Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, and their families
About this Event
After the Diagnosis is a free, quarterly, in-person seminar providing a road map of information and resources to guide those impacted by dementia and their care partners. Light refreshments will be served mid-event. Convenient and handicap accessible parking available at the location. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please call (507) 538-4048.
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Understanding your diagnosis
- Managing the disease
- Knowing your strengths
- Everyday ways to live well with dementia
- Opportunities to ask questions of the experts, connect with others, and visit with community organizations.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Check-in, light lunch, and time at booths
🕑: 12:45 PM - 12:55 PM
Welcome
🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:35 PM
Life After a Diagnosis - A Good Life Roadmap
🕑: 01:35 PM - 02:15 PM
Managing your Diagnosis– The Essentials
Info:
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Participating in Research - an Overview of the ADRC
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Community Highlights
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Refreshment Break (2:00-2:20pm)
Info: Please choose to attend one of the following breakouts.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:05 PM
Breakout 1: Living with a New Diagnosis - Let's Talk About It
Info: This session is meant for those living with a recent diagnosis together to connect with one another.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:05 PM
BREAKOUT 2: Dementia Caregiving - Let’s Talk About it
Info: This session will provide practical strategies for family care partners who are, or will be, providing care and support to a loved one living with dementia.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:05 PM
BREAKOUT 3: Becoming a Dementia Friend
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:05 PM
BREAKOUT 4: More Time with Community Vendors
Info: If you want more information about the vendors highlighted in the plenary session, this opportunity allows you to chat with our community vendors to learn more about their services.
🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:35 PM
Q&A Panel
Info: A session that provides you the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed throughout the day.
🕑: 04:35 PM
In this Together - Reflections from the Real 'Experts'
Info: In 'In This Together' you will hear reflections from a care partner and a person living with dementia.
🕑: 05:00 PM
Adjourn
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3033 41st St NW, 3033 41st Street Northwest, Rochester, United States
USD 0.00
