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2018 WNY Dementia Care Symposium for Family Caregivers

Date:
Time:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Millenium Hotel Buffalo
2040 Walden Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14225
United States

 

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The Symposium Keynote Address is sponsored by:
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Breakout Sponsor

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                 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

8:00a.m. - 9:00a.m.           Registration & Vendor Fair

9:00a.m. - 9:15a.m.           Opening Remarks

9:15a.m. - 10:45a.m.         Keynote-A New Beginning:Tips on facing stigma, speaking out and living fully in the special time given-
Jim and Geri Taylor

10:45a.m. - 11:00a.m.        Break

11:00a.m. -11:30a.m.         General Address - Perspectives in Program and Policy - Rachel Rotach

11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.        Lunch

12:35p.m. - 1:30p.m.          Dessert & Vendor Fair

1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m.            Breakout Session 1

2:30p.m. - 2:45p.m.            Break

2:45p.m. - 3:45p.m.            Breakout Session 2

Conference Ends

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FAMILY CAREGIVER TRACK: 

BREAKOUT SESSION #1 OPTIONS:

  • (A) Making Legal and Financial Plans in the Face of Dementia - Judy N. Cuzzacrea Wagner, Partner Harris Beach PLLC, Attorneys at Law
    OR
  • (B) Commanding Caregiver Wellness - Susan Garguiolo, LMT, E-RYT, YACEP  Creative Wellness Group

BREAKOUT SESSION #2 OPTIONS:

  • (C) Dementia Research Update - Dr. Kinga Szigeti, MD, PhD
    OR
  • (D) Decoding and Managing Challenging Behaviors - Dr. Carol Podgorski, PhD, MPH, LMFT

*Click for info on Breakout Sessions, or contact the chapter office at 1.800.272.3900.


REGISTRATION INFO:

Early-Bird Fee (before April 14, 2018) - $30 per attendee
Regular Fee (after April 14, 2018) - $35 per attendee

*Registration fee includes continental breakfast and full lunch*

 

Cancellation Policy: 

In the event of a driving or travel advisory in Cheektowaga, or if the Symposium is canceled for any other reason, the conference will be postponed and rescheduled at a later date. PLEASE NOTE: no refunds will be given if you are unable to attend because of road closures in your area, or if you are unable to attend the rescheduled date. Substitutions will be allowed and must be arranged by noon the day prior to the rescheduled Symposium by calling the chapter office: 1.800.272.3900.

*If there is a need for any disability assistance, please contact the office at 1.800.272.3900.


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