Breakout Sessions

Be prepared to choose one class for each session at the time of registration.

2012 Conference Information Packet >> 

BREAKOUT SESSION 1
2:45-3:45 p.m.

For people with dementia (caregivers welcome)
Musical Moments - Music therapists will provide an interactive demonstration to show how music can be a useful and enjoyable experience. Communicating through music can be used to calm anxiety and foster moments of joy.

Presenters: Zoe Dearing, BME-MT, Professional Education Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association
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Debora Summers, MT-BC, Activity Coordinator, St. Luke’s Surrey Place

For caregivers
Behind the Wheel: Driving & Dementia - Discover practical tools and resources for assessing and discussing this tough safety and daily life decision. Learn about alternative options when getting behind the wheel may no longer be a wise choice.

Presenter: David B. Carr, M.D., Research Clinician, Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Sponsor: Visiting Physicians

Food Matters - Gain tips to make dining with dignity an enjoyable experience for everyone. Discuss ways to avoid food fights and excessive weight loss. Learn what to do when a loved one won’t or can’t eat. Find out about brainy food, fun finger foods and safe eating issues.

Presenter: Jeff Goldone, Administrator of Dining Services, Lutheran Senior Services
Sponsor: Lutheran Senior Services, In-Home Care

Juggling It All - Everyone will experience the juggling act of managing emotions, fatigue, time and finances. Relief would be wonderful, but sometimes there is a sense of guilt. Learn positive ways to manage – without the guilt.

Presenter: Doug Petty, Ph.D., Pastor, Fresh Start Bible Church
Sponsor: Visiting Angels of Webster Groves

BREAKOUT SESSION 2
4-5 p.m.

For people with dementia (caregivers welcome)
Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words - This session combines a gentle and joyous mix of movement and drama to explore the rich complexities of human relationships. Using body language, rather than words, participants will be create “story pictures” that capture their own moments of humor, tension, truth and meaning.

Presenter: Carol North, Artistic Director, Metro Theater Company

For caregivers
Activities to Help Us Respond - People with dementia have needs and need us! Learn how to best respond to those needs. We will show you how to turn everyday moments into opportunities for connection and meaning. Life can be less stressful for you and your loved one.

Presenter: Zoe Ann Dearing, BME-MT, Professional Education Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association
Sponsor: Continuum

Prepare to Share the Care - This session will help you anticipate future issues, know your rights and learn where to turn for assistance. As diseases progress, families need to be prepared to make good use of available resources.

Presenter: Sarah Stout, MSW, LCSW, Family Services Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association
Sponsor: Senior Helpers

Practical Care Tips: Clean, Safe, Happy - Just getting through the basics of a day; dressing, grooming, bathing and oral care without falls, fights or frustrations is a challenge for both the person with dementia and their families. We will walk you through the nitty gritty of providing daily care to make life safer and easier.

Presenter: Cindy Kempf, MA, OTR/L, Director of Clinical Services, RPI Therapy Services
Sponsor: All Family Care