24th Annual Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

"Building Community-Clinical Linkages"

October 16-17, 2024
Hilton Jackson Hotel and Conference Center | Jackson, MS

The goal of the 24th Annual Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias is to inform, educate, and train individuals in Mississippi and surrounding states who are caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). This year's conference, themed "Building Community-Clinical Linkages," will provide insight into ways to build connections between community and clinical sectors to improve ADRD care, emerging trends in Alzheimer's and dementia research, prevention, diagnostic, and therapeutic strategies, as well as evidenced-based techniques to prepare individuals and families to successfully navigate the caregiving journey.

The conference will kick off Wednesday morning with a keynote presentation on building community-clinical linkages by Ms. Liz Hall, health systems director with the Alzheimer's Association. Sessions will be delivered in both general and breakout format and conference speakers are experts from organizations within Mississippi and beyond who provide care and support services to older adults and persons with ADRD. Special guest, Byron Brown, award-winning journalist and news anchor for WJTV News Channel 12, will be our honorary emcee on the first day of the conference. The Conference concludes Thursday afternoon with a motivational presentation to reenergize attendees in their roles as caregivers and care partners of persons with ADRD. Conference programming will provide approximately 13 continuing education hours.

Conference Objectives:

• Identify community-clinical linkages that enhance patient care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in rural and urban settings
• Explore emerging trends in Alzheimer's and dementia research to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment
• Discuss methods to manage common medical, neurological and psychological challenges for individuals with ADRD
• Describe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of symptoms and behaviors associated with Alzheimer's and related dementias
• Identify methods to connect health care professionals and family caregivers with available resources and support services in Mississippi to improve care delivery and support

Who should attend?

Nurses, nurse practitioners, nursing home administrators, social workers, mental health professionals, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, seniors, students, and family caregivers.

Location

Hilton Jackson Hotel and Conference Center 1001 E. County Line Road Jackson, MS 39211 Phone: (601) 957-2800

For questions regarding the Conference, contact us at mindcenter@umc.edu or (601) 815-4237.