33RD ANNUAL WISCONSIN STATE MAY 19-21, 2019 AlzPossible Together #AlzPossibleTogether KALAARI RESORTS & CONVENTION CENTER WISCONSIN DELLS, WI 2019 GOLD SPONSORS: 1 REGISTRATION APRIL 29, 2019 REGISTER ONLINE SAVE TIME!
OTEL RESERVATION APRIL 18, 2019 bit.ly/alzhotel 877.525.2427 REGISTRATION APRIL 29, 2019 or by mail CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE 33RD ANNUAL WISCONSIN STATE MAY 19-21, 2019 AlzPossible Together #AlzPossibleTogether OTEL ACCOMODATIONS 2019: RESORTS & CONVENTION CENTER 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 The Kalahari is offering a limited number of conference attendees special lodging rates: $82/SINGLE I $99/DOUBLE I $119/TRIPLE I $129/QUAD Reserve no later than April 18 Book hotel online at bit.ly/alzhotel -OR- call 877.525.2427 and ask for the Alzheimer s Association room block. EXIBIT FAIR 2019: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019 DON T MISS OUT ON TE OPPORTUNITY TO SOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS, SERVICES AND PRODUCTS to more than 800 professional and family caregivers, medical professionals, and those experiencing dementia who will attend the 2019 Wisconsin State Conference. Information can be found by visiting -OR- emailing Blueprint Events, LLC Conference Planners at blueprint@alz.org or call 608.709.1915. NOTE: CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTIONS A $25 processing fee is assessed for all refund requests. Substitutions are welcomed at anytime. No refunds will be granted after April 19, 2019. Registration, Payment and Cancellation/Refund Questions call Jennifer McAlister at 414.479.8800 ext 8806 or jmcalister@alz.org 2
NOMINATE: 2019 AGENDA Continuing education hours will be offered! SUNDAY, MAY 19 OUTSTANDING CAREGIVER AWARDS COURAGE AWARD: Recognizes an individual currently living with memory loss who is a role model for others through exemplifying support, education, advocacy and facing challenges. FAMILY CAREGIVER AWARD: Recognizes an individual or family who embodies the courage to face the challenges of caregiving, the compassion to ensure dignity for their loved one, and the wisdom to reach out for support. PROFESSIONAL AWARD: Recognizes individuals who bring to his/ her profession a dedication that serves as a model to others in this field. Includes nursing assistants, home care workers, nurses,therapists, administrators, clergy, social workers, and other related disciplines. The Award Nomination is 5:00 PM on March 15, 2019. To apply visit ASSISTANCE: CAREGIVER SCOLARSIPS AVAILABLE A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to assist with the cost of the conference registration fee. Eligible applicants include family caregivers, persons with memory loss, Alzheimer s Association support group facilitators, and SCOLARSIP FUNDING IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR SPONSORS. caregivers working in long-term care facilities. Please note that travel and lodging expenses are not included. The Scholarship Application is 5:00 PM on March 15, 2019. To apply, visit or contact Blueprint Events, LLC Conference Planners at blueprint@alz.org or call 608.709.1915. 1:00 PM 4:45 PM PRE- SEMINARS: 1:00 2:15 PM STAYING CONNECTED, CARING AND LIVING: What does it take to have a life while caring? 2:15 3:30 PM CAREGIVER SUCCESS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Lynda Markut and Bonnie Beam-Stratz, Alzheimer s Association 1:00 2:15 PM, 2:15 3:30 PM, OR 3:30 4:45 PM VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOURS: TAKE A WALK IN TE SOES OF TOSE WIT DEMENTIA presented by Paula Gibson, Azura Memory Care 5:00 PM 7:30 PM AWARDS BANQUET WIT SPECIAL GUEST KEYNOTE MY LIFE AS AN ALZEIMER S CAREGIVER Paul Braun, Voice of the Wisconsin Badger Men s ockey Program for 42 years VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW MORE DETAILED WORKSOP DESCRIPTIONS: Lynda Markut Bonnie Beam-Stratz Paul Braun 3
2019 AGENDA Continuing education hours will be offered! MONDAY, MAY 20 8:00 AM 6:00 PM / EXIBIT FAIR 7:30 AM 8:30 AM REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST 8:45 AM 9:00 AM / WELCOME 9:00 AM 10:00 AM KEYNOTE IMPROVE WIT IMPROV Karen Stobbe and Mondy Carter, In the Moment 10:00 AM 10:30 AM / BREAK 10:30 AM 11:30 AM CONCURRENT WORKSOPS 101 DIFFERENTIATING BEAVIORAL AND PSYCOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS IN DEMENTIAS 102 RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF ABUSE OF PEOPLE WIT DEMENTIA 103 OW DO BLOOD VESSEL RISK FACTORS IMPACT RISK FOR DEMENTIA? 104 CALLENGES AND COMPLEXITIES IN DECISION- MAKING IN DEMENTIA CARE 105 ABCD AND EMPOWERMENT: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING TE SOCIAL ISOLATION OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DEMENTIA AND TEIR CAREGIVERS 106 LEARN ABOUT RESPITE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONALS TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS 107 NAVIGATE LIKE A PRO: UNDERSTANDING LTC MEDICAID 108 CREATIVELY ENGAGING PEOPLE WIT MEMORY LOSS 11:30 AM 12:00 PM / BREAK Mondy & Karen 4 12:00 PM 1:30 PM LUNC WIT KEYNOTE VOLUNTEER IMPACT: ROAD MAP FOR SUCCESS David Grams, Kari Paterson, Laurie Schill Alzheimer s Association - Wisconsin Chapter, Executive Directors 1:30 PM 2:00 PM / BREAK 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CONCURRENT WORKSOPS 201 CREATIVITY IN CARE 202 STRATEGIES FOR MAXIMIZING YOUR MEDICARE BENEFITS 203 TROUG TE EYES OF A PERSON WIT DEMENTIA 204 INCLUSA DEMENTIA TOOL-KIT: ELPING CAREGIVERS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WIT DEMENTIA 205 ALZEIMER S AND DENTAL EALT 206 NUTRITION AND TE BRAIN: WAT IS TE CONNECTION? 207 BRIDGING RELATIONSIPS BETWEEN RESIDENTS OF VARYING COGNITION USING ART 208 UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO DEMENTIA-RELATED BEAVIOR 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM / BREAK 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CONCURRENT WORKSOPS 301 IT S MY DECISION: USING SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST STRATEGIES FOR DIRECTING MY CARE 302 TE IMPACT OF MUSIC & DEMENTIA: PORTAGE COUNTY MUSIC & MEMORY PROJECT 303 ISTORY OF TE DISCOVERY OF ALZEIMER DISEASE
2019 AGENDA Continuing education hours will be offered! MONDAY, MAY 20 continued TUESDAY, TUESDAY, MAY MAY 21 21 304 TEN TERE I WAS: TAKING OUT TE GARBAGE 305 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES 306 IS TERE A FRIENDLY FIT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY? 307 UPDATE ON ALZEIMER S DISEASE BIOMARKERS: OW EARLY CAN WE DETECT DEMENTIA? 308 PARTNERS IN YOUR CARE JOURNEY 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM NETWORKING RECEPTION / SOCIAL TUESDAY, MAY 21 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM / BREAKFAST 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM / KEYNOTE UPDATE ON ALZEIMER S RESEARC: PREVENTION AND TREATMENT DEVELOPMENTS Diana R. Kerwin, MD, Kerwin Research Center, Dallas 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM / BREAK 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CONCURRENT WORKSOPS 401 DOWN SYNDROME & ALZEIMER S: CREATING A COMMUNITY OF ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, & SUPPORT 402 CYCLING WITOUT AGE 403 MEDICARE AND OSPICE: WAT YOU SOULD KNOW ABOUT ELIGIBILITY, BENEFITS AND FRAUD Diana R. Kerwin, MD 404 DEMENTIA FRIENDS IN WISCONSIN: CANGING TE WAY PEOPLE TINK, ACT, AND TALK ABOUT DEMENTIA 407 UNDERSTANDING ALZEIMER S AND DEMENTIA 408 PURPLE TUBE PROJECT 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM / BREAK 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CONCURRENT WORKSOPS 501 OW DO WE PROVIDE NORMALIZATION IN LONG TERM CARE 502 EALT CARE DECISION-MAKERS: WAT TEY CAN AND CAN T DO 503 TRAUMA INFORMED DEMENTIA CARE 504 EALTY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN AND BODY: TIPS FROM TE LATEST RESEARC 505 FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA: TOP TIPS TO OPTIMIZE TREATMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE 506 EATING AND SWALLOWING ISSUES IN PERSONS WIT ALZEIMER S DISEASE: FROM IMPAIRMENT TO TREATMENT 507 UNDERSTANDING LEWY BODY DEMENTIA 508 NAVIGATING SENIOR LIVING 12:00 PM 2:00 PM LUNC WIT KEYNOTE UNIQUE CALLENGES TE LGBTQ COMMUNITY FACES WIT ALZEIMER S Tom Doyle, Alzheimer s Association National Early-Stage Advisor and his husband Eli will join others from the LGBTQ community for a panel discussion 2:00 PM CLOSING / END Tom & Eli 405 DEMENTIA CRISIS CARE TASK FORCE OF SEBOYGAN COUNTY 406 BOOST YOUR BRAIN: 5 SCIENCE-BACKED TIPS TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE TE RISK OF ALZEIMER S 5
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33rd Annual Wisconsin State Conference May 19-21, 2019 REGISTRATION FORM First/Last Name Organization OTEL RESERVATION APRIL 18, 2019 bit.ly/alzhotel 877.525.2427 Position/Title Mailing Address City/State/Zip Daytime Phone Email Fax REGISTRATION APRIL 29, 2019 online: or by mail About you: I am a person with early memory loss: Yes No Special dietary needs (Vegetarian, Allergies)? REGISTRATION FEES Check package plus indicate meals or reception you will be attending Package 1 FULL Sunday Pre-Conference TROUG Tuesday... $225/person $ I will attend: Sunday Awards Banquet Monday Lunch Tuesday Lunch Package 2 Monday AND Tuesday... $175/person $ I will attend: Monday Lunch Tuesday Lunch Package 3 Monday OR Tuesday... $140/person $ I will attend: Monday Lunch Tuesday Lunch Package 4 Sunday ONLY... $60/person $ Includes Pre-Conference Seminars and Banquet Package 5 Sunday Evening ONLY... $35/person $ I will attend: Sunday Awards Banquet PAYMENT METOD TOTAL $ MY CECK IS ENCLOSED PLEASE MAKE YOUR CECK PAYABLE TO: Alzheimer s Association CARGE TO MY CREDIT CARD: Check one: VISA Mastercard American Express Discover Name on Card: Card #: Billing Address: Expiration Date: Security Code: (Last 3 digits on reverse side at the signature line.) Signature: Registration and Payment Questions? Call Jennifer McAlister 414.479.8800 ext 8806 SUNDAY PRE- SEMINARS: 1:00-2:15pm Staying Connected, Caring and Living 1:00-2:15pm Virtual Dementia Tour 2:15-3:30pm Caregiving Success at Your Fingertips 2:15-3:30pm Virtual Dementia Tour 3:30-4:45pm Virtual Dementia Tour (Virtual Dementia Tours space is limited to the first 40 attendees. Please choose no more than 1 VDT session) WORKSOP SELECTIONS: MONDAY, MAY 20 Please make one choice in each group: 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 TUESDAY, MAY 21 Please make one choice in each group: 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 Registration Deadline: April 29, 2019 RETURN FORM TO: ALZEIMER S ASSOCIATION 620 S. 76th Street, Suite 160 Milwaukee, WI 53214 P: 414.479.8800 SAVE TIME REGISTER ONLINE! 7