Held annually, the Wisconsin State Conference, presented by Senior Helpers, attracts hundreds of professional and family care providers and is one of the largest and most comprehensive statewide conferences dedicated to Alzheimer's and dementia.

May 19 - 20, 2026
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells

Workshops

Click here to see the workshops being offered at the 2026 Wisconsin State Conference, presented by Senior Helpers.

Tuesday, May 19 Keynotes

Nathaniel A. Chin, MD
Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin
Medical Director, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center & WRAP Study

"Beyond “Just Aging”: A Practical Framework for MCI, Biomarkers, and MABs"

Michael T. Zuendel
Founder, Advocate - Initiative to Change the "D" Word

"Journey of Hope"

Mike will share his personal journey with mild cognitive impairment, highlighting the challenges he has faced and the hope he has found. His keynote will emphasize that with growing progress in diagnosis, treatment, and support, Alzheimer’s and related conditions no longer need to be feared but understood—and approached with optimism and purpose.

Khai Nguyen, MD, MHS
Medical Affairs & Innovation Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)

"Age Friendly Care"

This keynote will introduce the Age Friendly care movement and its role in shaping health systems that better serve older adults. It will highlight principles that center care on what matters most to people as they age and discuss frameworks used to improve quality, safety, and outcomes in home and community care. You will come away with an overview of the key concepts that make care more respectful, responsive, and effective for aging populations.

Wednesday, May 20 Keynotes

Laura Baker, PhD
Professor of Internal Medicine and Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine

"U.S. POINTER: Past, Present, and Future"

U.S. POINTER is the largest clinical trial of lifestyle intervention to date for older adults at risk for cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The presentation will set the stage for why and how U.S. POINTER was designed and conducted, what we learned from the trial, and next steps to move lifestyle change forward using the POINTER-style of delivery within health care.

Michelle Braun, PhD, ABPP-CN
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Ascension Healthcare; Author

"High-Octane Brain 2.0: Fueling Brain Vitality, Joy, and Hope Across the Cognitive Spectrum"

Discover science-backed strategies to optimize cognitive functioning, boost joy, and enhance quality of life—from the latest science on reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s to practical tools that slow cognitive decline in MCI and dementia. Building on insights from Dr. Braun's bestselling book, High-Octane Brain: 5 Science-Based Steps to Sharpen Your Memory and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's, and outcome data from pilot studies of the High-Octane Brain Fitness program, Dr. Braun highlights empowering lifestyle approaches that spark neuroplasticity, joy, and hope.

Continuing Education Credits

The full conference (if you attend all sessions both days) is approved for 9.25 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) or 0.925 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) continuing education department.

Participants must attend the full sessions for the entire conference to get full credit of 9.25 CEHs / 0.925 CEUs.

Here are a few important details:

• The CE credit request form will be an online form that we will send you AFTER the conference to complete.
• You will have a 30-day window from the last day of the conference to complete this application. After 30 days, you will no longer be able to complete the CEH / CEU application.
• Each participant must be individually registered to qualify.
• Attendance is mandatory - You must attend all of your selected workshops and keynotes to receive credit. Attendance in the sessions will be recorded and submitted to UW-SP Continuing Education department by the Alzheimer's Association.
• Each registered attendee must complete a separate online form (which will be sent out after the conference) with a $30 processing fee to UWSP to get CEU or CEH credits. Cost of credits is not included in the conference admission price.
• It is the individual's responsibility to report CEHs/CEUs earned to their appropriate credential or licensing board.
• After payment has been received, it will take approximately 3-4 weeks to process the request and send the CEU or CEH certificate.
• The CE credit request form will be an online form that we will send you to complete after the conference. 

If you have questions during registration, please contact the UW Stevens Point Continuing Education office at 715-346-3838 | Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Certificate of Attendance

If you only need a certificate of attendance, this will be provided to all registrants after the conference. This certificate does not qualify for continuing education.

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Workshop / Keynote Materials

Keynote - Dr. Nathaniel Chin ppt
Keynote - Dr. Michelle Braun ppt

Workshop 101 - Handout 1, Handout 2
Workshop 102 - Powerpoint
Workshop 103 - Powerpoint
Workshop 104 - Powerpoint
Workshop 105 - Powerpoint
Workshop 106 - Powerpoint
Workshop 107 - Powerpoint

Workshop 201 - Powerpoint
Workshop 202 - Powerpoint, Handout 1, Handout 2, Handout 3
Workshop 203 - Powerpoint, Handout
Workshop 204 - Powerpoint
Workshop 205 - Powerpoint

Workshop 301 - Powerpoint
Workshop 302 - Powerpoint
Workshop 303 - Powerpoint
Workshop 304 - Powerpoint
Workshop 305 - Powerpoint
Workshop 306 - Powerpoint
Workshop 307 - Handout
Workshop 308 - Powerpoint

Workshop 402 - Powerpoint
Workshop 403 - Powerpoint
Workshop 404 - Powerpoint
Workshop 405 - Powerpoint
Workshop 407 - Handout