Navigating the Road Ahead: A Conference on Caregiving

On Thursday, November 25, 2010, over 200 healthcare professionals and interested caregivers gathered at the London Convention Centre for ASLM's Navigating the Road Ahead: A Conference on Caregiving.  Conference participants had the opportunity to network, attend interactive workshops, hear dynamic speakers and tour informative exhibits.

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What participants had to say:

“Best $100 spent on my Professional Development…”
“Please offer this again!”
“Because of the mix of professionals and caregivers, the discussions were most helpful.”

 Conference Presentations

First Link®:  The Alzheimer Society’s Approach to Dementia Care
Chantal Dubois & Nancy O’Regan

Getting to Know Your Community:  A Fresh Look at Local Resources
Third Age Outreach, Bev Regan
Caregiver Exchange, Ruta Pocius
South West Community Care Access Centre, Anita Cole
VON, Kate Arnold & Lesley Latchford

Enhancing Communication for Individuals with Dementia
Dr JB Orange & Angela South

Delirium:  The Impacts on the Individual and the Family - Presentation coming soon!
Laurie McKellar

Advocating for Equitable Dementia Home Care Services
Dr Catherine Ward-Griffin, Oona St-Amant & Ryan DeForge

Alzheimer Disease and Exercise
Clara Fitzgerald

Discussion Panel:  Dementia and Driving
DriveABLE Program, Mary Anne McCallum
Physician Specialist, Dr Stephen Pasternak

Thank you to all of our Sponsors!