More than 500 guests attended the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County’s (AAABC) Empowering Caregivers Conference. The conference took place on Tuesday, October 18 at the Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The conference featured presentations on current research and advancements in Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses, as well as resources and best practices for how to take care of those suffering from such illnesses. Attendees were provided with a complimentary breakfast and lunch sponsored by Humana, FP&L and Padrino’s Cuban Restaurant, as well as goodie bags.
The panel topics at the conference included Recent Advances in Alzheimer’s Care, Early Detection & Treatment; Dementia Care and What Really Matters; Tools Specific for the LGBTQ+ Community; Technology for Caregivers; Fraud Prevention & Exploitation of Seniors; Resources Specific to Communities of Color; Best Financial Practices for Caregivers to Protect Their Loved Ones and Intimacy with a Loved One with Dementia.
The community sponsors for the conference included Humana, FP&L, CarePlus, Padrino’s, Centennial Bank, NOVA Southeastern University, Florida PACE Centers, Senator Nan Rich and many others.
AAABC also operates the Dementia Care and Cure Initiative Task Force, which is charged with developing dementia caring communities in Broward County. For information on dementia and Alzheimer’s services, visit the AAABC website at www.adrcbroward.org.
About AAABC (Area Agency on Aging of Broward County)
The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County is the nonprofit umbrella organization charged with the responsibilities of planning, coordinating, monitoring, operating and funding programs designed to meet the needs of over 451,000 year-round Broward senior residents. As the prime advocate for local older Americans, the AAABC contracts with administering organizations for the following programs: senior centers; senior day care; site meals; home-delivered meals; Alzheimer’s in-home and facility respite; minor in-home repair; legal; transportation; homemaker; personal care; respite; emergency response; case management and other programs.
