Thursday, April 18th
Broadmoor Baptist Church
Caregivers, families and professionals affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia are invited to join us, free of charge. Learn more experts in the field on a variety of topics including Alzheimer's and dementia, grief and caregiving, community resources, Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care and the CDC's approach to Alzheimer's as a public health issue.
5.5 Social work CEs have been approved.
Broadmoor Baptist Church
1531 Highland Colony Pkwy
Madison, MS 39110
Thursday, April 18th 8:00am-3:00pm
Register HERE.
Speakers and agenda below.
Thank you to our conference sponsors:
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8:00am | Register and visit with exhibitors
8:30am | Welcome & Overview of Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
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Dr. Carlew is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialty training in clinical neuropsychology. She is currently the Clinic Director of the Neurocognitive Specialty Group Mississippi Office. Her presentation will discuss the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s, various types of dementia and best practices for evaluation and treatment.
9:30am | Grief & Caregiving
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Mary Nicholas works at the McClean Fletcher Center and is a full-time professor of social work at Mississippi College. She is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. Her presentation will discuss types of grief with emphasis on anticipatory grief and self care tips for caregivers and self care through the grieving process.
10:30-10:45 | Break & Visit with exhibitors
10:45-11:45 | Join the Journey: Using a Positive Approach to Care for those living with Dementia
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Lindsey is a Certified Positive Approach to Care Trainer and Coach. The Positive Approach to Care is a trademark of Teepa Snow, Occupational Therapist turned Dementia expert, educator and coach. Her presentation will engage learners in how to apply the Positive Approach to Care in everyday situations.
11:45am-12:15pm | Lunch
12:15-1:45 | Community Resource Panel
Learn about what resources are available to you as a caregiver and professional. Panelist will include representaives from the Alzheimer's Association, the Abigayle, Covenant Caregivers, Area Agency on Aging, the Mind Center and more.
1:45-2:00pm | Break & Visit with exhibitors
2:00-3:00pm | Building an Alzheimer's Infrastruture in Mississippi
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Paulita is the director of heathy aging at the Mississippi Department of Health. Paulita holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Mississippi. Paulita will share about the CDC's BOLD program and how it has shaped public health in Mississippi as well as social determinants of health and health care related disparities.
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3:00pm | Conference concludes