NEW ORLEANS — Join the Alzheimer’s Association Louisiana Chapter as they present a free and virtual Caregiver Conference on Oct. 9-11. This conference will cover the basic foundations of caregiving as well as topics such as strategies for managing challenging behaviors, dementia care navigation through the GUIDE model, the new FDA-approved treatments available, and caregiver wellness. Over the course of three days, you can view these virtual presentations by some of the regional and national experts in the field.
To register for this event, visit https://bit.ly/4cWLnWH. For those working in the Alzheimer’s community as well as social workers, there are CEUs available. For more information or questions, please reach out to Eileen Moynihan, Program Manager at efmoynihan@alz.org.
The schedule of presentations are as follows:
Wednesday, Oct 9 | 6-7 p.m.
Addressing Disparities: Promoting Health Equity in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Beverly Berry, Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Engagement, Alzheimer’s Association Home office
Thursday, Oct 10 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Caregiver Tips and Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors
Dr. Wanda Spurlock, Southern University School of Nursing professor, and Academy of Nursing Education of the National League for Nursing (NLN) fellow.
Thursday, Oct. 10 | 10-11 a.m.
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model
Dr. Elizabeth Disbrow, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA
Professor, Department of Neurology and Director, LSU Health Shreveport Center for Brain Health
Thursday, Oct. 10 | 1-2 p.m.
The Era of Alzheimer’s Treatment
Dr. Dinithia Sampson, who holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, concentrating in Medicinal Chemistry, at Florida A&M University.
Thursday, Oct. 10 | 2-3 p.m.
Unseen Burdens: Understanding Mental Health Challenges Faced by Caregivers of Dementia Patients
Dr. Anitia Sharma, PhD, LCSW
Friday, Oct. 11 | 10-11 a.m.
Advancing the Science: Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research, Early Detection, and Diagnosis
Dr. Anne Foundas
Friday, Oct. 11 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unseen Burdens: Understanding Mental Health Challenges Faced by Caregivers of Dementia Patients Dr. Dr. Anitia Sharma, PhD, LCSW
Friday, Oct. 11 | 1-2 p.m.
Empowering Caregivers: Enriching Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients
Jennifer Kimball, RN
About Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
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