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X-WR-CALDESC:Please join the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium for
the 34th Annual Caregivers Conference: Grow with the Flow! This year\, th
e conference will be held virtually\, spread out over a week of fantastic
presentations. Join us for free!\n\nIf you've attended the conference in t
he past\, you know what an educational and inspirational event it can be.
And if you've never been to the Northern Virginia Dementia Caregiver's Con
ference\, please come join us - we know you'll be glad you came. The confe
rence features an array of presentations for family caregivers and for pro
fessionals.\n\n
Conference Schedule:
\n\nDay One | Mo
nday\, November 9\nConnected Caring: Optimizing Enga
gement and Well-Being\nVarious Activity and Recreation Profes
sionals\nActivity programming experts from across the region will sha
re ideas and strategies on how to stay engaged and connected with loved on
es through various mental and physical activities at home. This session wi
ll also focus on the importance of self-care and provide strategies and ti
ps for keeping yourself grounded and well during challenging times. \n\nDay Two | Tuesday\, November 10\nCaregiv
ing Lessons: Learning\, Coping\, and Surviving\nFormer Wiscon
sin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber\, author\, My Two Elaines: Learning\, Coping\
, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver\nMarty Schreiber\, former
governor of Wisconsin\, has seen his beloved wife\, Elaine\, gradually tr
ansform from the woman who had gracefully entertained in the executive res
idence to one who sometimes does not recognize him as her husband. Marty c
andidly counsels those taking on this caregiving role\, and offers sage ad
vice that respects the one with Alzheimer’s while maintaining the caregive
r’s health. As two-thirds of those with Alzheimer’s are women\, he offers
special guidance for men who are thrust into an unexpected role. With pati
ence\, adaptability\, and even a sense of humor\, Marty shows how love con
tinues for his “Second Elaine.”\n\nAdvancing the Science: Alzheime
r’s and Dementia Research\nAna Nelson\, Vice President of Pro
grams & Services\, Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter
em>\nAna Nelson will give an overview of the Alzheimer’s disease landscape
in the United States. As the sixth leading cause of death\, we need more
research to find a way to prevent the disease. Ana will also highlight too
ls that are being created for early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
disease and other related disorders. She will cover some of the latest ad
vancements in clinical trials\, treatments and lifestyle interventions cur
rently under investigation. Ana will highlight some of the many memorable
takeaways from the 2020 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
The AAIC conference is the world’s largest international gathering of rese
archers focused entirely on Alzheimer’s and other dementias.\n\nDay Three | Wednesday\, November 11\nIf Not Alzh
eimer’s Disease\, What Is It? Getting a Diagnosis and Care \n
Chiadi U. Onyike\, M.B.B.S.\, M.D.\, Director\, Frontotemporal Dementia an
d Young-Onset Dementias Program\, Co-Director\, Lewy Body Disease Research
Center of Excellence\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral S
ciences\, Johns Hopkins Medicine\nDr. Chiadi Onyike aims to increase
awareness of frontotemporal dementia and young-onset—often wrongly diagnos
ed as Alzheimer’s. Up to 20 percent of middle-aged patients who seek help
have some form of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). FTD covers up to seven fa
tal diseases all marked by dementia and atrophy of the brain’s frontal and
/or anterior temporal lobes. The illness can affect behavior by causing wh
at Dr. Onyike calls “a history of social miscues and misdemeanors.” For in
stance\, “Uncle George” wanting to wear sweatpants to work seems odd\, but
his rude remarks\, repeated hair-combing and overblown jolliness may cros
s a line.\n\nDay Four | Thursday\, November 12 \nCaregiving at a Glance: Hints\, Tips\, and Aha’s\n
Brigid Reynolds\, RN\, MSN\, NP\, Georgetown Memory Disorders Program\nCar
ol Blackwell\, Memory Café 4U \nLindsey Vajpeyi\, Insight Memory Care Cent
er\nThe Caregiving at a Glance guidebook compiles helpful hints and “
aha’s” we have heard from families at Insight Memory Care Center. While ea
ch individual’s dementia journey is unique\, using these techniques can em
power you as a caregiver. Hear from a panel of experts as they share helpf
ul hints and “aha’s\,” including communication tips\, safety precautions\,
activities\, routines and how to take care of yourself as a caregiver. Le
t us help you gain confidence and ease the burden as you walk alongside yo
ur loved one on their dementia journey.\n\nDay Five | Friday
\, November 13 \nThe Presence of Mind to Grow with t
he Flow: Making the Most of Every Situation\nRon Culberson\,
MSW\, CSP\, CPAE\, Speaker\, Author\, and Humorist\nWe spend the bulk
of our lives in our heads rather than immersed in each moment. Focusing o
n the reality in front of us we are better able to respond appropriately.
This funny presentation will show participants how to make the most of eac
h situation to be more fulfilled\, connect with others more effectively\,
and make life and work more enjoyable.\n
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DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium for
the 34th Annual Caregivers Conference: Grow with the Flow! This year\, the
conference will be held virtually\, spread out over a week of fantastic p
resentations. Join us for free!\n\nIf you've attended the conference in th
e past\, you know what an educational and inspirational event it can be. A
nd if you've never been to the Northern Virginia Dementia Caregiver's Conf
erence\, please come join us - we know you'll be glad you came. The confer
ence features an array of presentations for family caregivers and for prof
essionals.\n\nConference Schedule:
\n\nDay One | Mon
day\, November 9\nConnected Caring: Optimizing Engag
ement and Well-Being\nVarious Activity and Recreation Profess
ionals\nActivity programming experts from across the region will shar
e ideas and strategies on how to stay engaged and connected with loved one
s through various mental and physical activities at home. This session wil
l also focus on the importance of self-care and provide strategies and tip
s for keeping yourself grounded and well during challenging times. \n\nDay Two | Tuesday\, November 10\nCaregivi
ng Lessons: Learning\, Coping\, and Surviving\nFormer Wiscons
in Gov. Martin J. Schreiber\, author\, My Two Elaines: Learning\, Coping\,
and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver\nMarty Schreiber\, former
governor of Wisconsin\, has seen his beloved wife\, Elaine\, gradually tra
nsform from the woman who had gracefully entertained in the executive resi
dence to one who sometimes does not recognize him as her husband. Marty ca
ndidly counsels those taking on this caregiving role\, and offers sage adv
ice that respects the one with Alzheimer’s while maintaining the caregiver
’s health. As two-thirds of those with Alzheimer’s are women\, he offers s
pecial guidance for men who are thrust into an unexpected role. With patie
nce\, adaptability\, and even a sense of humor\, Marty shows how love cont
inues for his “Second Elaine.”\n\nAdvancing the Science: Alzheimer
’s and Dementia Research\nAna Nelson\, Vice President of Prog
rams & Services\, Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter\nAna Nelson will give an overview of the Alzheimer’s disease landscape
in the United States. As the sixth leading cause of death\, we need more r
esearch to find a way to prevent the disease. Ana will also highlight tool
s that are being created for early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
disease and other related disorders. She will cover some of the latest adv
ancements in clinical trials\, treatments and lifestyle interventions curr
ently under investigation. Ana will highlight some of the many memorable t
akeaways from the 2020 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. T
he AAIC conference is the world’s largest international gathering of resea
rchers focused entirely on Alzheimer’s and other dementias.\n\nDay Three | Wednesday\, November 11\nIf Not Alzhe
imer’s Disease\, What Is It? Getting a Diagnosis and Care \nC
hiadi U. Onyike\, M.B.B.S.\, M.D.\, Director\, Frontotemporal Dementia and
Young-Onset Dementias Program\, Co-Director\, Lewy Body Disease Research
Center of Excellence\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sc
iences\, Johns Hopkins Medicine\nDr. Chiadi Onyike aims to increase a
wareness of frontotemporal dementia and young-onset—often wrongly diagnose
d as Alzheimer’s. Up to 20 percent of middle-aged patients who seek help h
ave some form of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). FTD covers up to seven fat
al diseases all marked by dementia and atrophy of the brain’s frontal and/
or anterior temporal lobes. The illness can affect behavior by causing wha
t Dr. Onyike calls “a history of social miscues and misdemeanors.” For ins
tance\, “Uncle George” wanting to wear sweatpants to work seems odd\, but
his rude remarks\, repeated hair-combing and overblown jolliness may cross
a line.\n\nDay Four | Thursday\, November 12
\nCaregiving at a Glance: Hints\, Tips\, and Aha’s\nB
rigid Reynolds\, RN\, MSN\, NP\, Georgetown Memory Disorders Program\nCaro
l Blackwell\, Memory Café 4U \nLindsey Vajpeyi\, Insight Memory Care Cente
r\nThe Caregiving at a Glance guidebook compiles helpful hints and “a
ha’s” we have heard from families at Insight Memory Care Center. While eac
h individual’s dementia journey is unique\, using these techniques can emp
ower you as a caregiver. Hear from a panel of experts as they share helpfu
l hints and “aha’s\,” including communication tips\, safety precautions\,
activities\, routines and how to take care of yourself as a caregiver. Let
us help you gain confidence and ease the burden as you walk alongside you
r loved one on their dementia journey.\n\nDay Five | Friday\
, November 13 \nThe Presence of Mind to Grow with th
e Flow: Making the Most of Every Situation\nRon Culberson\, M
SW\, CSP\, CPAE\, Speaker\, Author\, and Humorist\nWe spend the bulk
of our lives in our heads rather than immersed in each moment. Focusing on
the reality in front of us we are better able to respond appropriately. T
his funny presentation will show participants how to make the most of each
situation to be more fulfilled\, connect with others more effectively\, a
nd make life and work more enjoyable.\n
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Caregivers Conference: Grow with the Flow
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