Day of Hope Caregiver Conference
The Day of Hope Conference for Caregivers of those with dementia is an annual conference hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association each spring. This 4-hour conference features expert speakers, such as Teepa Snow and Pam Brandon from Age-U-Cate, to discuss the aspects of caregiving and provide practical tools that assist with the caregiving role. This conference also allows caregivers to meet with local sponsors in the healthcare field that may help their situation.
This past years Day of Hope conference featured:
Author of “Creating Moments of Joy”
Jolene Brackey is an amazing author and speaker specializing in Alzheimer’s Education. “My passion is to change society’s attitude towards aging by inspiring minds, rejuvenating spirits, and empowering people to make a difference in the way we care for our elders.” Jolene is the author of the book Creating Moments of Joy for people with dementia. She helps carepartners see what is most important, while giving them tools for success.