15th Annual Caregiver Conference
About
Informative workshops, talks, and presentations designed to educate, inform, and improve the experience for both family and professional caregivers. FREE to family caregivers and only $25.00 for professional caregivers! The Caregivers Conference hosts approximately 500 caregivers for a day-long educational event that focuses on equipping caregivers to better care for themselves and their loved ones facing Alzheimer’s and dementia. The event features presentations, breakout sessions, free on-site respite and exhibitors with resources for participants. Tracks for both family and professional caregivers* available. *Professional caregivers will receive a Certificate of Completion for attending conference. For assistance with registration, please call (505) 266-4473
Schedule
Note: Exhibits are closed for lunch, 11:45am-12:45pm.
Professional Track: Tracy Ayers, Preferred Assisted Living + Melissa Spiers, Retreat Healthcare: “Dementia Training for Professionals: Part 1 “ Hummingbird A&B Family Track: Lori Millet, ABQ Elder Law, PC: Legal Issues, “Obtaining Guardianship & Power of Attorney” Sandia Ballroom A Family Track: Tina De La Luz + Denise Parras, Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter, “Understanding Alzheimer's” Sandia Ballroom B Family Track: Jill Shannon + Matt Ayers, Preferred Assisted Living: “Choosing & Paying for Long Term Care” Sandia Ballroom C
Professional Track: Tracy Ayers, Preferred Assisted Living + Melissa Spiers, Retreat Healthcare: “Dementia Training for Professionals: Part 2“ Hummingbird A&B Family Track: Lori Millet, ABQ Elder Law, PC: Legal Issues, “Obtaining Guardianship & Power of Attorney” Sandia Ballroom A Family Track: Edward Ackron, Acting Director Office of Indian Elder Affairs, NM Aging and Long-Term Services Department, “Alzheimer’s Disease in Indian Country” Sandia Ballroom B Family Track: Jill Shannon + Matt Ayers, Preferred Assisted Living: “Choosing & Paying for Long Term Care” Sandia Ballroom C
Respite Care
<p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Verdana">Complimentary onsite respite care generously provided by: </span><span style="font-size:14px"></span></p><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14px"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align:center"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/addmi-cf673.appspot.com/o/droppedImages%2F-LmtvVNdGFDny4ACU0Qy.jpg?alt=media&token=a1cb6a40-6af7-4d98-8c6a-202c0b70ffb4" style="width:25%" /> <img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/addmi-cf673.appspot.com/o/droppedImages%2F-LmtvXoINJwihbOD2YwI.jpg?alt=media&token=d59c827c-8303-4305-ab41-9bc06dbd3741" style="width:25%" /></p><p style="text-align:center"><br /></p><p style="text-align:center">Space is limited. </p>