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2025 Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Conference
November 17-20 | Free | Virtual
Registration is now open for our 6th Annual Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Conference. This virtual conference is free and open to Alzheimer's caregivers, healthcare professionals and the general public.
For the 6th year, the Alzheimer's Association Mississippi Chapter will be convening a diverse group of experts who specialize in the care and support of individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Over a period of four days, eight webinars will be hosted to share their expertise and knowledge with caregivers and professionals.
8 CE hours will be offered for social workers. Certificates of Attendance for other professions will be given.
Conference presentations will be held via zoom each day at 10am & 2pm. The zoom links and details will be sent the week prior to the conference as well as on each day of the conference.
Register HERE.
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors. Their support allows us to offer this event free for all attendees.
Agenda & Speakers
Monday, November 17th
10:00am The Modern Dementia Workup: Integrating Functional Symptoms and Cutting-Edge Biomarkers
Speaker: Kevin Sullivan, PhD, MPHJoin this session to learn about signs and symptoms of dementia, how dementia is currently diagnosed how emerging biomarkers will change the diagnostic process. Dr. Kevin Sullivan is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics at UMMC
2:00pm Balancing Autonomy, Competency, and Self-Determination in Dementia Care
Speakers: Laurie Lawson, PhD, LCSW & Ronald Morton, JD, LL.M., CELA, AEPJoin this session to learn how to support individuals to make their own decisions and when legal or ethical intervention may be needed. Dr. Lawson is the executive director of the 4Cs and chair of the Department of Social Work at Mississippi College. Ronald Morton is the managing partner of Morton Law Firm, PLLC and specializes in Elder Law.
Tuesday, November 18th
10:00am Intellectual Disabilities and DementiaIntellectual Disabilities and Dementia
Speakers:Jaqueline Dedeaux, MS LSW & Lisa Burck, MPA, MEd, DSPIII
Join this session to learn about identifying factors of intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, the manifestation of cognitive decline in persons with IDD and resources available to those who are living with IDD and dementia. Jaqueline (Jackie) Dedeaux is the Alzheimer’s Disease Program Manager for SMPDD and Lisa Burck is the Associate Director for The Arc of Mississippi.
2:00pm Understanding the Mindset of Dementia in African American Communities
Speaker: Theresia Johnson-Ratliff, PhD, LCSWJoin this session to learn dementia is perceived and experienced in African American communities, barriers to diagnosis, care and research participation and Demonstrate culturally responsive approaches to care. Dr. Johnson-Ratliff is the CEO of Combined Human Support Services, Inc.
Wednesday, November 18th
10:00am Mandatory Reporting
Speaker: Cassidy Brown, ESQJoin this session to learn about the reporting requirements for elder abuse and how to spot it. Cassidy is an attorney for the Mississippi Department Human Services.
2:00pm Care for the Caregiver
Speaker: Speaker: Willie Brunetti, PhD
Join this session to learn how support the mental, physical and spiritual health of family caregivers. Willie Brunetti is a retired minister, family caregiver and Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group Facilitator.
Thursday, November 20th
10:00am Dementia Conversations
Speaker: Tracy Daniel-Hardy, PhD
Join this session to learn how to have difficult conversations around driving, doctor visits, and legal and financial issues. Tracy is a retired educator, current caregiver for her parents, author and a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association.
2:00pm Understanding Risk Reduction and Brain Health: Latest in Emerging Science
Speaker: Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D.
Join this session to learn about current research and public health efforts on brain health and ways we can do reduce our risk for dementia and cognitive decline. Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., is senior vice president, Medical & Scientific Relations, at the Alzheimer’s Association.
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