A Day of Retreat and Learning: 21st Annual Santa Cruz Conference

This annual education conference is designed to fit the needs of families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. It is also for professionals who would like to learn more about Alzheimer's disease. CEUs available.

Programs and Speakers:

Brain and Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other Stuff I’m Forgetting to Mention, presented by: Chris Hasegawa, PhD

Leading the Way to a World Without Alzheimer’s: An Update on the Latest Research, presented by: Claire Day, Chief Program Officer for the Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada

Palliative Care for Dementia Patients, presented by: William Morris, MD, MPH

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior, presented by: Alex Morris, Gerontologist and Professional Training Specialist for the Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada

Self-Care for the Caregiver and Coping with Caregiver Stress, presented by: Heather Gray, Family Program Manager for the Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada

Music, Memories, and Mood, presented by: Wayne Lavengood, Retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor
Elizabeth Landsverk, MD ElderConsult Geriatric Medicine

Platinum Sponsor
Westwind Memory Care

Gold Sponsors
Aegis Living of Aptos
Caring Hearts In-Home Services
Cedar Creek Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center
Lifespan Care Management
Pacific Coast Manor
Sunshine Villa