UPCOMING
LAREDO
Caregiver Conference
Alzheimer’s: A Caregiving Balancing Act
Thursday, October 24 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We are proud to bring this Caregiver Conference back to Laredo. This free event is for family caregivers, professionals, and the general public to learn the latest in research and resources for dementia care available RIGHT here in Laredo.
Download the Flyer
here.
Register today:
BIT.LY/LAREDOCCON.
AGENDA:
8:00 AM - Registration
9:00 AM - Welcome
- Greg, Sciuto, Executive Director, Regional Vice President, Alzheimer’s Association San Antonio & South Texas
- Adriana B. Nunemaker, Executive Director, University of Texas @ Laredo
9:10 AM
Dr. Jaziel Silva-Gonzalez, Equilibrium Specialist, Laredo Hearing & Balance Solutions
“The Basics of Hearing & Alzheimer’s”
10:10 AM
Joe Troudt, Director of Therapy Operations, Laredo Specialty & Rehabilitation Hospital
"Timely Care: The Essential Role of Occupational Therapy in Alzheimer’s"
11:10 AM - Break / Visit Exhibitors
11:30 AM
Yvonne Lozano, PhD, LFMT, University of Arizona Global Campus
“Managing Family Dynamics and Adapting to Change in Dementia Care: Practical Strategies for Caregivers”
12:30 PM
Dementia Conversations: Ask the Experts Panel
- Dr. Jaziel Silva-Gonzalez
- Joe Troudt, Director of Therapy Operations
- Yvonne Lozano, PhD, LFMT
- Nancy Rodriguez, Director, Area Agency on Aging
- Joseph Michael Dickerson, Elder Law
- Christina Duarte, Laredo Public Health
1:30 PM - Closing/Wrap Up
LOCATION:
University of Texas Education & Research Center
1937 Bustamante St. , Laredo TX 78041
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
Better Together - Annual [Hybrid] Conference on Alzheimer's & Related Dementia
Saturday, August 24 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We're proud to bring back our yearly incredible day of education, resources and support for professional caregivers, families caring for a loved one with dementia and for people living with dementia.
Download our
flyer here.
AGENDA
| Time |
Presenters |
| 8:00-8:45 |
Registration/Resource Room/Coffee donated by Gonzaba Foundation and Breakfast donated by Chapters Living |
| 8:45-9:00 |
Welcome |
| 9:00-10:00 |
Robert Pistocchi, PharmD - Focus on delivering personalized medication management and therapeutic strategies, prioritizing patient safety, efficacy, and well-being. |
| 10:00-10:30 |
Amy Standridge, Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor - Demonstrate how humor can be used therapeutically and for self-care |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Break to Visit Resource Room |
| 11:00-12:00 |
Caregiver Panel – Carol Bertsch and Caregivers |
| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch donated by Law Offices of Carol Bertsch, PC; Visit Resource Room |
| 1:00-1:30 |
Gold’s Gym Rep - Fitness Break with self-care and breathing tips |
| 1:30-2:30 |
Anna Campbell Sullivan, PsyD, ABPP-CN
Associate Professor/Clinical
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases
|
| 2:45 |
Wrap Up & Evals |
Location:
UT Health San Antonio
Academic Learning & Teaching Center (ALTC)
Room 3.304
7703 Floyd Curl Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78229
