Earn 3 National CEs

This annual one-of-a-kind conference brings together healthcare professionals, caregivers and those living with Alzheimer's into a shared conversation together. Each year we present present the latest research, treatments and caregiving options for those living with cognitive decline. This conference is a collaboration between the IOG and Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. This year our conference wil be hybrid and is offered in partnership with the Mental Health and Aging Project, and the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Grant. We thank them for their support!
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Join us in person and enjoy a hot breakfast & networking

2024 AGENDA

7:45-8:30 am: Registration - Full,  hot breakfast. Visit vendors.

8:30 am: Welcome

8:35 am: KEYNOTE 
Cognition in Focus: Where We Stand in Alzheimer’s Research & Practical Strategies for Supporting Brain Health  by Ana Daugherty, PhD 

Dementia is a global health concern estimated to affect 10% of adults over age 65 years. What new milestones have been achieved in dementia diagnosis and treatment over the last five years?  We will review the hallmarks of typical aging and how they differ from dementia plus offer practical advice about lifestyle and health factors that can build cognitive resiliency.

9:50 am: Coffee & Beverage Break

10:15 am: The Crossroad of Communication & Behaviors: New Approaches 
by Joanna LaFleur, TRS, BS, CEO/Founder Memory Lane Foundation

11:30 am:And the Caregiving Journey Continues . . . 
By Jim Mangi, PhD, Caregiver and Alzheimer’s Educator

Noon - 12:05 pm: Closing

SPEAKER BIOs
Ana Daugherty, PhD
Dr. Daugherty is the director of the Healthy Brain Aging Laboratory at the Institute of Gerontology where she studies health factors and behaviors that shape brain changes in structure and function. She directs the Detroit Aging Brain Study, a 23-year research project in Metro Detroit to study brain aging and identify protective factors across the lifespan. She is an associate professor in Wayne State’s department of psychology.

Joanna LeFleur, TRS, BS
Ms. LaFleur is founder and chief executive officer of the Memory Lane Foundation created to raise awareness of dementia, educate the public, and provide advocacy, grief support, and resources for families and professionals. She previously founded and ran Memory Lane Assisted Living to offer high-quality, person-focused dementia care. She has trained and mentored hundreds of caregivers and staff on best practices in dementia care and support.

Jim Mangi, PhD
Dr. Mangi is a retired environmental scientist caring for his wife since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2008. He presents educational talks throughout southeast Michigan about his caregiving journey and how to navigate a dementia diagnosis through all its stages. Dr. Mangi has been instrumental in establishing Saline, MI, as a dementia-friendly city. He won the 2023 Volunteer of the Year award from LeadingAge Michigan.

REGISTRATION:

FOR PROFESSIONALS ($40): to attend in-person register here to Earn 3 CEs

FOR PROFESSIONALS ($25): to attend via ZOOM register here to Earn 3 CEs

For those living with dimentia and their caregivers to attend in-person (FREE) register HERE (No CEs)

For those living with dimentia and their caregivers to attend via ZOOM (FREE) register HERE (No CEs)

Zoom attendees will receive a link one week prior to the conference.

OBJECTIVES

Cognition in Focus: Where We Stand in Alzheimer’s Research & Practical Strategies for Supporting Brain Health

1. Review the current trends in Alzheimer’s disease clinical research
2. Describe research advances in early detection of risk for cognitive decline and dementia
3. Summarize evidence for everyday activities that build resiliency against dementia risk

The Crossroad of Communication and Behaviors: New Approaches
1. Understand the Underlying Causes of Dementia-Related Behaviors
2. Implement Effective Communication Strategies
3. Identify the Core Elements of Person-Centered Approaches in Care

And the Caregiving Journey Continues . . . 
1. Identify key factors affected by caregiving duties and interventions for success
2. Discuss How to Develop a Dementia Friendly Community in your Area

3 CONTACT HOURS NURSING: This activity has been submitted to Louisiana State Nurses Association – Approver for approval to award contact hours. Louisiana State Nurses Association – Approver is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by tht American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. ANCC Approver A0110.

3 CE s SOCIAL WORK
Institute of Gerontology, Wayne State University is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collabortive
Approved Provider Number: MICEC-0066.

3 CEs Occupational Therapy (OT)

3 CEs Physical Therapy (PT)

CASE MANAGERS: This program is pre-approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM^® board-certified case managers. Approved for 3.5 CE contact hour(s). Activity code _____ Approval # ________

Certificate of Attendance for other disciplines including General, Recreational Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists.