Register online at: bit.

ly/makingconnections2013
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the conference, participants will be able to:

Identify the early symptoms of Alzheimers disease (AD). Understand the importance of early detection of AD and explain the role of imaging in this process. Describe three strategies used to manage a range of behaviors most difficult for caregivers. Explain and identify the trends toward social engagement programs for early stage person with dementia. List several new resources available to help families through the course of the disease. Describe several non-pharmaceutical approaches to providing quality care. Explain the latest drug treatments for AD and other dementias.

A conference for caregivers; people living with early-stage dementia; acute and long term care nurses; social workers; assisted living and nursing home administrators; geriatric care managers; and allied health professionals working with individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
This conference is supported in part by:

8:-8:30 a.m. 8:30-9 a.m. 9-10 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast Welcome, Maryland Alzheimers Plan

12:15-1:30 p.m. Lunch featuring Alzheimers Association Volunteer Recognition 1:30-2:30 p.m. Afternoon Sessions

Check registration type: ______ Early-bird caregiver: $25 received before March 29 ______ Early-bird professional: $75 received before March 29 ______ Caregiver: $35 ______ Professional: $95
Registration fee includes continental breakfast, luncheon and conference materials. Professional registration includes continuing education certificates.

Why Early Detection Matters What the Research is Telling Us Dean Hartley, PhD, Director of Science Initiatives, Medical and Scientific Relations, Alzheimers Association A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father, Sargent Shriver Mark K. Shriver, Author

Session A. Tools and Procedures for Assessing Alzheimer's Disease Michael Ankrom, MD, Greater Baltimore Medical Center Mary Faith Ferretto, LCSW-C, Ferretto Eldercare Recommended for health care professionals. Session B. Navigating the Road Ahead: Legal and Financial Planning Michael C. Hodes, Michael Hodes, L.L.C. Recommended for caregivers. Session C. Talking the Talk: Utilizing Time with Health Care Professionals Ernestine Wright, MD, Medical Director, Stella Maris Recommended for people with dementia/caregivers. 2:30-2:45 p.m. 2:45-3:45 p.m. Break Promoting Physical and Functional Activities for Older Adults with Dementia Elizabeth M. Galik, CRNP, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing Closing

10-11 a.m.

CEUs (with professional registration only): ___Social Work ___Nursing ____Nursing Home Administrator

Name:___________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________________ Sign up for e-newsletter? YES NO Select payment method: ______ Check, enclosed, made out to Alzheimers Association ______ Credit card # ______________________________________ exp. date: _______________ Security code: ______________ Name on card:_____________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________________________

11-11:15 a.m. Break 11:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Morning Sessions

Session A. New Directions for Dementia Care in the Home Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, Director, Center for Innovative Care in Aging, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Recommended for health care professionals. Session B. Having the Conversation About Driving Jane Crye, OTR/L, Sinai Hospital Recommended for people with dementia/caregivers. Session C. Step by Step: Stages of Caregiving Ann S. Morrison, PhD, RN Recommended for caregivers.

3:45-4 p.m.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly USA, LLC. For further information concerning Lilly grant funding visit www.lillygrantoffice.com.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Continuing education certificates will be provided only at the conclusion of the full conference program.

Nursing Home Administrators:

This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 11.00 clock hours and 5.00 participant hours. Approval Number: 2642013-11.00-10825-in

REGISTER ONLINE!
bit.ly/makingconnections2013 Or fax registration to: 410.561.3433, Attn: Junnell Sample Or mail to: Alzheimers Association 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093

Nursing:
The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation. This 5 contact hour Educational Activity is provided by The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing. The Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing and the American Nurses Credentialing Center do not endorse the use of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Pending.

Social Work:
The Alzheimers Association is an approved provider of social work continuing education by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. This program has been approved for 5 hours of Category I continuing education credits.