DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 3, 2023) — The Alzheimer’s Association will hold the first annual BrainWorks Conference in the Quad Cities at Birchwood Fields Learning Center in Davenport on April 19, 9AM-2:30PM. This year's conference is focused on providing family caregivers with information and resources to help them care for themselves and their loved one living with Alzheimer's or dementia It is free and open to the public, but registration is required because space is limited.
Experts in the fields of dementia care, research, and legal planning will present on different topics throughout the conference:
· Dr Percy Griffin, Director of Scientific Engagement at the Alzheimer’s Association, will present on early detection, risk reduction, and new Alzheimer’s treatments.
· Teri Skoog, founder and owner of Skoog Dementia Support, will share how to approach caregiving from a different perspective to better care for yourself and your loved one and find beauty in the difficult journey.
· A panel of professional and family caregivers will share resources and information about caregiving based on their different experience and perspectives.
· Meredith Mercer, a Program Director at Senior Star, will lead Laughter Yoga which is an experiential learning class where you will discover the physiological and psychological benefits of laughter; practice mindfulness and deep breathing techniques; and learn new ways to add more laughter to your life and to the lives of those you serve.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from these experts, ask questions, visit with exhibitors who provide resources from across the state and talk with other local caregivers throughout the day. To learn more and register, visit alz.org/iowa or call 800.272.3900.
There are 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, and 66,000 Iowans and 230,000 Illinoisans are living with the disease. There are also eleven million family members and friends caring for a loved one, including 98,000 caregivers across Iowa and 312,000 across Illinois.
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
