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We're excited to announce the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter State Conference on May 5-6, 2025. We hope you'll join us at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, this year on a Monday and Tuesday.
Held annually, the Wisconsin State Conference attracts hundreds of professional and family care providers and is one of the largest and most comprehensive statewide conferences dedicated to Alzheimer's and dementia.
Conference Agenda
Click here to view your workshop options.Keynote Sessions
Monday, May 5
9 - 10 a.m. Panel Discussion - 45 Years of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Work in WI
Piero G. Antuono, MD
Michelle Braun, PhD
Christopher Koeppl, MD
Moderator: Becky Reichelt
Join an esteemed panel of leading doctors and researchers as they reflect on 45 years of progress in Alzheimer's and dementia research. This discussion will explore past breakthroughs, the current state of treatment and care, and the promising future of research and innovation. Gain valuable insights into how far we’ve come, the challenges we still face, and the hope that lies ahead in the fight against this disease.
12 - 1 p.m. Exploring the Intersection of Hearing Loss, Alzheimer's, and Social Isolation
Katy Hagmeyer, LCSW, MSW, MsEd, Deaf Inspire
The complex relationships between Hearing loss, Alzheimer's, and social isolation present unique challenges and opportunities for intervention in aging populations. Hearing loss has been linked to cognitive decline, with emerging research suggesting it may exacerbate Alzheimer's progression by accelerating social withdrawal and isolation. This presentation delves into the intersection of these factors, highlighting how hearing loss can lead to reduced social engagement, potentially heightening Alzheimer's symptoms and impacting overall well-being. We will discuss the implications for cognitive health and suggest approaches for clinicians, caregivers, and policymakers to mitigate these effects. By addressing these interconnected issues, we aim to emphasize the importance of culturally and linguistically accessible services and treatment for hearing loss as a pathway to improve quality of life and cognitive resilience in individuals at risk for or affected by Alzheimers.
Tuesday, May 6
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Nutrition for Optimal Brain Health
Barbie Boules, RDN, The Cognition Dietician
This keynote explores how the MIND diet – an eating pattern designed for cognitive health – can improve brain power today, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in the future. Participants will also learn how to prepare a nutrient-dense, well-balanced food that’s quick, delicious, and packed with brain-nourishing ingredients. Leave feeling empowered to make eating for brain health simple, tasty, and enjoyable.
12 - 2 p.m. Putting Alzheimer's in Remission? We are almost there!
Robert J. Przybelski MD, MS
This presentation will cover the biomarkers available to accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD), optimizing patients to get the most benefit from the disease-modifying therapies, new treatments coming to potentially stop AD progression, vaccine development that could prevent AD, how we could "rebuild" the brain of patients in remission, and the what the clinicians must have to realize the benefits of these advances.
Continuing Education credits (CEUs / CEHs)
More information coming soon.Hotel reservations
Reserve your room at the Kalahari Resort by April 4, 2025 at 5 p.m. CST. You can do so by visiting this link or by calling 1-877-525-2427 and referencing the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin State Conference.
Rates for the evenings of Sunday-Tuesday, May 4-6, 2025:
Single occupancy: $98/night
Double/triple/quadruple occupancy: $139/night
Limited edition t-shirts
Deadline to order is Sunday, April 20. T-shirts must be ordered in advance, when you register for the conference. They will not be sold during the conference.
Sponsorships
If your business/organization would like to lend support to the conference, please see our sponsorship opportunities. To reserve your sponsorhip, email Kennedy Turner at kennedy@blueprinteventsllc.com.