For those working in the field of dementia care

February

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Friday, February 3

Dementia Training for Assisted Living Providers
Location: The Village at Harbor Pointe
611 Tressler Drive, Salisbury, MD 21801
Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (5-hour); 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (2-hour)
Cost: 5-hour $45 per person ($65 with social work CEUs); 2-hour $25 ($35 with social work CEUs)
Contact: To register call Amy Schine, Education Consultant, 410.749.4940

Thursday, February 9

Dementia Care Consortium Meeting - Baltimore
Topic: Managing Co-Existing Conditions for Individuals with Dementia
Speaker: Ernestine Wright, MD, CMD
Location: Maryland Masonic Home
300 International Circle, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Times: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: DCC members free; non-members $15
Contact: Bailey Vernon, 410.561.9099
Renew your membership online
Register for this meeting online
Learn more about the Dementia Care Consortium

Thursday, February 16

Connected Conversations Telephone Seminars
Topic: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Times: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration is required.
Register online or call 1.800.272.3900

Tuesday, February 28

Dementia Training for Assisted Living Providers
Location: Alzheimer's Association
1850 York Rd. Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093
Times: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: 5-hour training $45; 2-hour refresher $25
Contact: To register call 410.561.9099

Wednesday, February 29

Dementia Care Consortium Meeting - Frederick
Topic: Research Study: Maximizing Independence at Home
Speaker: Quincy Samus, PhD
Location: Tranquility at Fredericktowne
6441 Jefferson Pike, Frederick MD 21703
Times: 8:30-10 a.m.
Cost: DCC member free; non-member $15
Contact: Mary Ann Farr, 301.696.0315 or maryann.farr@alz.org
Learn more about the Dementia Care Consortium

March

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Tuesday, March 13

5 Hour Dementia and Mental Health Training for Professionals
Location: Frederick Community College
Cost: $50
Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Contact: Frederick Community College Continuing Education, 301.624.2732 or 301.846.2405

Wednesday, March 14

Dementia Care Consortium Meeting- Hagerstown
Topic: Identifying the Diagnosis
Speaker: Dr. Carol Crane
Location: Village at Robinwood
19800 Tranquility Circle, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Times: 8:30-10 a.m.
Cost: DCC member free; non-member $15
Contact: Mary Ann Farr, 301.696.0315 or maryann.farr@alz.org
Learn more about the Dementia Care Consortium

Thursday, March 15
Connected Conversations Telephone Seminars
Topic: Communication Techniques for Dementia Caregivers
Times: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration is required.
Register online or call 1.800.272.3900

Thursday, March 22

Train the Trainer
Location: Alzheimer's Association
1850 York Rd. Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $300
Contact: To register call Diane Wit at 410.561.9099
Info: Become a trainer for your facility for the 5-hour Dementia/Mental Health required training and the 2-hour refresher training for AL staff.
Receive training binders for both areas, a CD with PowerPoint, evaluations and sample certificates. Registration and payment required prior to class.

Tuesday, March 27

Dementia Training for Assisted Living Providers
Location: Alzheimer's Association
1850 York Rd. Ste. D, Timonium, MD 21093
Times: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: 5-hour training $45; 2-hour refresher $25
Contact: To register call 410.561.9099

April

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Thursday, April 12

22nd Annual Conference for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
Location: Salisbury University
Guerrieri University Center, Wicomico Room
1101 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801
Times: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 family caregiver; $50 professional
Nursing and social work CEUs available
Download the conference brochure
Register online here
For sponsorship or exhibitor info, call 1.800.272.3900 or email info.maryland@alz.org

Saturday, April 14

Making Connections Conference: For Individuals with Early Dementia, Their Families and Friends
New location! Crowne Plaza Hotel
2004 Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD 21093
Times: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 family caregiver; $60 professional
Social work CEUs available
Download the conference brochure
Register online here
For sponsorship or exhibitor info, contact Bailey Vernon: bailey.vernon@alz.org or 410.561.9099

Thursday, April 19

Connected Conversations Telephone Seminars
Topic: Caregiving 101
Times: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Registration is required.
Register online or call 1.800.272.3900

Saturday, April 21

20th Annual Anne Arundel County Caregiver's Conference
Location: DoubleTree Hotel
210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD 21401
Times: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 family caregiver; $15 professional ($25 with Social Work CEUs)
Download the conference brochure
Register online here
Questions? Contact Mary Chaput, Anne Arundel County Department of Aging & Disabilities, 410.222.4464 ext 3043

May

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Wednesday, May 9

Dementia Care Consortium Meeting- Hagerstown
Topic: The Special Needs of the Person with AD
Speaker: Tricia Cash, PharmD, PharmaCare
Location: Brook Lane Health Services
13218 Brookland Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Times: 8:30-10 a.m.
Cost: DCC member free; non-member $15
Contact: Mary Ann Farr, 301.696.0315 or maryann.farr@alz.org
Learn more about the Dementia Care Consortium

Thursday, May 10

Dementia Care Consortium Meeting - Baltimore
Topic: Alternative Therapies for Quality Dementia Care
Speakers: Adrienne Bortz, RD, LDN and Cara Ellis, RD, CDP 
Location: Location: Genesis, Cromwell Center
8710 Emge Road, Parkville, MD 21234
Times: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: DCC members free; non-members $15
Contact: Bailey Vernon, 410.561.9099
Learn more about the Dementia Care Consortium

Thursday, May 10

Dementia Training for Assisted Living Providers
Location: MAC, Inc. Area Agency on Aging
909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21801
Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (5-hour); 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (2-hour)
Cost: 5-hour $45 per person ($65 with social work CEUs); 2-hour $25 ($35 with social work CEUs)
Contact: To register call Amy Schine, Education Consultant, 410.749.4940 

Weddnesday, May 16

Role Reversal: Caring for Mom
Location: Edenton Retirement Community
5800 Genesis Lane, Frederick
Times: 4:30-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Ann Farr, 301.696.0315 or maryann.farr@alz.org

Wednesday, May 23

Dementia Care Consortium Meeting - Frederick
Topic: Dementia: Understanding the Challenges of Caregivers
Speaker: Jill Rosner, RN, BSN
Location: Golden Living Center
30 North Place, Frederick, MD 21701
Times: 8:30-10 a.m.
Cost: DCC member free; non-member $15
Contact: Mary Ann Farr, 301.696.0315 or maryann.farr@alz.org
Learn more about the Dementia Care Consortium

June

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Friday, June 8

Early Stage Conference
Location: Talbot Senior Center
400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton, MD 21601
Times: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Contact: Call Jennifer FitzPatrick at 443.416.7710 jen@jenerationshealth.com

August

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Thursday, August 9

Dementia Care Consortium Meeting - Baltimore
Topic: Early Detection Matters
Speaker: Abhilash Desai, MD
Location: Pickersgill Retirement Community
615 Chestnut Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21204
Times: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: DCC members free; non-members $15
Contact: Bailey Vernon, 410.561.9099
Learn more about the Dementia Care Consortium

Wednesday, August 29

Dementia Care Consortium Meeting - Frederick
Topic: Alzheimer's Disease: Creative Solutions for Caregivers
Speaker: Sue Paul
Location: Homewood at Crumland Farms
7407 Willow Road, Frederick, MD 21702
Times: 8:30-10 a.m.
Cost: DCC member free; non-member $15
Contact: Mary Ann Farr, 301.696.0315 or maryann.farr@alz.org
Learn more about the Dementia Care Consortium

September 

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October

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November

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Saturday, November 3

8th Annual Pythias A. and Virginia I. Jones African-American Community Forum on Memory Loss
Location: Coppin State University
Contact: Bailey Vernon, 410.561.9099 or bailey.vernon@alz.org

Thursday, November 8

Dementia Care Consortium Meeting - Baltimore
Topic: The Impact of Physical Exercise on Brain Health
Speaker: Majid Fotuhi, MD, Ph.D.
Location: Keswick Multi-Care Center
700 West 40th Street Baltimore, MD 21211
Times: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Cost: DCC members free; non-members $15
Contact: Bailey Vernon, 410.561.9099
Learn more about the Dementia Care Consortium

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