Join us for the largest dementia- specific
educational conference on the West Coast.
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Tailored to professionals, researchers and clinicians present the latest research in the biological, social, psychological, and cultural aspects of aging and dementia with particular emphasis on practical applications.
Attendee Demographics Professionals from all along the healthcare continuum are encouraged to attend. Typical attendees include psychologists, social workers, nurses, administrators, senior service professionals, researchers and more. |
Planning Committee
Allyson Rosen, PhD, ABPP-CN, MIRECC, VAPAHCS, Stanford University School of Medicine (SUSM)
Ann Blick Hamer, MA, LCSW, Peninsula Family Service
Bernadette Mellott, MPA, Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc.
Blake Scanlon, PhD, Stanford/ VA Aging Clinical Research Center, MIRECC, VAPAHCS
Blanca Vazquez-Arias, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Claire Day, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, ABPP, SUSM; Optimal Aging Center
Joanne Weith, RN, MS, BSN, GRECC, VAPAHCS
Christina Irving, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance
Pauline Martinez, MA, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Ann Blick Hamer, MA, LCSW, Peninsula Family Service
Bernadette Mellott, MPA, Ombudsman Services of San Mateo County, Inc.
Blake Scanlon, PhD, Stanford/ VA Aging Clinical Research Center, MIRECC, VAPAHCS
Blanca Vazquez-Arias, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Claire Day, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, PhD, ABPP, SUSM; Optimal Aging Center
Joanne Weith, RN, MS, BSN, GRECC, VAPAHCS
Christina Irving, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance
Pauline Martinez, MA, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Conference Partners
21st Annual Updates on Dementia Conference
May 9, 2019 - South San Francisco Conference Center
May 9, 2019 - South San Francisco Conference Center
Advancing the Science: Alzheimer's and Dementia Research
Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, Director, Scientific Engagement, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association
Dr. Edelmayer discusses risk factors for Alzheimer's disease that are modifiable and non-modifiable. She describes how biomarkers are used in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease. She also highlights two exciting current studies: the SPRINT-MIND extension study and the U.S. POINTER study.
Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, Director, Scientific Engagement, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association
Dr. Edelmayer discusses risk factors for Alzheimer's disease that are modifiable and non-modifiable. She describes how biomarkers are used in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease. She also highlights two exciting current studies: the SPRINT-MIND extension study and the U.S. POINTER study.
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Q&A Discussion
Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, Director, Scientific Engagement, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association
Claire E. Day (Moderator), Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer's Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Dr. Edelmayer and Claire Day answer audience questions about the latest research.
Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, Director, Scientific Engagement, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association
Claire E. Day (Moderator), Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer's Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Dr. Edelmayer and Claire Day answer audience questions about the latest research.
Creating a World without Alzheimer's: Federal Policy Initiatives
Ruth Gay, MS, Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer's Association, Northern California & Northern Nevada
Ruth Gay introduces current Federal initiatives addressing Alzheimer’s, including the Healthy Brain Initiative & the BOLD Act. She describes how these initiatives will impact dementia care in California, and how providers can get involved.
Ruth Gay, MS, Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer's Association, Northern California & Northern Nevada
Ruth Gay introduces current Federal initiatives addressing Alzheimer’s, including the Healthy Brain Initiative & the BOLD Act. She describes how these initiatives will impact dementia care in California, and how providers can get involved.
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The Role of Local Public Health
Robert L. Oldham, MD, MSHA, President of the California Conference of Local Health Officers; President-Elect, Health Officers Association of California; Health Officer/ Medical Director/ Public Health Director, Placer County Health and Human Services
Dr. Oldham describes the role and importance of state and local public health agencies in addressing issues related to aging and Alzheimer’s and identifies ways for professionals to better partner with local public health agencies to address issues related to aging and Alzheimer’s.
Robert L. Oldham, MD, MSHA, President of the California Conference of Local Health Officers; President-Elect, Health Officers Association of California; Health Officer/ Medical Director/ Public Health Director, Placer County Health and Human Services
Dr. Oldham describes the role and importance of state and local public health agencies in addressing issues related to aging and Alzheimer’s and identifies ways for professionals to better partner with local public health agencies to address issues related to aging and Alzheimer’s.
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California State Initiatives Addressing Alzheimer's
Susan Demarois, California Government Affairs Director, Alzheimer's Association California State Policy Office
Demarois describes new legislation and current California budget proposals, including a $10 million request to build a public awareness campaign about Alzheimer's. She highlights some of Governor Newsom's forward-thinking actions to address health disparities in California.
Susan Demarois, California Government Affairs Director, Alzheimer's Association California State Policy Office
Demarois describes new legislation and current California budget proposals, including a $10 million request to build a public awareness campaign about Alzheimer's. She highlights some of Governor Newsom's forward-thinking actions to address health disparities in California.
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Public Policy Panel Discussion
Ruth Gay, MS, Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada
Robert L. Oldham, MD, MSHA, President-Elect, Health Officers Association of California; Health Officer/ Medical Director/ Public Health Director, Placer County Health and Human Services
Susan Demarois, California Government Affairs Director, Alzheimer's Association California State Policy Office
Lisa Mancini (Moderator), Director, Aging and Adult Services, San Mateo County
Ruth Gay, MS, Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada
Robert L. Oldham, MD, MSHA, President-Elect, Health Officers Association of California; Health Officer/ Medical Director/ Public Health Director, Placer County Health and Human Services
Susan Demarois, California Government Affairs Director, Alzheimer's Association California State Policy Office
Lisa Mancini (Moderator), Director, Aging and Adult Services, San Mateo County
Permission to Grieve
Dawn M. Gross, MD, PhD, Host of “Dying to Talk” Radio, Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Palliative Care Service
Dr. Gross explores the expressions of grief as lay persons and professionals. She helps attendees consider the role of community in the experience of grief, and discusses practices that provide permission to grieve.
Dawn M. Gross, MD, PhD, Host of “Dying to Talk” Radio, Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Palliative Care Service
Dr. Gross explores the expressions of grief as lay persons and professionals. She helps attendees consider the role of community in the experience of grief, and discusses practices that provide permission to grieve.
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The New Science of Stress: Evidence Based Tools for Remaining Resilient
Alexandra D. Crosswell, PhD, Assistant Professor, Center for Health & Community, University of California San Francisco; Executive Director, NIA funded Stress Measurement Network
Dr. Crosswell discusses the psychological and physical risks of being a dementia or Alzheimer’s disease caregiver. She also shares several evidence-based quick tools to help caregivers cope with the stress of caregiving.
Alexandra D. Crosswell, PhD, Assistant Professor, Center for Health & Community, University of California San Francisco; Executive Director, NIA funded Stress Measurement Network
Dr. Crosswell discusses the psychological and physical risks of being a dementia or Alzheimer’s disease caregiver. She also shares several evidence-based quick tools to help caregivers cope with the stress of caregiving.
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Inner Resources for Caregivers: Using Mindfulness, Mantra & Yoga
Lynn C. Waelde, PhD, Professor, Palo Alto University; Adjunct Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Waelde describes the rationale and empirical support for teaching mindfulness, mantra and yoga to family caregivers, as well as teaches some mindfulness techniques that are used for caregiver stress.
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Lynn C. Waelde, PhD, Professor, Palo Alto University; Adjunct Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
Dr. Waelde describes the rationale and empirical support for teaching mindfulness, mantra and yoga to family caregivers, as well as teaches some mindfulness techniques that are used for caregiver stress.
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MindfulMovement4Allz: A Train the Trainer Program, Yoga Inspired Movement and Breath for Cognitive Function
Baxter Bell, MD, Co-Author, Yoga For Healthy Aging; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Jean McGranahan, MBA, Certified Yoga Instructor, Candidate -Yoga Therapist; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Margi Young, eRYT500, Master Yoga Teacher; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Bell, McGranahan and Young provide a summary of best practices in training individuals to work with adults who have cognitive impairment, including:
- How teaching yoga to those with cognitive impairment differs from a standard yoga class.
- The importance of the "Sangha" (group) in teaching those with cognitive impairments.
- The focus of improving neuroplasticity in the brain.
- Discussion on how breathing fits into the MindfulMovement4Allz model.
Baxter Bell, MD, Co-Author, Yoga For Healthy Aging; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Jean McGranahan, MBA, Certified Yoga Instructor, Candidate -Yoga Therapist; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Margi Young, eRYT500, Master Yoga Teacher; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Bell, McGranahan and Young provide a summary of best practices in training individuals to work with adults who have cognitive impairment, including:
- How teaching yoga to those with cognitive impairment differs from a standard yoga class.
- The importance of the "Sangha" (group) in teaching those with cognitive impairments.
- The focus of improving neuroplasticity in the brain.
- Discussion on how breathing fits into the MindfulMovement4Allz model.
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Moving to a Different Beat with TaiChi & QiGong
Nusha Askari, PhD, Senior Administrator, Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences, Stanford University
Dr. Askari defines and distinguishes between TaiChi and QiGong. She explains the benefits of both TaiChi and QiGong for all -- especially for healthy aging, caregivers and persons with neurological and neurodegenerative disorders, including dementia.
Nusha Askari, PhD, Senior Administrator, Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences, Stanford University
Dr. Askari defines and distinguishes between TaiChi and QiGong. She explains the benefits of both TaiChi and QiGong for all -- especially for healthy aging, caregivers and persons with neurological and neurodegenerative disorders, including dementia.
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Faculty
Nusha Askari, PhD, Senior Administrator, Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences, Stanford University
Baxter Bell, MD, Co-Author, Yoga For Healthy Aging; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Alexandra D. Crosswell, PhD, Assistant Professor, Center for Health & Community, University of California San Francisco; Executive Director, NIA funded Stress Measurement Network
Claire E. Day, Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Susan Demarois, California Government Affairs Director, Alzheimer's Association California State Policy Office
Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, Director, Scientific Engagement, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association
Ruth Gay, MS, Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada
Dawn M. Gross, MD, PhD, Host of “Dying to Talk” Radio, Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Palliative Care Service
Lisa Mancini, Director, Aging and Adult Services, San Mateo County
Jean McGranahan, MBA, Certified Yoga Instructor, Candidate -Yoga Therapist; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Robert L. Oldham, MD, MSHA, President of the California Conference of Local Health Officers and the Health Officers Association of California; Health Officer/ Medical Director/ Public Health Director, Placer County Health and Human Services
Lynn C. Waelde, PhD, Professor, Palo Alto University; Adjunct Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
Margi Young, eRYT500, Master Yoga Teacher; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Baxter Bell, MD, Co-Author, Yoga For Healthy Aging; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Alexandra D. Crosswell, PhD, Assistant Professor, Center for Health & Community, University of California San Francisco; Executive Director, NIA funded Stress Measurement Network
Claire E. Day, Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California, Northern Nevada Chapter
Susan Demarois, California Government Affairs Director, Alzheimer's Association California State Policy Office
Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, Director, Scientific Engagement, Medical & Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association
Ruth Gay, MS, Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada
Dawn M. Gross, MD, PhD, Host of “Dying to Talk” Radio, Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Palliative Care Service
Lisa Mancini, Director, Aging and Adult Services, San Mateo County
Jean McGranahan, MBA, Certified Yoga Instructor, Candidate -Yoga Therapist; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Robert L. Oldham, MD, MSHA, President of the California Conference of Local Health Officers and the Health Officers Association of California; Health Officer/ Medical Director/ Public Health Director, Placer County Health and Human Services
Lynn C. Waelde, PhD, Professor, Palo Alto University; Adjunct Clinical Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine
Margi Young, eRYT500, Master Yoga Teacher; Co-founder MindfulMovement4Allz
Course Objectives
- List two risk factors for Alzheimer's disease that are non-modifiable and three risk factors that are modifiable.
- List two ways that biomarkers are used in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease.
- Compare the interventions used in the SPRINT-MIND study to those used in the U.S. POINTER study.
- Identify current public policy initiatives at the state and federal level for addressing Alzheimer’s, and describe how these impact the day-to-day reality of those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
- Provide an overview of the role and importance of public health, and identify ways to better partner with local public health agencies to address issues related to aging and Alzheimer’s.
- Describe how health systems could improve detection, diagnosis, disclosure and care planning for Alzheimer’s.
- Explore the expressions of grief as lay persons and professionals
- Consider the role of community in the experience of grief
- Discuss practices that provide permission to grieve
- Learn evidence-based quick tools to help caregivers cope with the stress of caregiving.
- Describe the rationale and empirical support for teaching mindfulness, mantra yoga, breathing exercises, Tai Chi and Qi Gong to family caregivers and those living with dementia, and identify strategies to tailor these programs to your audience.
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