11th Annual McGinty Memorial Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease – APRIL 16, 2009

“Looking Through the Crystal Ball –Dementia Care for the 21st Century”

The McGinty Memorial Conference on Alzheimer’s disease honors Dean McGinty, MD, a Portland geriatrician, early advocate for the special needs of persons with dementia and a pioneer in the Alzheimer family support movement.  It is presented annually for both professional and family caregivers.

This year’s McGinty Conference featured two keynote presentations.  Drs. Kim and Gail Petersen delivered the conference title presentation, “Looking Through the Crystal Ball – Dementia Care for the 21st Century”.  Are we in the path of a disastrous tsunami of dementia care needs, or a tidal wave of hope for new therapies to treat and eventually conquer dementia?  Current and future trends in dementia care were presented, as the Petersens prognosticated about the future of dementia care.

The second keynote, titled “And For This I Take Vitamins!”, was offered by Elaine Sanchez.  A delightfully irreverent and totally honest look at the challenges and rewards of caregiving.  Based on the book, “Letters from Madelyn, Chronicles of a Caregiver,” registrants were entertained and inspired with tender, gritty, and uproariously funny stories while learning practical strategies for coping with the hysterical and emotional stress of caregiving.

Participants gained valuable insight into Alzheimer’s disease as well as learned practical solutions and strategies on how to enhance the lives of people with dementia, their caregivers and families.

The McGinty Conference featured a Resource Suite where our partners showcased products and services of vital interest to caregivers.

2009 McGinty Conference Partners

PLATINUM SPONSOR

The Springs at Tanasbourne

GOLD IN-KIND LEVEL SPONSOR

Marquis Companies

PREMIUM EXHIBITORS

Adeo In Home Care

American Medical Response

Avamere Living

Columbia Medical Alarm, Inc./Philips Lifeline

Dignity Memorial Network Providers

Face in the Mirror Counseling, Inc.

Genworth Financial

Golden Housing Options

Hospice Care of the Northwest

LifeStyles LLC

New York Life – Ben Preston & T.J. Presley

Northwest Senior Management Services, Inc.

NW Senior Resources, Inc.

Odyssey Hospice of Portland

Oregon Association of Adult Day Services

Oregon Driver Education Center

Pfizer

ResCare Home Care

Serenity Palliative Care & Hospice

Signature Hospice

Summit Research Network

Tuality Center for Geriatric Psychiatry

EXHIBITORS

Earthtones Music Therapy Service

CHOICE Advisory Services

It's My Life KIT

Life Enrichment Services

Portland Memory Garden

Providence ElderPlace

Weaver's Tale Retreats

WE ARE GENUINELY GRATEFUL TO OUR PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN PRESENTING THIS CONFERENCE TO THE COMMUNITY!