Living Well with Lewy: Education, Connection & Empowerment

Tue Jul 28 2026 at 08:00 am to 03:30 pm UTC-05:00

Minneapolis Marriott West | Minneapolis

Struthers Parkinson's Center
Publisher/HostStruthers Parkinson's Center
Living Well with Lewy: Education, Connection & Empowerment
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Patient & family conference hosted by Lewy Body Dementia Association, Struthers Parkinson's Center and Mayo Clinic - Rochester.
About this Event

Living Well with Lewy: Education, Connection & Empowerment


Join us for Living Well with Lewy: Education, Connection and Empowerment, on Tuesday, July 28. With presentations from leading clinicians, researchers and subject matter experts from LBDA, Struthers Parkinsonโ€™s Center and Mayo Clinic, Rochester and keynote address from Angela Lunde, MA, this community conference will focus on advancing your understanding of the symptoms of LBD, provide practical approaches and techniques to navigate cognitive, emotional and visual changes that occur, preparing for palliative care, supporting the needs of LBD care partners and so much more.


Free to attend! Free will donations accepted at the door to support the conference.


Registration begins at 7:30AM

Programming begins at 8:00AM

Lunch & snacks provided


*If needed, a quiet space is available for resting during the conference



Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
Naming It Matters: Education, Awareness & Early Diagnosis in LBD
Host: Julia Wood
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Key Insights in Lewy Body Dementia Research
Host: Keith Fargo, PhD
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
It Takes a Team: Supporting the Person & the Caregiver in LBD
Host: Annie Adix- DPT, Emily Furseth- LICSW, Kevin Webb-Kay MD
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Understanding Thinking and Emotions in Lewy Body Dementia
Host: Dr. Kate Wyman
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Staff Introductions & Community Acknowledgments
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
LBD & Hospitalization and/or Palliative Care Advocacy, Preparation & Critical
Host: Dr. Kevin Webb-Kay
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:55 PM - 02:55 PM
Breakout Sessions
Host: Tane Danger, Anne Adix & Stephanie Kimmes

Info: Breakout A (Care Partners):
Care, Unscripted: The Art of Communication and Connection in Lewy Care & Support
Presenters: Tane Danger and Angela Lunde

Breakout B: (Individuals Living with Lewy)
Move, Music, and Meaning:
Supporting Brain Health Through Rhythm and Movement
Presenters: Annie Adix, DPT & Stephanie Kimmes, MT-BC


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
The Empowered Pathย ย 
Host: Angela Lunde

Info: Through the mentorship and guidance of those living with dementia and their care partners, Angela has witnessed where the โ€˜powerโ€™ in empowerment comes from. Angela invites the audience to reframe hope as she uncovers what she has learned are essential ingredients to a life of wellbeing and resilience in our most difficult times.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Minneapolis Marriott West, 9960 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis, United States

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