EARN 3 CESs-$35 Registration for professionals
When you proceed to checkout make sure your quanity in your cart is the number of individual(s) Requiring CEs. If you are registering more than 2 inviduals please contact Donna MacDonald at donnamacdonald@wayne.edu.

2023: A MEANINGFUL LIFE WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FLYER
This is our 12th annual fall conference, bringing together healthcare professionals, individuals with dementia and caregivers.

Monday, September 18, 7:45 am – 12:05 pm

LOCATION:
VisTaTech Center, Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd. Livonia, MI, 48152
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AGENDA:
7:45-8:30 am: Registration, breakfast and vendors

8:30 am: Welcome

8:35-9:50 am
Technological Innovations in Dementia Care: Enhancing Lives and Enabling Independence - Dr. Maureen Mickus
Dr. Mickus is a facultymember at the College of Health and Human Services in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Western Michigan University. She also sits on the board of directors of the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter. 

9:50-10:15 am: Break

10:15-11:30 am: Caregiving Challenges in Alzheimer’s Care in the African American Community - Dr. Florence Johnson

Dr. Johnson is a highly experienced nursing professional who holds many degrees, certificates and licenses. She has worked as an instruc- tor at the collegiate level, as a Director of Quality and as a consultant. Her work in research and leadership has received many honors and awards.

11:30-12:00 pm: And The Journey Continues - Jim Mangi, PhD
Mr. Mangi is a retired business owner and environmental scientist. He presents educational talks throughout Southeast Michigan. In his talk “Alzheimer’s: It’s a Disease Not a Disgrace,” he shares his journey caregiving for his wife since 2008., information on Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and how to navigate the diagnoses through the stages. 

12:00-12:05 pm: Closing

Contact Donna MacDonald for questions regarding Continuing Education Credits at donnamacdonald@wayne.edu or 313-664-2605. 

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE CONFERENCE OR SPONSORSHIP CONTACT:
Jean Barnas, Alzheimer’s Association, Program Services Director at jbarnas@alz.org or 248-996-1033

We would like to thank Michigan Public Health Institute for their generous support of the conference. All family caregivers (non-professional) will receive a copy of The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias. This is for those who register under caregiver only.