Keynote: 

Rundy Purdy, Author of The Sea is Wide: A Memoir of Caregiving

Rundy shares his experience of Alzheimer's caregiving along with a message of encouragement, perserverance and love for caregivers everywhere. 

Schedule:

9:30 am: Registration & Exhibitors
10:00 - 12:00: Keynote Speaker
12:00 - 1:00: Lunch & Exhibitors
1:00 - 2:30: Workshop
2:30 - 2:45: Break & Exhibitors
2:45 - 3:45: Workshop
3:45 - 4:15: Unwind
4:15 - 4:30: Closing Remarks & Evaluations 

Workshops & Descriptions:

1:00 - 2:30 Workshop: Introduction to Managed Long Term Care and the ICAN Program
      Presenter: Muriel Miller, Health Practice Group in Empire Justice Center
This training, provided by health law staff from Empire Justice Center, provides an introduction to Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) and the ICAN Program. Topics covered include services provided with MLTC, plan types and options, choosing and enrolling in a plan, and rights and special budgeting in MLTC. The training will also provide information about how clients and advocates can get help with MLTC and other long term care issues through ICAN, and independent ombudsman program of which Empire Justice is apart.

2:45 - 3:45 Workshop: It's All About the Approach
      Presenters: Cynthia Ploutz, Assistant Professor at Hartwick College
      Carol Kiehn Kirkey, Caregiver
      Ann Thayer, Program Manager for the Alzheimer's Association 
This interactive discussion will center on improving communication and approach in everyday life with a person with dementia. 

3:45 - 4:15: Unwind
      Presenter: Kelly Morrissey, Certified Silver Sneakers Yoga Instructor
Unwind from the day, and prepare yourself for your caregiving responsibilities with a progressive relaxation, guided meditation, and stretching chair yoga routine. For all fitness levels.

Want to attend the forum, but need someone to care for your loved one?

Free Respite provided by:
At Home Care, Inc.
Robynwood 

For more information or to RSVP for respite please call Ann at (604) 547-1650 or athayer@alz.org

*You must RSVP by April 21 for this service*