Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia:
New Horizons in
Quality Dementia Care
2019 Conference for Professionals
May 17, 2019 :: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM ::
The United Way of Houston
50 Waugh Drive
Houston, TX 77007
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Featuring
Keynote Speaker:
Douglas Pace, NHA
Director of Mission Partnerships
Alzheimer's Association
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Closing Speaker:
Carmel B. Dyer, MD, AGSF, FACP
Roy M. & Phyllis Gough Huffington Chair in Gerontology
Nancy P. & Vincent F. Guinee, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Gerontology
Executive director, UTHealth Consortium on Aging
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Registration Rates
Professionals with CEUs: $100
Professionals not needing CEUs: $50
Students/Residents: $35
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5.0 CEUs available for nurses and social workers
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CEUs approved through H.I.S. Cornerstone, an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Alzheimer's Association
Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
30 Staff. 100s of Volunteers. 37 Counties.
The Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter supports diagnosed individuals, their families and caregivers, and the professionals who care for them. The Chapter offers support groups, educational programs, individualized planning provided by licensed professionals, and community resource lists. It operates a 24-hour toll-free Helpline, Early Stage Programs, and safety services for those at risk of wandering. The Chapter also provides training programs for healthcare professionals and engages with governmental agencies and academic institutions to promote Alzheimer’s research and improved care and support. Last year more than 1,000,000 individuals were reached through cumulative program and education efforts, health fairs, advocacy activities, newsletters and website contact.
The Conference
Fostering Quality Dementia Care
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United Way | Houston, TX
May 17, 2019
7:30 to 3:30
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The Alzheimer's Association-Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter is proud to announce the 2019 Conference for Professionals, "New Horizons in Quality Dementia Care."
Since its inception, the Alzheimer's Association has been a leader in outlining principles and practices of quality care for individuals living with dementia. In 2018, The Gerontologist published the Alzheimer's Association's new Dementia Care Practice Recommendations, which outline recommendations for quality care practices based on a comprehensive review of current evidence, best practice and expert opinion. The 2019 Conference for Professionals will explore these recommendations and provide sessions that will help attendees deliver person-centered care to individuals living with dementia.
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We invite health care practitioners, direct care providers, activity directors, community leaders, and students to attend and contribute to this annual event. This conference is a forum for exchanging ideas from a variety of perspectives.
CEUs, including ethics credits, will be available for nurses and social workers.
Program
7:30 am -8:30 am
Registration Opens, Continental Breakfast & Sponsor Fair
8:30 am -8:45 am
Welcome
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8:45 am - 10:00 am
"Quality Care Dementia Recommendations" Doug Pace, NHA
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10:00 am - 10:20 am
Sponsor Fair, Coffee Break, & Networking
10:25 am - 11:20 am
Breakout Session #1
"Polypharmacy and Dementia" Faith Atai, MD
"Early Diagnosis and Alzheimers" Lokesh Shahani, MD
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11:25 am - 12:25 pm
Breakout Session #2
"Pain Management and Dementia" Maxine De La Cruz, MD
"Advance Care Planning and Dementia" Susan Gaeta, MD & Paulie Gaido, JD, PhD
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12:25 pm - 1:10 pm
Networking Lunch & Sponsor Fair
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1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Breakout #3
"Supporting Caregivers while Supporting Yourself" Leslie Marchand, LCSW
"End of Life Care" Linda Tavel, MD
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2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Coffee & Chocolate Recharge
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Closing Address
"Envisioning the Future of Geriatric Care" Carmel Dyer, MD, AGSF, FACP
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3:30 pm Pick up CEUs or Certificates of Attendance.
**Attendees must sign out to receive CEU Certificate.
Steering Committee
Lucindra Campbell-Law
PhD, APRN, ANP, PMHNP-BC. Professor, Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program Coordinator, Cullen Trust Endowed Chair for Health Care, University of St. Thomas-Houston Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing
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Sheryl Daigle
Community Liaison, UTHealth Department of Psychiatry, Harris County Psychiatric Center.
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Peggy Determeyer
PhD, BCC. McGee Fellow, Director, Community Bioethics and Aging Center, Hope and Healing Center & Institute
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Vaunette P. Fay
PhD, RN, FNP, GNP-BC. Professor of Clinical Nursing. Director of Continuing Education, UTHealth Cizik School of Nursing
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Susan Gaeta
MD, FACP. Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Denice Green
LISW. Social Work Supervisor, Department of Veteran's Affairs
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Qiana James
BBA. Owner, Friendly Faces Senior Care.
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Julie Kutac
MA, PhD. Professional Education & Research Specialist, Alzheimer's Association-Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter
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Leslie Marchand
LCSW. Director of Resident and Family Services. Silverado Cypresswood Memory Care Community.
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Susan Minello
RN, ANP-BC. Retired Nurse Practitioner. Division of Palliative Care, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch.
Christina Miyawaki
PhD, MSW. Assistant Professor, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
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Esther Steinberg
LCSW. National Team Trainer at Healthy IDEAS
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Haley Villemarette
LMSW. Geriatric Care Manager. Advocates for Elders, LLC
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Alice L. Williams
MS, LBSW. Executive Director, Libbie's Place Senior Day Program
