Free Alzheimer’s Caregiver Conference in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — The Alzheimer’s Association Louisiana Chapter announced that its free Caregiver Conference, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, is rescheduled to Wednesday, March 18.
The Caregiver Conference will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn/Cajundome in Lafayette.
This full-day conference is open to caregivers, families, professionals and community members who support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
The conference will feature expert speakers and community leaders sharing practical strategies, clinical updates and supportive resources for those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Free breakfast and lunch will be provided, and attendees will have access to community resource tables throughout the day.
Registration is required, and all are welcome. Register online or by calling the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900.
What You’ll Learn at the Caregiver Conference
• How to respond to dementia-related behaviors with confidence and compassion
• Effective communication strategies for interacting with individuals living with dementia
• An overview of the newest treatments and therapies available for dementia
• Ways to support and maintain brain health
• Practical caregiving strategies to reduce stress and improve quality of life
• Important considerations related to elder law and estate planning
• How to access advocacy, caregiver support groups and community resources
Featured Speakers & Sessions
• Dr. Owen Owen Carmichael – Professor and Director of Biomedical Imaging, Pennington Biomedical Research, Effects of Diet and Exercise on the Aging Brain
• Dr. Gonzalo Hidalgo – Neurologist at Christus Health, Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s: Understanding Treatment Options
• Kristi Gullo – GUIDE Care Navigator, Homedica, The GUIDE Model Explained: Supporting People with Dementia and Their Caregivers
• Amy Lovell – Director of Nursing, Right at Home, Everyday Communication and Behavioral Support: Practical Tips for Caregivers
• Andrew Mims – Founder & Managing Attorney, Oak Grove Estate Planning, Elder Law: What Families and Caregivers Need to Know
Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.
Two dementia-trained caregivers from Right at Home in Lafayette will be on site throughout the day to provide supervision, lead engaging activities and offer supportive care.
The Alzheimer’s Association Louisiana Chapter offers five local caregiver support groups in the Lafayette area and 23 in-person groups throughout Louisiana, providing ongoing education, connection and emotional support for caregivers and families.
