3rd Annual Dr. Daniel I. Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Conference: A Closer Look at Lewy Body Dementia

The 3^rd Annual Dr. Daniel I. Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Conference: A Closer Look at Lewy Body Dementia is presented by Dementia Alliance of North Carolina.  Among the esteemed presenters are Dr. Andrea Bozoki, M.D., who is a member of the LBDA Research Center of Excellence at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and Pat Snyder a long-serving LBDA Support Volunteer.

Symposium Agenda:

1:00 PM (EST): Welcome
Heather Hooper, Executive Director, Dementia Alliance of North Carolina

1:10 PM: Updates on Lewy Body Dementia Research

Andrea Bozoki, MD, Neurologist, Chief, UNC Division of Memory and Cognitive Disorders, Professor, Neurology, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, UNC Memory Disorders Program, Outreach and Engagement Core Leader, Duke-UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

1:55 PM: Practical Strategies for an Easier Lewy Body Dementia Journey
Pat Snyder, Author, Support & Education Group Leader for Caregivers, Family Caregiver

2:40 PM: Managing Emergency Room and Hospital Visits with Lewy Body Dementia
Lynette Wilson, FNP, Parish Nurse, Support & Education Group Leader for Caregivers, Family Caregiver

 3:25 PM: Q&A with our Speakers

3:45 PM: Break

4:00 PM:  A Special Showing of SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia

‘SPARK is an intimate portrait of Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia’ (LBD). The film highlights key messages that can enhance learning and understanding of LBD, improve diagnosis and detection, and provide resources and support.

5:00 PM: SPARK Panel Discussion

5:30 PM: Wrap up and Close

Can’t attend?  Complete the registration and you will receive a recording of the symposium.

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