Care4U Conference

Care4U 2012 Conference Sessions

Saturday, Nov. 3. 9:00am to 4:00pm

9:15am - 10:15am: Morning Plenary - Kath Murray

It Takes a Village

Explores how a “supportive approach” can enhance life for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Kath Murray.

10:45am - 12:00pm: Morning Concurrent Sessions (Select ONE)

(A) Adult Day Clubs - A Day Away!

Adult day clubs offer valuable respite for caregivers and community socialization for people with dementia. Lions housing staff will provide answers to your questions and lead you through a variety of activities that can be shared with family and friends.
Sue Murphy, Laurie Young & Christine Schroeder-Hubert

(B) (b) Les problèmes de comportements dans la maladie d’Alzheimer et les démences apparentées

Les participants apprendront à reconnaître puis à comprendre les comportements difficiles afin d’y faire face adéquatement.
*This session is presented in French only
Dr. Sophie Éthier

(C) The Other Dementias

Gain insight into the causes, treatments, challenges and progression of vascular dementia, lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia and other less common dementias. Dr. Galit Hasdan

(D) What Every Caregiver Needs to Know about Living-Dying with Dementia

Consider the benefits of exploring end of life issues early in the disease process, interventions that may not be helpful in late stage dementia and changes that suggest death is near.
Kath Murray

(E) Session One: Valuing People with Dementia-Optimizing Care through Effective Communication

Caregivers will learn communication strategies that result in better care, with less stress, for themselves and the person for whom they are providing care.
Dr. J.B. Orange

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch

Lunch with a Speaker or Sponsor - Early Bird Registration Opportunity!

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1:00pm - 2:15pm: Afternoon Concurrent Sessions (Select ONE)

(F) History 101

Making connections with people with dementia begins with knowing the person. This interactive workshop identifies the significance of life history and how to maximize shared time together.
Cheryl Demasi, Joyce Klassen & Grace Loewen

(G) Is Dad Safe to Drive?

Driving cessation is often met with opposition by people with dementia as their desire to maintain independence is threatened. Learn more about when and how to introduce this discussion with the person for whom you are caring.
Victoria Macdonald

(H) Session Two: Valuing People with Dementia - Optimizing Care through Effective Communication

Caregivers will learn communication strategies that result in better care, with less stress, for themselves and the person for whom they are providing care.
(Participation in Session One is recommended, but not a requirement)
Dr. J.B. Orange PhD

(I) Visual & Auditory Care Needs of People with Dementia

Maintaining the visual & auditory care needs of people with dementia requires high levels of attention by caregivers. Helpful tips that can enhance independence, self-confidence and social connectivity will be discussed.
Karen McCormac & Dr. Christine Dino

(J) An Individualized Approach to Managing Challenging Behaviours

Dementia leads to challenging behavioural reactions when people lose their ability to meet their needs. Learn to identify the meaning behind the behaviour and hear about strategies to change behaviours so that a person’s needs are being met in a safe, non-disruptive manner.
Dr. Lesley Koven

2:45pm - 3:45pm: Closing Plenary - Katy Jacobs

The Power of Music!

Sharing and experiencing music can have positive results for people with dementia and their caregivers. Music therapist Katy Jacobs will help us to understand and experience the Power of Music!
Katy Jacobs

3:45pm - 4:00pm: Final Thoughts - Norma J. Kirkby, PHEc, Program Director, Alzheimer Society of Manitoba