JOIN US FOR THE 2016 YORK COUNTY EDUCATION & RESEARCH CONFERENCE

“You Can’t Do It Alone:  Using Technology to Empower Your Care Team”

                                     Michael Potteiger
                                     Founder of Generation Connect

1.5 Hour                     

OBJECTIVES
 *Illustrate how everyday technologies, such as mp3 players, smart phones and tablets can help people with memory loss feel more like themselves.

*Demonstrate some of the most effective activities for reminiscing with images, listening to music and feeling empowered through apps.

*Explore ways of discovering insights and share with the care team 

“Memory Care: Spirituality Matters”
Presented by:  Jennifer Holcomb M.S., NHA, CDP, CDCM, CADDCT
Director of Memory Support - Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community 

1.0 Hour

Objectives 

 *Understand how to integrate those with a neurocognitive disorder into the faith community.

*Identify the value of engaging friendships with those living with a neurocognitive disorder.

*Understand and identify the importance and value of faith for those with a neurocognitive disorder. 

“Ameliorating age-related cognitive impairments by altering function of hippocampal neurons”

Presented by: Daniel M. Curlik II, Ph.D.
            Assistant Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience
               Psychology Program - Department of Behavioral Sciences
               York College of Pennsylvania 

1.0 Hour

Objectives
*Describe the forms of learning that are often impaired during the aging process. 
 *Explain how and why rodent models enable researchers to study neural mechanisms mediating age-related cognitive impairments.
*Describe how age-related reductions in the intrinsic excitability of neurons in area CA1 of the hippocampus contribute to age-related learning and memory impairments
*Describe how viral upregulation of the transcription factor CREB facilitates memory in aged animals.

“Under Construction- A Short Detour, A Long Drive”
                                   Presented by: Jason Hall, Pharm.D., BCPS
                                    Consultant Pharmacist: Minnich’s Colonial Pharmacy
                                    1.5 Hours
                                    Objectives:
                                    *Review Alzheimer’s Dementia and possible causes.
                                    *Discuss current memory treatment options, efficacy and usage.
                                   *Discuss available medications that may help improve quality of life.

 “Teepa’s GEMS™; Using Skills that Make a Difference”

                                    Presented by: Christina Amspacher
                                             Certified: Positive Approach To Care -Trainer
                                   Retired Assisted Living Administrator

1.0 Hours 

Objectives:
*Develop understanding of normal aging and stages of dementia, and the correlating GEM for each (sapphire, diamond, emerald, amber, ruby, pearl).
*Learn to use the GEMS™ to facilitate positive, supportive communication between the care giver and the person being cared for.
*Learn to recognize and respond to unmet needs that lead to distress or challenging behaviors as the disease progresses.
*Learn to describe effective combinations of multi-modal helping techniques, emphasizing use of preserved abilities.