The Utah Geriatric Education Consortium (UGEC), Six-County Association of Governments (AOG), and the Alzheimer’s Association will host a Dementia Caregiver Conference on October 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Snow College, Greenwood Student Center, Rasmussen Room, located at 242-260 E. 100 N., Ephraim, UT.

This conference is an opportunity for caregivers to learn about taking care of themselves and resources available in the community, including VA caregiver support programs. Those interested in attending all or part of the conference may register by calling Doug Kirkham, Aging Services Six-County AOG at 435-893-0725. The conference is open to the public. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required (see details below).

Session 1: 10:00 to 10:30 Welcome & Six-County Association of Governments (AOG) Resources for Caregivers, Doug Kirkham, Director Six-County AOG

Session 2: 10:30 to 11:00 The Alzheimer’s Association and Caregiver Resources, Raven Albertson, Program Director, Alzheimer’s Association Utah

Break: 11:00 to 11:15

Session 3: 11:15 to 11:45 Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, Raven Albertson, Program Director, Alzheimer’s Association Utah

Session 4: 11:45 to 12:15 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Caregiver Grief, Troy Andersen, Associate Professor and Lecturer, University of Utah College of Social Work

Break: 12:15 to 1:00 Lunch and Vendor Tables

Session 5: 1:00 to 1:40 Screening for the 3Ds: Dementia, Depression and Delirium Dr. Rand Rupper, VA Medical Center Salt Lake City

Session 6: 1:40 to 2:15 VA Healthcare Enrollment Janeil Esplin, Five County Veteran Service Officer

Break: 2:15 to 2:30

Session 7: 2:30 to 3:15 VA Caregiver Support Programs – Andrew Wittwer, Caregiver Support Coordinator

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