Dementia Care 2025 Conference
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
New This Year!For caregivers attending the conference, skilled Silver Fox Adult Day Center staff will be on site to provide expert care for your loved one living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia while you attend, allowing you to fully participate in the event. This complimentary service includes supervision, engaging activities, assistance with personal care needs, continental breakfast, and boxed lunch. If you are interested in using this service for your loved one, please call us at 315-472-4201 x227 or email cny-programs@alz.org to request an application. This application must be submitted and approved to secure a spot. Caregivers will be notified if their loved one is accepted or not. Space is limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to apply is no later than May 1, 2025. However, we anticipate the space will fill up quickly, so we encourage applying early.
Additional Information
Dementia Care 2025 Schedule
8-9 a.m.: Conference Opens
Registration begins
Interactive Expo Opens (open during all breaks)
Continental Breakfast Served
9 - 9:15 a.m. - Ballroom
Welcome and Announcements - Kate Flannery, Executive Director Upstate Chapters Alzheimer’s Association
9:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Ballroom
Keynote Speaker- Jolene Brackey
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. – Ballroom Hall
Break and Expo
10:45 – 12/Noon - Ballroom
Panel Discussion:
Serena Jackson - Interfaith Works
Paul Musso - Lemoyne Care
Tess Kenny - Touching Hearts
Allie Jardin - Upstate University Geriatricians
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. – Adirondack Room
Lunch and Networking/Interactive Resource Expo
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Ballroom
Panel Discussion:
Jennifer Thayer- Spouse/ PLWD Early Stage
Liz Jarosz- Spouse/ PLWD Early Onset
Debbie Stack- Child/ PLWD Passed
Maria (Emma) Ticio Quesada- Child/ Long Distance
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. - Ballroom
Allison Graff - Mindful Health Coach
3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Ballroom
Closing
$25
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
