Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter to host Family Conference
COURTESY OF THE ALZHEIMER S ASSOCIATION MA/NH CHAPTER
The Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter, in partnership with South Shore Conservatory, will host a free virtual educational conference for family caregivers and people living with dementia on May 14-15.
The inaugural two-day Family Conference is a virtual conference and is free and open to those caring for a loved one at home, professional caregivers and the general public.
Experts in the field of care and support will share practical and concrete recommendations, resources and guidance in the care and support for those living a life with dementia. Sessions include Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Effective Communication Strategies and Coping with Dementia-Related Behaviors. There will be two educational sessions offered in Spanish.
BOISE
The 10th Annual Family Caregiver Conference invites participants from across Idaho and beyond for a virtual event on Feb. 20. The conference is sponsored by the Idaho Caregiver Alliance and Boise State Universityâs Center for the Study of Aging. This yearâs theme is âCelebrating Resilience.â
The conference provides community building and educational opportunities for informal family caregivers. The Idaho Caregiver Alliance estimates that one in four Idahoans care for someone with a physical, intellectual or cognitive disability, or mental health condition. In Nov. 2020, Idaho Gov. Brad Little released a proclamation in support of family caregivers, acknowledging they provide 201 million hours in unpaid labor in Idaho annually. They also struggle to find formal support systems.
Boise State News February 2, 2021
The 10th Annual Family Caregiver Conference invites participants from across Idaho and beyond for a virtual event on Saturday, Feb. 20. The conference is sponsored by the Idaho Caregiver Alliance and Boise State University’s Center for the Study of Aging. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Resilience.”
The conference provides community building and educational opportunities for informal family caregivers. The Idaho Caregiver Alliance estimates that one in four Idahoans care for someone with a physical, intellectual or cognitive disability, or mental health condition. In Nov. 2020, Idaho Gov. Brad Little released a proclamation in support of family caregivers, acknowledging they provide 201 million hours in unpaid labor in Idaho annually. They also struggle to find formal support systems.