Education Conference

The Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter is pleased to present the 23rd Annual Dementia Education Conference

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Mohegan Sun Earth Expo & Convention Center, Uncasville, CT

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Throughout the years, the Alzheimer's Association has united experts worldwide to present the latest information in dementia care practices to professionals, family members and persons living with the disease in Connecticut and surrounding states. Our goal is to share best practices and creative interventions for the care, treatment and preservation of the quality of life of persons with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Join us as we reflect on past accomplishments, integrate the present and envision a future of a world without Alzheimer's disease.

Request for Proposals

DEADLINE: November 1, 2019

The Alzheimer's Association Dementia Education Conference Committee is currently accepting proposals to present at the 2020 Education Conference.

In order to ensure a balanced conference program, all submissions are reviewed and evaluated by the Dementia Education Conference Committee. Presentations are selected based upon desired topics, flow of content, educational value and understanding of the content. All selected content will be published in conference materials and online.

The Alzheimer's Association does not pay an honorarium or travel expenses to its breakout session speakers. All speakers will receive a complimentary pass to the conference with access to the keynote session, all sessions, and meals. Speakers will be featured in the conference publication and on the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter website. The above benefits do not extend to support staff or colleagues who may accompany the speaker.

TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL CLICK HERE

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

CARL V. HILL, PH.D., MPH
Vice President, Scientific Engagement
Alzheimer's Association

Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., MPH, is Vice President, Scientific for the Alzheimer;s Association.  In this role, he oversees strategic efforts to create global awareness of the Association's international research program.  Dr. Hill leads outreach to a network of staff, volunteers and donors at more that 75 Association chapters in order to grow understanding of the Association's role in accelerating Alzheimer's research and share scientific updates.   For Dr. Hill's complete bio, please click here.

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Take advantage of a great opportunity to showcase your programs and services to over 700 decision makers and dementia care specialists. The Connecticut Chapter Dementia Education Conference attracts caregivers and professionals from a wide array of care settings including nursing homes, assisted living, hospital and acute care settings, adult day health, community based programs, home care, rehabilitation centers, hospice and educational institutions.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

Planning on staying the night?

The group rate is available until March 11, 2020. Thereafter, reservations are accepted on a space and rate availability. Please note: Available inventory may sell out prior to cut off date.

Accommodations:
A limited amount of rooms at the Earth Tower have been reserved at a rate of $149.00 on April 1, 2020.

All rooms are subject to applicable taxes, currently 15%, and a $18.00 facility fee.

Please click here and follow directions to reserve a room

Scooter Rentals

Mohegan Sun is proud to offer scooter (ECV) rentals to guests. The scooters are available for $30.00 per day. You are welcome to request a scooter from a Coatroom Attendant at any of the coatrooms during their normal hours of operation. Please note that a scooter is not guaranteed without a reservation and is subject to availability. You are welcome to call the reservation center locally at 860.862.8125 or toll free at 1.888.320.4577 if there are any questions or if you would like further information. To make a reservation in advance, please click here.

We would like to extend a warm thank you to our community partner the Mohegan Tribe, for making it possible to host our annual conference at the Mohegan Sun.