Our medical conference provides participants with the opportunity to explore emotional well-being for themselves and the knowledge of how to positively impact the well-being of those living with dementia. Emotional well-being is examined from personal, cultural and diverse perspectives. The impressive list of speakers and facilitators at the conference includes those living with dementia, care partners, healthcare professionals, artists, advocates and researchers who are all dedicated to this topic.
The variety of breakout sessions gives attendees the opportunity to customize their day with valuable information, practical tools and relevant resources, while experiencing the empowerment that comes from networking.
Target audience
- People living with mild cognitive impairment or early stage dementia;
- Care partners;
- Healthcare professionals and volunteers;
- Anyone interested in the topic, including adolescents and young adults.
What our conference will bring to you:
- Identify common misconceptions about dementia that lead to stigma and discrimination;
- Demonstrate innovative reforms we can implement as a community and as a society that will offer families and people with dementia a better quality of life;
- Summarize ideas and insights on how people with dementia can regain their autonomy and redefine their well-being;
- Provide examples of ethical and social issues facing people with dementia;
- Identify specific actions that can be taken to improve the life and well-being of a person with dementia;
- Identify specific actions that can be taken to improve the life and well-being of the family caregiver.