Alzheimer’s Community Care hosted its 24th Annual Education Conference on May 17th at the Marriott Palm Beach Gardens. The Conference theme was Precision Approaches to Care. Experts in the field offered perspectives on individualizing approaches to neurocognitive disorders and for preserving cognitive health.
During this year’s conference, attendees heard from the world’s leaders in Alzheimer’s research and education. Featured speakers included:
- David Watson of the Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment Center who spoke about precision medicine and its application in Alzheimer’s clinical research.
- Cognitive Neurologist Dr. James E. Galvin who spoke about a precision medicine approach to building a better brain.
- Cognitive Neurologist Dr. Christian Agudelo who spoke about the crucial relationship between sleep, brain health, and Alzheimer’s.
Dr. David Watson presents to attendees
“This year’s Education Conference was a massive success,” said Alzheimer’s Community Care President and CEO Michael Jessup. “We were thrilled to be joined by leading Alzheimer’s experts who engaged our audience and shared invaluable information related to Alzheimer’s research. We look forward to next year’s conference and continuing to grow our impact and change the lives of patients and caregivers across the state of Florida!”
Attendees also enjoyed various educational breakout sessions including:
- The Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Impairment presented by Dr. Lyndsey Bride AuD CCC-A Clinical Audiologist at Adept Audiology.
- Using One’s Life Story to Improve Quality of Care presented by Scott Greenberg CAEd and Tino Negri CAEd of ComForCare Senior Services.
- Superheroes Need Care Too! Presented by Laura Kremer LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker at MorseLife Health System.
- Individualized Solutions for Seniors presented by Jacob Blevins MBA NHA, Owner of Allied Senior Living Florida.
- A Targeted Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia presented by Linda Pao of JEM Research Institute.
- Should Medication Regimens be Individualized? presented by Mariette Sourial PharmD Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Palm Beach Atlantic University and Florida Atlantic University.
- Harnessing Your Personal Power presented by Karen Gilbert DNP MS RN CDP, V.P. of Education & Quality Assurance at Alzheimer’s Community Care.
“Education is core to our work here at Alzheimer’s Community Care,” said Alzheimer’s Community Care Vice President of Education and Quality Assurance Dr. Karen Gilbert, DNP MS RN. “I was honored to be joined by some of the most renowned leaders in our field at this year’s Conference. The information shared at the Education Conference is crucial to patients living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. In Palm Beach County alone, we have more than 50,000 Alzheimer’s patients, and that number may grow exponentially as baby boomers reach 65 and over.”
Attendees interacting with this year’s sponsors and exhibitors
Sponsors of this year’s Conference include: The Addison Hines Charitable Trust, Tovertafel, Shalloway&Shalloway, Visiting Angels, Brain Matters Research, Senior Helpers, Artis Senior Living of Boca Raton, The Madyson at Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Health Foundation, The Cox Science Center, JEM Research Institute, and Publix Super Market Charities.
Exhibitors at this year’s conference included Luxe at Jupiter, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Senior Nannies, ComForCare Senior Services, Alector, The Karp Law Firm, The Alzheimer’s Association, Area Agency on Aging, Champion Home Health Care, Compassionate Senior Guidance, FirstLantic Healthcare, Humana, i-Function, LifeCare Therapy Services, Palm Beach Atlantic University School of Nursing, Palm Beach Neurological Center, Senior Care Authority, Palm Beach Pace, The Estate Settlers, Vitas Healthcare, Whitsyms In-Home Care, the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, Audiology with a Heart, and #1 Medical Equipment and Supply.
For more information or to make a charitable donation, visit: www.alzcare.org.
About Alzheimer’s Community Care
Alzheimer’s Community Care was founded in 1996 by a group of local residents in Florida who were concerned about the growing number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related neurocognitive disorders. Based in West Palm Beach, Alzheimer’s Community Care is dedicated to promoting and providing community-based, family-centered care for patients and their caregivers living with neurocognitive disorders, through the belief, where there is help, there is hope.Today, Alzheimer’s Community Care is the largest provider of community-based, dementia-specific services in Florida. For more information, visit: www.alzcare.org.
