Brain Aging Conference - Community Day
The Brain Aging Conference - Community Day is open to the public, providing the latest information on research, treatment, care and quality of life for persons with dementia and their care partners. Hosted at the Memorial Learning Center, attendees will have a chance to hear from medical professionals from the Smith Alzheimer's Center, other institutions, experienced caregivers, as well as a chance to connect with area organizations offering helpful resources.
There is no fee to register, but advanced registration is required to attend. Lunch will be provided for attendees. If you would like to make a donation to help make community events and programs like this possible, you can do so here.
For more information on the conference, please call 217.545.7204 or email care@siumed.edu.
Agenda
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Check-In, Visit Resource Tables
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Welcome and Introductions
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Overview of Dementia
Jennifer Arnold, PhD, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Smith Alzheimer’s Center, SIU School of Medicine
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Advances for Alzheimer’s on the Horizon
Andre Catalano, PharmD, MBA, Assistant Research Professor of Neurology, Center for Research, Neurosciences Institute, SIU School of Medicine
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch, Visit Resource Tables
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Panel discussion: How Does a Caregiver Advocate for the Patient?
Cindy Womack, DNP, Smith Alzheimer’s Center, SIU School of Medicine
Ann Jirmasek, LPC, NCC, Smith Alzheimer’s Center, SIU School of Medicine
Andrea Perkins, DNP, Smith Alzheimer’s Center, SIU School of Medicine
Moderator, Erin Hascup
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Fall Prevention: Stepping Up
Lindsey Teefey, Program Coordinator, Smith Alzheimer’s Center, SIU Medicine
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Caregiver Panel Discussion
Moderator, Kevin Hascup, PhD
2:45 pm
Final Words, Visit Resource Tables
Erin Hascup, PhD, Director, Smith Alzheimer’s Center, SIU School of Medicine