32ND ANNUAL WISCONSIN STATE MAY 6-8, 2018 KALAHARI RESORTS & CONVENTION CENTER WISCONSIN DELLS, WI REGISTER ONLINE SAVE TIME! 2018 GOLD SPONSORS:
HOTEL RESERVATION APRIL 5, 2018 www.kalahariresorts.com 1.877.254.5466 + + or by mail CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE + 32ND ANNUAL WISCONSIN STATE HOTEL INFORMATION: RESORTS & CONVENTION CENTER 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 The Kalahari is offering a limited number of conference attendees special lodging rates: $70/SINGLE $99/DOUBLE $119/TRIPLE $129/QUAD Reserve NO LATER THAN APRIL 5, 2018 to qualify for the special conference rate. 1.877.254.5466 www.kalahariresorts.com IT SCASE W! SHOTIME EXHIBIT FAIR 2018: DON T MISS OUT ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS, SERVICES AND PRODUCTS to more than 800 professional and family caregivers, medical professionals, and those experiencing dementia who will attend the 2018 Wisconsin State Conference. Information on our high visibility exhibit spaces, plus the NEW option of extending your exhibit for a second day (Tuesday) can be found at or by emailing Ru Nataraj, the conference planner, at runataraj@alz.org or call 414.479.8800 ext 8804 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 20, 2018. Registration, Payment and Cancellation/Refund Questions call Kelly Conway at 414.479.8800 ext 8802 or kconway@alz.org
ASSISTANCE: CAREGIVER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available to assist with the cost of the SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR SPONSORS. conference registration fee. Eligible applicants include family caregivers, persons with memory loss, Alzheimer s Association support group facilitators, and 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 16, 2018. To apply, visit For questions, contact Ru Nataraj, conference planner, runataraj@alz.org or call 414.479.8800 ext 8804 SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 1:00 PM 5:00 PM PRE- SEMINAR SOCIAL WORK ETHICS AND BOUNDARIES - THE NEW 2018 NASW CODE OF ETHICS AND INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION Jennifer Lang, MSW, APSW 5:30 PM 7:30 PM JOIN US FOR THE WELCOME RECEPTION & AWARDS CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS WILL BE OFFERED! NOMINATE: OUTSTANDING CAREGIVER AWARDS We invite you to recognize an outstanding caregiver in Wisconsin by submitting a written nomination. Award categories include: FAMILY CAREGIVER PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVER COURAGE - honoring a person living with dementia VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW MORE DETAILED WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS! THE NOMINATION IS 5:00 PM ON MARCH 16, 2018. For a nomination form, visit EVERY 66 SECONDS SOMEONE IN THE UNITED STATES DEVELOPS THE DISEASE MORE THAN 5 MILLION AMERICANS ARE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER S
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2018 AGENDA 8:00 AM 9:30 AM / BREAKFAST 8:00 AM 4:00 PM / EXHIBIT FAIR 10:00 AM 11:00 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS TREATMENT OF BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCES IN ALZHEIMER S DEMENTIA Joseph S. Goveas, MD and Anna Hackenmiller, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin 11:00 AM 11:45 AM KEYNOTE ADDRESS 2018 ALZHEIMER S ASSOCIATION DEMENTIA CARE PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS Sam Fazio, PhD, Director of Quality Care and Psychosocial Research Care and Support, Alzheimer s Association National Office 11:45 AM 12:00 PM / BREAK 12:00 PM 1:15 PM LUNCH & KEYNOTE ADDRESSES: 12:20 PM - 12:55 PM MAXIMIZING IMPACT EXTENDING OUR REACH Dave Grams, Kari Paterson, Laurie Schill Alzheimer s Association Wisconsin Chapter, Executive Directors 12:55 PM - 1:15 PM WISCONSIN S JOURNEY WITH DEMENTIA: UPDATE ON A NEW STATE PLAN Carrie Molke, Director, Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources WI Department of Health Services 1:15 PM 1:45 PM / BREAK 1:45 PM 3:00 PM 101 YOUR LIBRARY CAN HELP 102 THE RIGHT CARE AT THE RIGHT TIME 103 UNDERSTANDING MEDICAID AND FAMILY CARE 104 A NEW JOURNEY NEEDS NEW FRIENDS 105 WISCONSIN S NEXT STATE PLAN FOR DEMENTIA 3:00 PM 3:15 PM / BREAK 3:15 PM 4:30 PM CONCURRT WORKSHOPS 201 STRENGTHENING THE WORKPLACE: EMBRACING CULTURAL AND INTERGENERATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLES TO BUILD STRONGER LEADERS AND TEAMS 202 COMMUNITY BASED MOVEMENT TO BUILD HEALTH EQUITY AND ADDRESS ALZHEIMER S DISEASE IN WISCONSIN S INDIAN COUNTRY 203 SPIRITUAL CARE AND ADVANCED DEMENTIA 204 CAN A ROBOT DECREASE INFECTIONS AND HOSPITALIZATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA? 205 TRANSFORMING DEMENTIA CARE IN OUR COMMUNITY: INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION IN CRISIS
Tuesday continued 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM NETWORKING RECEPTION / SOCIAL 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM M1 DEMENTIA LIVE MINI - AND WHAT ABOUT THOSE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS! M2 DON T LET THE SINGING STOP M3 THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS TONE DEAF TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM / SUNRISE YOGA 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM / BREAKFAST 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM 301 TIPS AND TOOLS FOR SELF-DIRECTING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS 302 THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND ALZHEIMER S DISEASE: BREAKING RESEARCH UPDATES 303 EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCES IN DEMENTIA 304 FALLS PREVENTION IN DANE COUNTY 305 LIFE BALANCE: STUMBLE OR STAND 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM / BREAK 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 401 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF QUALITY DEMENTIA CARE: EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND EXPERIENCE 402 FOX VALLEY MEMORY PROJECT CAFES & BEYOND 403 FIREARMS, DRIVING AND MEDICATIONS... OH MY! SAFETY THREATS AND DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS 404 FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT: ROLE-PLAYING TO BETTER COMMUNICATE WITH AND SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA 405 OUR BRAINS AGAINST ALZHEIMER S DISEASE: WHAT DO WE KNOW? 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM / BREAK 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM 501 FINDING QUALITY OF LIFE IN END-STAGE DEMENTIA 502 DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES: AFTER THE MEDIA FADES 503 ENGAGING ACTIVITIES - SUCCESS THROUGH ADAPTATION 504 ATYPICAL AND LESS COMMON DEMENTIAS 505 THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD: GUIDING AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES FACING COMPLEX CHALLENGES IN DEMENTIA CARE 12:15 PM 1:45 PM LUNCH & KEYNOTE ADDRESS LIVING IN THE MOMENT, THE IMPACT OF DEMENTIA ON RELATIONSHIPS Walter Zerrenner, Husband, Caregiver and Advocate 1 IN 3 SENIORS DIES WITH ALZHEIMER S OR OTHER DEMENTIA
32nd Annual Wisconsin State Conference May 6-8, 2018 FORM First/Last Name Organization HOTEL RESERVATION APRIL 5, 2018 www.kalahariresorts.com 1.877.254.5466 Position/Title Mailing Address City/State/Zip Daytime Phone Fax Email About you: I am a person with early memory loss: Yes No online: or by mail Special dietary need? FEES Check package plus indicate meals or reception you will be attending Package 1 FULL Sunday Pre-Conference THROUGH Tuesday... $200/person $ Sunday Evening Welcome Reception and Awards Program Monday Lunch Tuesday Lunch Package 2 Monday AND Tuesday... $150/person $ Monday Lunch Tuesday Lunch Package 3 Sunday or Monday or Tuesday... $115/person $ Sunday Evening Welcome Reception and Awards Program Monday Lunch Tuesday Lunch Package 4 Sunday Evening ONLY... $35/person $ Sunday Evening Welcome Reception and Awards Program TOTAL $ PAYMENT METHOD MY CHECK IS ENCLOSED PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: Alzheimer s Association CHARGE 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 Kelly Conway 414.479.8800 ext 8802 WORKSHOP SELECTIONS: MONDAY, MAY 7 Please make one choice in each column Column Column Column One Two Three 101 201 M-1 102 202 M-2 103 203 M-3 104 105 204 205 TUESDAY, MAY 8 Please make one choice in each column Column Column Column One Two Three 301 302 401 402 501 502 303 304 403 404 503 504 305 405 505 RETURN FORM TO: ALZHEIMER S ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN 620 S. 76th Street, Suite 160 Milwaukee, WI 53214 Phone: 414.479.8800 : SAVE TIME REGISTER ONLINE!
HOW WE ACCOMPLISH CHANGE Enhance Care and Support We provide reliable resources, support and information to all those affected by Alzheimer s and related dementias. In addition to our respected role in face-toface support services, we provide support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through our website (alz.org) and Helpline (800.272.3900). Increase Concern and Awareness By growing the nationwide conversation about the staggering economic and societal impact of Alzheimer s, the public and policymakers can take appropriate actions to change the course of the disease. Families can gain the knowledge needed to seek diagnosis, access support services and plan for the future. Accelerate Research The Association is the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer s disease research in the world. We unite the global research community to accelerate the pace of discovery toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. Advance Public Policy We are the leading voice for Alzheimer s HOW disease advocacy WE at ACCOMPLISH the state and federal CHANGE level. Our efforts are relentless to make Alzheimer s a national priority while speaking up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer s and their families. Grow Revenue Support of the Mission Individuals, families, corporations and foundations demonstrate their powerful, ongoing commitment to ending Alzheimer s through their philanthropy. These generous contributions enhance the Association s ability to drive progress as the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer s care, support and research. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer s 620 S. 76th Street, Suite 160 Milwaukee, WI 53214 414.479.8800