November 22, 2025 PROGRAM
Time
8:30 am
9:30 am
9:40 am
What’s Happening
Check-in, Breakfast and Exhibitor Showcase
Welcome
Opening Keynote Seven Tough Questions That Worry Dementia Caregiver
Barry Jacobs & Julie Mayer
10:40 am
10:50 am
11:00 am
Raffle prizes
Break and Visit Exhibitors
Breakout Sessions (titles and slides are below)
12:00 pm
Lunch & Visit Exhibitors
1:30 pm
Breakout Sessions (titles and slides are below)
2:30 pm
2:45 pm
3:00 pm
Break & Visit Exhibitors
Raffle prizes
Closing Keynote -Main Auditorium
Rachael Wonderlin
Topic: The Missing Piece for Dementia Communication
Rachael Wonderlin will present “The Missing Piece for Dementia Communication,” sharing valuable insights on Embracing Their Reality™ and Timeline Confusion™.
4:00 pm
Adjourn
Breakout Sessions
Financial & Legal Panel
Experts including Mark Christopher (Attorney), Arvette Reid (Financial Planner), and Christopher Wes Garit (Medicaid Speaker) will provide valuable insights into long-term care planning.
Building an Intentional & Empowered Care Plan
Farrah Daly, MD will discuss how a person’s values and priorities should guide their medical care plans and help people develop a framework to advocate for themselves and their loved ones in the health care system.
LEGO®️ Serious Play®️
Loretta Veney will demonstrate how LEGO Serious Play can be used to build memories, strategies, and solutions for caregivers.
Alternative Support Systems for LGBTQ Caregivers
Dawn Jefferson with Insight Memory Care Center will discuss how the LGBTQ+ community and their allies can navigate the unique challenges encountered on a dementia journey.
Caregiver Self-Care and Resilience
Sydney Palinkas with RAFT will lead an interactive workshop on integrating self-care techniques into everyday life.
Ask a Dementia Expert Anything
Rachael Wonderlin will answer audience questions about dementia care, covering topics from biology to communication.
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