
AARP Virginia
Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services
Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area
Insight Memory Care Center
ElderLink, Options for Caregiving
Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
Fairfax County Health Department
Goodwin House Incorporated
GraceFul Care, Inc.