A Portrait of Alzheimer's:
Insight & Strategy for Healthcare Professionals

The Annual Alzheimer's Education Conference is the only comprehensive, educational venue dedicated to Alzheimer's disease education and the caregiver. Through this conference we want you to strengthen your skills as a caregiver, as well as empower you to be a VOICE for those who face Alzheimer's.

November 19 & 20, 2009
Charleston Civic Center
Charleston, WV 25301

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Featuring:

	Jolene Brackey Back again after a rave performance with more insights to share! Author of Creating Moments of Joy and founder of Enhanced Moments, Ms. Brackey will once again enlighten attendees with her vast knowledge of dementia care.
	William H. Thies, Ph.D. Senior scientist and distinguished educator, Dr. Theis will present on the latest Alzheimer's research, including diagnostics and treatment.

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Thursday, November 19

Noon Lunch & Speaker (TBA)

1:15 pm BREAKOUT 1 (1 hour 15 min)
A. Enhanced Dining - Jolene Brackey
B. Stress Busting Your Life - Aila Accad, RN, MSN
C. A Picture of Movement: Maintaining Functionality Throughout the Disease - Ester Jones, CS/PM/OTR/L
D. Enhancing Your Memory: Creative Aging & the Brain - Eric VanVlymen, MSW

2:45 pm BREAKOUT 2 (1 hour 15 min)
A. Enhanced Dining - Jolene Brackey
B. Stress Busting Your Life - Aila Accad, RN, MSN
C. A Picture of Movement: Maintaining Functionality Throughout the Disease - Ester Jones, CS/PM/OTR/L
D. VA Benefits: The Big Picture: Elizabeth Ladow, MSW

*4:30 pm Painting the Future of Alzheimer's Disease: The Latest in Research - Dr. William H. Theis, Vice President of Medical & Scientific Affairs, National Alzheimer's Association
*OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, November 20
8 am Registration
8:15 am Breakfast & Speaker: Creating Your Ethical Will - Susie Turnbull

9:30 am BREAKOUT 3
A. Pharmacotherapy of Dementia & Related Behaviors - Dr. A.G. Lorenzo
B. The Boomers Are Coming: Bingo Won't Cut it Anymore - Jane Marks & Melissa Gandee, LSW
C. Eating & Swallowing Problems in the Person With Dementia - Erin Ball, MA/CCC/SLP

11:15 Enhancing Your Memory - Jolene Brackey

CEUs

Social Work - 11 CEUs
Nursing - 11 CEUs
Domestic Violence, Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Collaboration and System Advocacy - 9 hours
Activities Directors - TBA

Hampton Inn
1 Virginia Street West
Charleston, WV 25302
1.304.343.9300
$105
*Deadline for this rate: November 5, 2009