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THE 4TH ANNUAL
MEMORY CARE CONFERENCE
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THE PLAZA & HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI‘I PRESENT
A DAY OF VIRTUAL LEARNING
SPEAKERS & TOPICS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bruce Miller, MD
A.W. and Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Professor in Neurology Director, Memory and Aging Center Co-Director, Global Brain Health Institute
Dementia 2030
• This presentation will offer an update on clinical and research advances in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care. It will cover the current state of the field and predictions for the next 10 years as it relates to the drug discovery pipeline and evidence-based approaches to care, including non-pharmacological approaches.
• Supportive recommendations for caregiver health and well-being will be shared.
• Art therapy as an intervention will be explored along with the findings from extensive research
studying
artists with dementia and patients with dementia that experience art.
• Suggestions will be provided to help guide families and professionals on how best to involve
the person with dementia in life-affirming, purposeful and creative arts activity.
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To learn more or to register, visit MemoryCareConference.com or call (808) 628-7600
JUNE 18, 2021 • 8:45AM-2:00PM
REGISTRATION $35
Join us for an inspirational and informational virtual conference focusing on dementia, brain health, and the impact of art and activity for the the individual living with dementia.
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Clinical Psychologist and
Executive Director Northern California/
Northern Nevada Alzheimer’s Association Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Key Takeaways for 2021
David Troxel, MPH
Dementia Expert, Published Author and Co-creator of
The Best Friends Approach to Memory Care
Creating a Therapeutic Environment for the Person with Dementia
Valid for the live event only: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers - Hawai’i Chapter (Approval HI62792021-161) for up to 4 Social Work continuing education contact hour(s).
Valid for the live and recorded event: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Oregon Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Approval valid through 06/18/2023. OCEAN ID #2021-23.
There is no conflict of interest for any planner or presenter with this learning activity. State licensure boards have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses.
To receive a CE Certificate from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, each individual must register and pay the registration fee, attend the conference, and complete the corresponding evaluation.