The 23rd Annual Dementia Education Conference is virtual in 2021!
The Connecticut Chapter invites you to join us on April 7, 8 & 9 for an interactive and immersive educational experience.
REGISTER BY APRIL 5th!
April 7th & 8th Professional Conference
Professionals across the continuum of dementia care are invited to register for this event. The educational sessions are designed to increase professional knowledge base and identify new strategies and interventions uniquely focused on, and within, the model of person-centered dementia care.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED
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April 9th Caregiver Conference
This event will be offered at no cost to family caregivers with opportunities to learn, connect and be supported. Sessions include managing disease progression, emotional support strategies and legal and financial planning.
Conference attendees will have the opportunity to visit virtual Exhibitor Booths. Links to our supporters are listed below.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED
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We thank you, as always, for your support and look forward to a wonderful conference!
Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter
KEYNOTE SESSION
Addressing COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Risk and Care in All Communities
Presented by: Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., Vice President, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association
Dr. Snyder will discuss the recently released Alzheimer's Association Facts & Figures 2021 report, examining perspectives and experiences of Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native and White Americans in regard to Alzheimer's and dementia care. The report also examines the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. The global pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) has significantly impacted our communities. Dr. Snyder will discuss resources and information for those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementia, as well as will discuss the downstream impact of COVID-19 on the brain. To date, COVID-19 and the brain are not well understood and there remain many unanswered questions of the virus' impact.

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 SPONSORS
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PLATINUM
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The Next Street Driver Rehab Services, Inc.
Thank you to The Next Street Driver Rehab Services for providing scholarships for professional conference attendees!
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The Connecticut Chapter would like extend our gratitude to the 2021 Planning Committee and Faculty who volunteer their time to make this event successful!
2021 Planning Committee Members
2021 Faculty
Continuing Education Credits
Nursing
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Connecticut Nurses' Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
NOTE: This program has been approved for 7 contact hours, up to 3.5 per day.
Social Work
This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Approval also meets the continuing education criteria for CT LMFTs, LPCs, and licensed psychologists.
NOTE: This program has been approved for 7 CECs, up to 3.5 per day and the Keynote on 4/7/21 and the Plenary on 4/8/21 meet the cultural competence requirement for license renewal.
Connecticut Nursing Home Administrators
Application has been approved by LeadingAge Connecticut for 7.00 Credit Hours. LeadingAge Connecticut has been granted authority by the State of Connecticut to issue Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for educational programs that support learning objectives for nursing home administrators.
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.