Caregiver's Journey Conference

Registration and Check In/ Late Morning Refreshments
Meditation Session (Rotunda)

Welcome/Open Remarks
Laura Hoffman, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association RI Chapter 
Maria Cimini, Executive Director, Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging 

Mission Moment
Lisa Garabedian Regan

Discovering RI Based Resources to Support Family Caregivers (Ballroom)
Panelists: Alzheimer’s Association, Brown Guide, and United Way of Rhode Island 

Break/Visit Vendors

Session 1 - Five presentations to choose from

Session 1:1 "A Walk In Their Shoes" - Somatic Dementia Simulation 
Allow the team from LCB Senior Living to take you through a simulation experience to better understand and empathize with what living with Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia can be like. Through scenarios, attendees gain insight into the potential challenges faced by individuals with dementia, fostering a deeper understanding. The session combines education and emotional connection, encouraging a more compassionate and informed approach to caregiving and interpersonal interactions with those affected by dementia.

Session 1:2 Making Legal/ Financial Plans After a Diagnosis of Dementia
Samantha McCarthy Jarvis, Esq

Session 1:3 Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence
This session covers the effects dementia has on one’s independence, steps to help with daily activities and providing the right amount of support.

Session 1:4 Building Brain-Healthy Habits

Session 1:5 Care Training and Support
Amy Parks, RN, MSN Rotunda
Throughout the day in the Rotunda engage with skilled nursing staff and nursing students for an interactive session that will focus on helping you as a caregiver develop new techniques and tips to support a person at home. Education and tips will cover self care for the caregiver, proper body mechanics, safe transfers, and techniques to support a person-centered approach to hygiene options, nutrition, and more.

Buffet Lunch, Visit Vendors and Posters

Lunchtime Presenter HOPE: Latest in Alzheimer’s Research
Edward Huey, MD, Assistant Director, Brown University's Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research

Break/Visit Vendors and Posters

Session 2 - Five presentations to choose from

Session 2:1 "A Walk In Their Shoes" - Somatic Dementia Simulation
Allow the team from LCB Senior Living to take you through a simulation experience to better understand and empathize with what living with Alzheimer's, or other forms of dementia can be like. Through scenarios, attendees gain insight into the potential challenges faced by individuals with dementia, fostering a deeper understanding. The session combines education and emotional connection, encouraging a more compassionate and informed approach to caregiving and interpersonal interactions with those affected by dementia.

Session 2:2 "Empowered Caregiver” Understanding Dementia Related Behaviors/Improving Communication
This session provides information and tips on dementia-related behaviors and improving our communication with our loved ones. It covers dementia’s effect on behavior, possible triggers and steps for managing behavior.

Session 2:3 Increasing Safety/Decrease Chances for Wandering

Session 2:4 Care Training and Support
Amy Parks, MSN, RN (Rotunda)
Throughout the day in the Rotunda engage with skilled nursing staff and nursing students for an interactive session that will focus on helping you as a caregiver develop new techniques and tips to support a person at home. Education and tips will cover self care for the caregiver, proper body mechanics, safe transfers, and techniques to support a person centered approach to hygiene options, nutrition, and more.

Balance, Breath, and Movement (Rotunda)
What a great way to wrap up your day of learning, connecting with other caregivers and community resources that can guide and support you on your journey. This 60 minute session intends to provide seated stretches, strengthening exercises and breathwork to relax and rejuvenate you at the end of the conference.