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2018 WNY Dementia Care Symposium for Family Caregivers
The Symposium Keynote Address is sponsored by:
Breakout Sponsor
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*
- REGISTER here
- To Register By Mail, please CLICK HERE. (Download and print the form)
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.