7/29/2019 Alzheimer's Assoc. Making Connections Conference

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CONFERENCE OBJECTIVESAt the conclusion of the conference, participants will be able to:

Identify the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).  Understand the importance of early detection of AD and

explain the role of imaging in this process. Describe three strategies used to manage a range of 

 behaviors most difficult for caregivers. Explain and identify the trends toward social engagement

 programs for early stage person with dementia. List several new resources available to help families through

the course of the disease. Describe several non-pharmaceutical approaches to provid-

ing quality care. Explain the latest drug treatments for AD and other 

dementias.

A conference for caregivers; people living with early-stagedementia; acute and long term care nurses; socialworkers; assisted living and nursing home administrators;geriatric care managers; and allied health professionalsworking with individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

Register online at:

bit.ly/makingconnections2013

This conference is supported in part by:

7/29/2019 Alzheimer's Assoc. Making Connections Conference

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8:-8:30 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast

8:30-9 a.m. Welcome, Maryland Alzheimer’s Plan 

9-10 a.m. Why Early Detection Matters – What the

Research is Telling Us

Dean Hartley, PhD, Director of Science

Initiatives, Medical and Scientific Relations,

Alzheimer’s Association 

10-11 a.m. A Good Man: Rediscovering

My Father, Sargent Shriver

Mark K. Shriver, Author

11-11:15 a.m. Break 

11:15 a.m.- Morning Sessions

12:15 p.m. 

Session A. New Directions for Dementia Care in the Home

Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, Director, Center for Innovative Care

in Aging, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Recommended for health care professionals.

Session B. Having the Conversation About Driving

Jane Crye, OTR/L, Sinai Hospital Recommended for people with dementia/caregivers.

Session C. Step by Step: Stages of Caregiving

Ann S. Morrison, PhD, RN 

 Recommended for caregivers.

12:15-1:30 p.m. Lunch featuring Alzheimer’s Association

Volunteer Recognition

1:30-2:30 p.m. Afternoon Sessions 

Session A. Tools and Procedures for Assessing Alzheimer's

Disease

Michael Ankrom, MD, Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Mary Faith Ferretto, LCSW-C, Ferretto Eldercare Recommended for health care professionals.

Session B. Navigating the Road Ahead:

Legal and Financial Planning

Michael C. Hodes, Michael Hodes, L.L.C.

 Recommended for caregivers.

Session C. Talking the Talk: Utilizing Time with Health

Care Professionals

Ernestine Wright, MD, Medical Director, Stella Maris

 Recommended for people with dementia/caregivers.

2:30-2:45 p.m. Break 

2:45-3:45 p.m. Promoting Physical and Functional

Activities for Older Adults with Dementia

Elizabeth M. Galik, CRNP, PhD, Assistant

Professor, University of Maryland School of 

Nursing 

3:45-4 p.m. Closing

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 ______ Early-bird professional: $75 received

 ______ Caregiver: $35

 ______ Professional: $95

Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lun

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Or fax registration to: 410.561.3433, A

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1850 York Road, Suite D, Timoniu

CONTINUING EDUCATION: Continuing education certificates will be provided only at the conclusion of the full conference program.

 Nursing:

The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuingnursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission onAccreditation. This 5 contact hour Educational Activity is provided by The Institutefor Johns Hopkins Nursing. The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing and the American

 Nurses Credentialing Center do not endorse the use of any commercial productsdiscussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Pending .

 Nursing Home Administrators:This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing EducationReview Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care

Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 11.00 clock hours and 5.00 participanthours. Approval Number: 2642013-11.00-10825-in

 Social Work:The Alzheimer’s Association is an approved provider of social work continuingeducation by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. This program has beenapproved for 5 hours of Category I continuing education credits.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly USA, LLC. For further information concerning Lilly grant funding visit www.lillygrantoffice.com.