BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//www.insightmcc.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.30.10// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:827e2bdd-76f3-47b4-960c-0799f3e9a4a4 X-WR-CALDESC:Please join the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium for the 34th Annual Caregivers Conference: Grow with the Flow! This year\, th e conference will be held virtually\, spread out over a week of fantastic presentations. Join us for free!\n\nIf you've attended the conference in t he past\, you know what an educational and inspirational event it can be. And if you've never been to the Northern Virginia Dementia Caregiver's Con ference\, please come join us - we know you'll be glad you came. The confe rence features an array of presentations for family caregivers and for pro fessionals.\n\n
Conference Schedule:
\n\nDay One | Mo nday\, November 9\nConnected Caring: Optimizing Enga gement and Well-Being\nVarious Activity and Recreation Profes sionals\nActivity programming experts from across the region will sha re ideas and strategies on how to stay engaged and connected with loved on es through various mental and physical activities at home. This session wi ll also focus on the importance of self-care and provide strategies and ti ps for keeping yourself grounded and well during challenging times. \n\nDay Two | Tuesday\, November 10\nCaregiv ing Lessons: Learning\, Coping\, and Surviving\nFormer Wiscon sin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber\, author\, My Two Elaines: Learning\, Coping\ , and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver\nMarty Schreiber\, former governor of Wisconsin\, has seen his beloved wife\, Elaine\, gradually tr ansform from the woman who had gracefully entertained in the executive res idence to one who sometimes does not recognize him as her husband. Marty c andidly counsels those taking on this caregiving role\, and offers sage ad vice that respects the one with Alzheimer’s while maintaining the caregive r’s health. As two-thirds of those with Alzheimer’s are women\, he offers special guidance for men who are thrust into an unexpected role. With pati ence\, adaptability\, and even a sense of humor\, Marty shows how love con tinues for his “Second Elaine.”\n\nAdvancing the Science: Alzheime r’s and Dementia Research\nAna Nelson\, Vice President of Pro grams & Services\, Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter\nAna Nelson will give an overview of the Alzheimer’s disease landscape in the United States. As the sixth leading cause of death\, we need more research to find a way to prevent the disease. Ana will also highlight too ls that are being created for early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders. She will cover some of the latest ad vancements in clinical trials\, treatments and lifestyle interventions cur rently under investigation. Ana will highlight some of the many memorable takeaways from the 2020 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. The AAIC conference is the world’s largest international gathering of rese archers focused entirely on Alzheimer’s and other dementias.\n\nDay Three | Wednesday\, November 11\nIf Not Alzh eimer’s Disease\, What Is It? Getting a Diagnosis and Care \n Chiadi U. Onyike\, M.B.B.S.\, M.D.\, Director\, Frontotemporal Dementia an d Young-Onset Dementias Program\, Co-Director\, Lewy Body Disease Research Center of Excellence\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral S ciences\, Johns Hopkins Medicine\nDr. Chiadi Onyike aims to increase awareness of frontotemporal dementia and young-onset—often wrongly diagnos ed as Alzheimer’s. Up to 20 percent of middle-aged patients who seek help have some form of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). FTD covers up to seven fa tal diseases all marked by dementia and atrophy of the brain’s frontal and /or anterior temporal lobes. The illness can affect behavior by causing wh at Dr. Onyike calls “a history of social miscues and misdemeanors.” For in stance\, “Uncle George” wanting to wear sweatpants to work seems odd\, but his rude remarks\, repeated hair-combing and overblown jolliness may cros s a line.\n\nDay Four | Thursday\, November 12 \nCaregiving at a Glance: Hints\, Tips\, and Aha’s\n Brigid Reynolds\, RN\, MSN\, NP\, Georgetown Memory Disorders Program\nCar ol Blackwell\, Memory Café 4U \nLindsey Vajpeyi\, Insight Memory Care Cent er\nThe Caregiving at a Glance guidebook compiles helpful hints and “ aha’s” we have heard from families at Insight Memory Care Center. While ea ch individual’s dementia journey is unique\, using these techniques can em power you as a caregiver. Hear from a panel of experts as they share helpf ul hints and “aha’s\,” including communication tips\, safety precautions\, activities\, routines and how to take care of yourself as a caregiver. Le t us help you gain confidence and ease the burden as you walk alongside yo ur loved one on their dementia journey.\n\nDay Five | Friday \, November 13 \nThe Presence of Mind to Grow with t he Flow: Making the Most of Every Situation\nRon Culberson\, MSW\, CSP\, CPAE\, Speaker\, Author\, and Humorist\nWe spend the bulk of our lives in our heads rather than immersed in each moment. Focusing o n the reality in front of us we are better able to respond appropriately. This funny presentation will show participants how to make the most of eac h situation to be more fulfilled\, connect with others more effectively\, and make life and work more enjoyable.\n X-WR-RELCALID:0f7fcf12692b53cb5f7b7d730fa19a4a X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20211107T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2244bbda-ee64-4245-a0c8-4ff13d3ed361 DTSTAMP:20260407T221924Z DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium for the 34th Annual Caregivers Conference: Grow with the Flow! This year\, the conference will be held virtually\, spread out over a week of fantastic p resentations. Join us for free!\n\nIf you've attended the conference in th e past\, you know what an educational and inspirational event it can be. A nd if you've never been to the Northern Virginia Dementia Caregiver's Conf erence\, please come join us - we know you'll be glad you came. The confer ence features an array of presentations for family caregivers and for prof essionals.\n\n
Conference Schedule:
\n\nDay One | Mon day\, November 9\nConnected Caring: Optimizing Engag ement and Well-Being\nVarious Activity and Recreation Profess ionals\nActivity programming experts from across the region will shar e ideas and strategies on how to stay engaged and connected with loved one s through various mental and physical activities at home. This session wil l also focus on the importance of self-care and provide strategies and tip s for keeping yourself grounded and well during challenging times. \n\nDay Two | Tuesday\, November 10\nCaregivi ng Lessons: Learning\, Coping\, and Surviving\nFormer Wiscons in Gov. Martin J. Schreiber\, author\, My Two Elaines: Learning\, Coping\, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver\nMarty Schreiber\, former governor of Wisconsin\, has seen his beloved wife\, Elaine\, gradually tra nsform from the woman who had gracefully entertained in the executive resi dence to one who sometimes does not recognize him as her husband. Marty ca ndidly counsels those taking on this caregiving role\, and offers sage adv ice that respects the one with Alzheimer’s while maintaining the caregiver ’s health. As two-thirds of those with Alzheimer’s are women\, he offers s pecial guidance for men who are thrust into an unexpected role. With patie nce\, adaptability\, and even a sense of humor\, Marty shows how love cont inues for his “Second Elaine.”\n\nAdvancing the Science: Alzheimer ’s and Dementia Research\nAna Nelson\, Vice President of Prog rams & Services\, Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter\nAna Nelson will give an overview of the Alzheimer’s disease landscape in the United States. As the sixth leading cause of death\, we need more r esearch to find a way to prevent the disease. Ana will also highlight tool s that are being created for early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders. She will cover some of the latest adv ancements in clinical trials\, treatments and lifestyle interventions curr ently under investigation. Ana will highlight some of the many memorable t akeaways from the 2020 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. T he AAIC conference is the world’s largest international gathering of resea rchers focused entirely on Alzheimer’s and other dementias.\n\nDay Three | Wednesday\, November 11\nIf Not Alzhe imer’s Disease\, What Is It? Getting a Diagnosis and Care \nC hiadi U. Onyike\, M.B.B.S.\, M.D.\, Director\, Frontotemporal Dementia and Young-Onset Dementias Program\, Co-Director\, Lewy Body Disease Research Center of Excellence\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sc iences\, Johns Hopkins Medicine\nDr. Chiadi Onyike aims to increase a wareness of frontotemporal dementia and young-onset—often wrongly diagnose d as Alzheimer’s. Up to 20 percent of middle-aged patients who seek help h ave some form of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). FTD covers up to seven fat al diseases all marked by dementia and atrophy of the brain’s frontal and/ or anterior temporal lobes. The illness can affect behavior by causing wha t Dr. Onyike calls “a history of social miscues and misdemeanors.” For ins tance\, “Uncle George” wanting to wear sweatpants to work seems odd\, but his rude remarks\, repeated hair-combing and overblown jolliness may cross a line.\n\nDay Four | Thursday\, November 12 \nCaregiving at a Glance: Hints\, Tips\, and Aha’s\nB rigid Reynolds\, RN\, MSN\, NP\, Georgetown Memory Disorders Program\nCaro l Blackwell\, Memory Café 4U \nLindsey Vajpeyi\, Insight Memory Care Cente r\nThe Caregiving at a Glance guidebook compiles helpful hints and “a ha’s” we have heard from families at Insight Memory Care Center. While eac h individual’s dementia journey is unique\, using these techniques can emp ower you as a caregiver. Hear from a panel of experts as they share helpfu l hints and “aha’s\,” including communication tips\, safety precautions\, activities\, routines and how to take care of yourself as a caregiver. Let us help you gain confidence and ease the burden as you walk alongside you r loved one on their dementia journey.\n\nDay Five | Friday\ , November 13 \nThe Presence of Mind to Grow with th e Flow: Making the Most of Every Situation\nRon Culberson\, M SW\, CSP\, CPAE\, Speaker\, Author\, and Humorist\nWe spend the bulk of our lives in our heads rather than immersed in each moment. Focusing on the reality in front of us we are better able to respond appropriately. T his funny presentation will show participants how to make the most of each situation to be more fulfilled\, connect with others more effectively\, a nd make life and work more enjoyable.\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T120000 LOCATION:https://nvdcc.com/ SUMMARY:34th Annual Caregivers Conference: Grow with the Flow END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR