2014 Dementia: Current Trends and Future Directions
The conference will provide insight into the ground breaking research on dementia that is occurring close to home and internationally, as well as practical information about the disease and the knowledge necessary to be successfully involved in the care of a person with dementia. Experts will be brought in from leading research facilities across the country to provide the central coast community with the highest level educational experience. We have listed the agenda for the day below.
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8:30 |
Registration |
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9:00 |
Opening remarks, Rhonda Spiegel, CEO |
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9:15 |
Alzheimer’s Disease: Where have we been and where are we going? Dean Hartley, PhD, Director of Science Initiative, Alzheimer's Association Description: In the last 5 years there has been a re-evaluation of when Alzheimer’s disease begins. This is due to the advancement of biological markers, or “biomarkers” that are helping us track the disease. This has set the stage for supporting the new diagnostic guidelines and the quest for markers to identify who is at risk and who is progressing towards the disease, long before clinical symptoms appear. This presentation will discuss the current status of Alzheimer’s research, risk factors, and the uncertainties and potential promise of the next generation of prevention trials. |
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10:15 |
BREAK |
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10:30 |
Breakout 1A: Scams and the Aging Brain, Erik Lande, PhD
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Breakout 1B: Family interventions: Recognizing when someone transitions from MCI to Early Stage Dementia, Sapna M Patel, PhD
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11:15 |
Roundtable discussions or Networking (Choose one of the topics listed below)
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12:15 |
Grab your lunch & Network |
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12:45 |
Progress in Public Policy: Matthew Baumgart, Senior Director of Public Policy, Alzheimer's Association Description: During this presentation, the presenter needs to give a recap of NAPA and it’s top 10 accomplishments, then share with the audience what challenges lie ahead of us and what measures are currently being fought for in NAPA. Additionally, this presentation should cover some successful legislation happening at the state level. The presentation should also include a vision of where we are going and what we need to do to get there. Note: This presenter will be speaking during the lunch time break. |
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1:15 |
The 20 Most Important Things Families Need to Know About Dementia Behaviors: Gary Martin, PhD, CEO, Integrated Geriatric Behavioral Health Associates Description: Most persons with dementia live in their own homes, cared for by their families. Because major behavior problems are so prevalent (estimated at 60-80%), behaviors rank as one of the top 3 reasons persons with dementia move from their homes to long-term care settings. Yet families receive little information and training in dealing with behaviors. This presentation will list and discuss important knowledge, skills, and resources that families and other care providers need to better manage dementia behaviors. |
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2:45 |
BREAK |
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3:00 |
Panel of Caregivers: Candice Zaniboni, Gretchen Wenner, Pat O'Brien, RN Description: This panel of caregivers will share what support they need and how they knew when it was time to step in and help the PWD. |
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4:15 |
Closing Remarks |
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Continuing Education Units will be offered for professional attendees as listed below. Target Audience 1. Professionals in the field of dementia care, including those licensed as HHA, CNA, LVN, RN, LCSW, MSW, and RCFE (pending)
Please note: If you are unable to attend the conference, please notify our office as soon as possible. Refunds will be issued as follows: Full refund minus a $25 processing fee until April 1. 50% refund until April 15. No refunds after April 16.
Many thanks to our current Sponsors:
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