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“Making a Difference NOW:

The Best Care Possible for Individuals with Dementia”

June 13th, 14th, & 15th, 2017

Little America Conference Center, Cheyenne WY

Summit Program

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Welcome,

We are pleased you have joined us for the 2017 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer ’s Summit. The

theme of the Summit is “Making a Difference Now: The Best Care Possible for Individuals with De-

mentia.” The goal of the Summit is to provide healthcare professionals, direct care workers, older

adults, and caregivers of individuals with dementia with up-to-date education about improving the

lives of those with Alzheimer’s disease and those who provide care for these individuals. The Summit

is partially supported through funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration

(HRSA) Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) award. However, that is just a por-

tion of what is making this event possible. Partnerships across the region have been crucial to the

planning and financial support of the Summit. Specifically, we would like to thank our planning

partners who include the Alzheimer’s Association-WY Chapter, Mountain-Pacific Quality Health

Foundation - Wyoming, Wyoming AARP, Wyoming Department of Health Aging Division, Carol

Taylor, LCSW, and Wyoming Dementia Care.

During the Summit we will hear from a number of national and regional experts who will present a

wide breadth of topics. Plenary speakers include Teepa Snow, a nationally recognized dementia edu-

cator; Amy Goyer, Aging, Home, and Family Expert for AARP; Niki Kapsambelis, author of the ac-

claimed book The Inheritance: A Family on the Front Lines of the Battle Against Alzheimer’s Disease; Dr.

Jon Pynoos, Professor of Gerontology, Policy and Planning at the University of Southern California;

Dr. Dean Hartley, Director of Science Initiatives, Medical and Scientific Relations at the Alzhei-

mer’s Association. Panel sessions will provide information about Alzheimer’s resources available in

Wyoming, as well as legal and financial preparation.

We hope you enjoy and learn from your time at the Rocky Mountain Alzheimer’s Summit. Thank

you for taking the time to learn more about caring for those impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease.

University of Wyoming WyCOA Project Director

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Table of Contents

Welcome…………………………………………………………Page 3

Cheyenne Information...…………………………………………Page 6

Summit Protocol…………………………………………...……Page 7

Continuing Education Information………..……………………Page 8

Map of Little America…………………………………………..Page 10

Summit Schedule

At-a-glance………….……………………………………..Page 12

Detailed…………………………………………Page 14-16, 18-20

Speaker Biographies…………………………………………Page 21-22

Exhibitor Directory……………………………………………..Page 24

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The Community Living Section is committed to providing care, ensuring safety and

promoting independent choices for Wyoming’s older adults.

We Can Provide Support to Individuals with

Alzheimer’s and their Caregivers!

National Family Caregiver Support Program

The National Family Caregiver Support Program offers services and supports to help reduce caregiv-

er stress and burden. The program helps caregivers, 18 years of age and older, caring for persons

who are 60 years of age and older or of any age, with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. It also

provides services to grandparents and relative caregivers age 55 and older, of children 17 years of age

or younger who are residing in the same home or grandparents and relative caregivers, age 55 and

older, providing care to adults age 18 - 59 with disabilities.

Wyoming Home Services Program

The Wyoming Home Services program provides services to qualified individuals who are at risk of

premature institutionalization. These services are designed to keep people in the least restrictive en-

vironment for as long as possible. Available services include care coordination, personal care, chore

services, homemaking, respite care, personal emergency response systems, adult day care, and hos-

pice services.

Other Community Living Section programs include Disease Prevention and Health

Promotion, Supportive Services, Nutrition Services, Physicians Orders for Life Sus-

taining Treatment, and the Centenarian Program.

Wyoming Department of Health-Aging Division Community Living Section

6101 Yellowstone Rd, Suite 186A Cheyenne, WY 82002

Phone: (800)442-2766 or (307)777-7986 Fax: (307)777-5340

Website: https://health.wyo.gov/aging/communityliving/

Aging Division

Community Living Section

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Recommended Restaurants: Historic Plains Hotel 1600 Central Ave, (307) 638-3311

Outback Steakhouse 1626 Fleischli Business Pkwy,(307) 638-8171

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1730 Dell Range Blvd, (307) 634-7577

Snake River Pub and Grill 115 W 15th St, (307) 634-7625

Texas Roadhouse 1931 Bluegrass Cir, (307) 638-1234

Steamboat Steakhouse 1947 Dell Range Blvd, Cheyenne · (307) 514-5939

RE-O-NA Sushi and Thai 112 W 17th St · (307) 638-8820

Piccolo Venti 118 E. 17th St., (307) 433-1020

Morris House Bistro 2114 Warren Ave, (307) 369-1378

Hathaway's in Little America!

Cheyenne Information

Attractions: Cheyenne Depot Plaza:121 W 15th

Wyoming State Museum: 2301 Central Ave

Curt Gowdy State Park: West on Happy jack Road- 1352 Hynds Lodge Rod

Historic Governors Mansion: 300 E 21st

Cheyenne Frontiers Days Old West Museum: 4610 N. Carey Ave., Frontier Park

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens: 710 S. Lions Park Dr.

The Merci Train: E. Lincolnway and Big Horn-This train was a gift from the French in appreciation for the Ameri-can Friendship Train that supplied food to the French during World War II. On its "thank you" tour, the Merci Train de-posited a boxcar full of presents at each state capital

Big Boy Steam Engine: Holiday Park-Railroad buffs will

enjoy seeing Old Number 4004, the world's largest steam

locomotive, retired from service by the Union Pacific in 1956.

Little America

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Summit Protocol

Registration:

You will receive all of the pertinent information for your experience at the Rocky Mountain

Alzheimer's Summit at the registration table located outside of Grand Ballroom B. Please

see the map on page 10 for reference. Please be sure to sign in and out upon your arrival

and departure each day to ensure accurate Continuing Education Credit and attendance.

You will receive your badge, Summit program and pertinent forms when you register.

*The Summit and its partners wish to take any steps required to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded or denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently due to the absence of auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act. If any such services are necessary in order to participate the Summit, please communicate these needs to the staff at the registration table, and we will make every effort to accommodate you.

Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit Objectives:

Learn a variety of best practices for providing optimal care to individuals with dementia.

Increase awareness of resources available in Wyoming and nationally for individuals with de-

mentia and care partners.

Identify promising research directions for improving the quality of life of those with dementia.

Notes:

A recording of the Summit will be available online to use for educational purposes only upon

completion. All photographic and/or tape recording of the Summit event is strictly prohibited.

All sessions are smoke-free.

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Feel free to approach any staff member (noted on nametag) if there is any way in which we may

assist you.

Respite Care is being offered by Synergy Homecare. Please call Synergy Homecare in

Cheyenne for options and required RSVP! Phone 307-426-4177. *A limited number of scholar-

ships are available for respite - please see Registration Desk for details!

Handouts will be provided online only. Please print handouts located on the registration website (www.uwyo.edu/wycoa) prior to the conference if desired.

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Continuing Education or Attendance Verification

Continuing Education (CE) Details: (June 13th Preconference Available CE Hours: 8 )

Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit Day 1 - June 14th available CE hours: 7

Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit Day 2 - June 15th available CE hours: 7

MD, DO, PA and NPs, Nurses and CNAs: This event has been approved for 22 contact hours by the

Wyoming Hospital Association. You will receive a certificate of attendance from the Wyoming Center on

Aging after completion of the workshop that can be used to self-report to your credentialing agency. *Be

sure to: Sign-in and out for each date attended (make sure to include credentials and signature) and com-

plete the WyCOA workshop evaluations and return to Registration Table.

Pharmacists: The Tripartite Committee on Continuing Education for Pharmacy in Wyoming approves

this event for 22 CE hours. You will be receiving hour for hour Tripartite Continuing Education Cred-

its. You will receive a certificate of attendance from the Wyoming Center on Aging after completion of

the workshop. This certificate can be used to self-report to your credentialing agency. *Be sure to: Sign

-in and out for each date attended (make sure to include credentials and signature) and complete the

WyCOA workshop evaluations and return to Registration Table.

Psychologists: Wyoming Psychology is reviewing the summit for CE purposes. Please see registration

desk for further information and updates!

Social Workers, any other discipline; and anyone else needing a certificate of attendance: You will

receive a certificate of attendance from the Wyoming Center on Aging after completion of the summit

that can be used to self-report to your credentialing agency or other agencies as needed. *Be sure to:

Sign-in and out for each date attended (make sure to include credentials and signature if applicable) and

complete the WyCOA summit evaluations and return to Registration Table for each date attended.

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Restrooms

Map of Little America

Conference Center

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Wyoming Dementia Care’s strives to help families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related illnesses care for their loved ones. We provide direct support services, encouragement, and access to community resources and techniques helping caregivers meet the challenges of caring for their loved ones. Providing a continuum of care from the first diagnosis of a dementia-related illness through the end of life remains the goal of the organi-zation. All services offered by Wyoming Dementia Care are FREE.

These services include:

Family Care Planning –by phone, in the office, on location, wherever needed 5 monthly Caregiver Support Groups with free respite care on-site at each group Respite Voucher Program – helping caregivers bring respite care into the home or various care facilities Free One-on-One Therapeutic Counseling with a licensed clinical social worker Memory Screenings Here and Now…Dementia-Focused Art Classes MUSIC & MEMORY℠ personalized digital music technology program Community Educational Outreach Specialized Caregiver Training Free literature and lending library of resources

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Schedule at-a-Glance

Wednesday, June 14th Schedule (CG-Caregivers, HP-Healthcare professional)

7:30am - 5pm Registration and Continental Breakfast - Grand Ballroom B

8:15am Welcome: Christine McKibbin, WyCOA Project Director

8:30am – 10 KEYNOTE SESSION Teepa Snow: “Dementia 360-Seeing the Condition From Everyone’s Point of View to Help Better”. Grand Ballroom B

10am-10:30 Refreshment Break with exhibitors - Wyoming Ballroom

10:30am–11:30 BREAKOUT SESSION 1

A: Ballroom B (CG topic). Teepa Snow & Trooper Wingard: “Dealing with Driving Concerns: Info for caregivers”

B: Ballroom A (HP topic). Tonja Woods: “Dementia Medications: Updates and Current Trends ”

C: Ballroom D (HP topic). Niki Kapsambelis: “The Good Fight: Taking up Arms in the Battle Against Alzheimer’s”

11:30-1:00pm LUNCH: Speaker - Amy Goyer “Choosing to Care” - Grand Ballroom B

1:00pm – 2:15 BREAKOUT SESSION 2

A: Ballroom B (CG topic). Amy Goyer-“Technology Tips for Caregivers: Making It Easier”

B: Ballroom A (CG topic). Linda Gerdner: “Family Centered Approach to Education: Translating and Evidence-Based Pro-tocol into a Story with Pictorial Representation / Questions and Discussion”

C: Ballroom D (HP topic). Teepa Snow & Trooper Wingard: “Dealing with Driving Concerns: Info for providers”

2:15-2:30 Refreshment Break with exhibitors - Wyoming Ballroom

2:30-3:30pm

PANEL PLENARY Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Resources (ADRD) In Wyoming & Update on the Alzheimer’s State Plan Discussion/Panel - Ballroom B

3:30-5 KEYNOTE SESSION Niki Kapsambelis book discussion with family: “Heroes Among Us: How Everyday People Are Changing The Course of Alzheimer’s History” - Grand Ballroom B

5-6:30 RECEPTION: regional networking & resources, Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, book signings, drawings - Wyoming Ballroom

7-8:30 Movie Screening & Panel: “Portraits of Professional Caregivers: Their Passion, Their Pain”. Grand Ballroom B

Thursday, June 15th Schedule (CG-Caregivers, HP-Healthcare professional)

7:30am - 5pm Registration and Continental Breakfast - Grand Ballroom B

8:00 Welcome: Carol Taylor, Elder Care Advisors and WyCOA Advisory Council Chair

8:15 – 9:40 KEYNOTE SESSION Jon Pynoos: “Aging in Place: Preferences, Problems and Possibilities” - Grand Ballroom B

9:45-10:15 Plenary: Kelly Davis: “Is your Estate Plan up to Date?” - Grand Ballroom B

10:15-10:30 Refreshment Break with exhibitors - Wyoming Ballroom

10:30 – 11:30 BREAKOUT SESSION 3

A: Ballroom B (CG topic). Martha Stearn/Tonja Woods: Q & A with a Geriatric Pharmacist and Physician

B: Ballroom A (HP topic). Carol Taylor: “Therapeutic Life Review: Stories from the Heart”

C: Ballroom D (HP topic). Robin Barry: “Caregiver Values in Action”

11:30-1pm LUNCH & Panel “Preparation: What Matters Most” - Grand Ballroom B

1:20-2:20 BREAKOUT SESSION 4

A: Ballroom B (CG topic). Kyle Page: “He’s Acting that Way Again! Building our Awareness about Dementia-Related Be-havior Changes”

B: Ballroom A (HP topic). Dani Guerttman: “Here and Now - A Dementia Focused Art Class”

C: Ballroom D (HP topic). Carolyn Saunders: “Plan for a Healthier Financial Future”

2:30-3:30 BREAKOUT SESSION 5

A: Ballroom B (CG topic). Kyle Page: “What Am I to Do? Learning Skills to Manage Dementia-Related Behaviors”

B: Ballroom A (HP topic). Connie Hansen: “Positive Connections: Useful Tools for Successful Interactions”

C: Ballroom D (HP topic). Linda Gerdner: “Information and Training on Individualized Music for Dementia: Evolution of an Evidence-Based Protocol”

3:30-3:45 Break with refreshments - Grand Ballroom B

3:45-4:45 CONCLUDING PLENARY Dean Hartley: “Future of Alzheimer’s Care: An Update on Current Research” - Grand Ballroom B

4:45-5 Wrap-up & evaluations; Needs Assessment Drawing

Tuesday June 13th: Preconference Workshop for healthcare professionals/direct care workers

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Schedule of Events Wednesday, June 14th, 2017

Welcome Christine McKibbin, PhD WyCOA Project Director

8:15-8:30am:

10:00-10:30pm: Refreshment Break with Exhibitors -Wyoming Ballroom

“How to Communicate with Someone Living with Dementia”

Presenter: Teepa L. Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Grand Ballroom B

(1.5 CEU’s)

Learning Objectives: Learners will use validation and empathetic communication techniques when

presented with someone in distress. Learners will discriminate between redirection and distraction and recognize the

value of each in helping someone with dementia, after initiating the interaction with empathy.

Learners will recognize the value of “knowing the person and their history” in effective communication efforts

8:30-10am:

“Dealing with Driving Concerns: Information for

Caregivers”

Teepa Snow & Trooper Jaime Wingard-WY Hwy Patrol

Grand Ballroom B

Learning objectives:

Describe changes in cognitive func-tion that occur with the onset & progression of dementia and affect ability to safely and effectively drive

Identify screening and assessment maneuvers and tools that can be used to help determine ability to safely drive

Discuss at least three approaches to use in guiding a person with demen-tia to reduce or cease driving

“The Good Fight: Taking Up Arms in the

Battle Against Alzheimer’s”

Niki Kapsambelis

Ballroom D

Learning objectives:

The current state of research in Alzheimer’s prevention

How best to promote advoca-cy for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers

Common misperceptions surrounding Alzheimer’s and how to combat them to foster better advocacy

“Dementia Medica-tions: Updates and Current Trends ”

Tonja Woods, PharmD, BCGP

Ballroom A

Learning objectives:

Identify current pharmaco-logic therapies available for the treatment of dementia

Differentiate between medi-cations approved to treat dementia and those not approved

Appreciate the current challenges in the area of research related to treating dementia

10:30-11:30am: Breakout Session 1 (1 CEU)

7:30-5pm: Registration, Reception Area Grand Ballroom B Continental Breakfast in Ballroom B

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LUNCH & Speaker

“Choosing to Care” Presenter: Amy Goyer, AARP’s Family and Caregiving Expert

Grand Ballroom B (1.5 CEU’s)

Understand the challenges facing family caregivers.

Describe 5 ways to get help for caregiving.

Describe 5 - 10 ways to fill their own tanks so they have the energy for caregiving.

Understand 3 ways to build a caregiving team.

Understand the ways their own mindset determines their resilience and how to adjust their mindset.

11:30-1pm:

“Technology Tips for Caregivers: Making it

Easier”

Amy Goyer

Grand Ballroom B

Learning objectives:

Name 3 ways technology can make their lives easier as care-givers.

Name 3 apps that help organ-ize and coordinate caregiving and the caregiving team.

Name 3 technology “gadgets” that help keep loved ones safe.

Name 3 types of technology that help long (or short) dis-tance caregivers.

Understand how to search for technology to meet their unique caregiving needs

“Dealing with Driving Concerns: Information

for Providers”

Teepa Snow & Trooper Jaime Wingard

Grand Ballroom B

Learning objectives:

Describe changes in cognitive function that occur with the onset & progression of demen-tia and affect ability to safely and effectively drive

Identify screening and assess-ment maneuvers and tools that can be used to help determine ability to safely drive

Discuss at least three approach-es to use in guiding a person with dementia to reduce or cease driving

“Musical Memories: A Storybook Learning

Tool for Children and Families”

Linda Gerdner, PhD, RN, FAAN

Ballroom A

Learning objectives:

Identify how to use a family-centered approach to dementia education.

Understand the translation of an evidence-based protocol into a story with pictorial representation.

Learn how to utilize a story-book to educate families of a person with dementia.

1:15-2:15pm: Breakout Session 2 (1 CEU)

2:15-2:30pm: Refreshment Break with Exhibitors -Wyoming Ballroom

Dementia Resources In Wyoming & Update on the Wyoming Alzheimer’s State Plan- Discussion/Panel

Grand Ballroom B (1 CEU)

Moderator: Deb Fleming, PhD “Update on Alzheimer’s State Plan”: WDOH Aging Division: Linda Chasson Panelists: Alzheimer's Association-WY Chapter: Janet Lewis, WDOH Aging

Division: Linda Chasson, AARP: Sam Shumway, WyCOA: Catherine Carrico; WY Dementia Care: Dani Guerttman, Dementia Friendly Wyoming: Heather Comstock,

Elder Care Advisors: Carol Taylor

Learning Objectives: Become aware of development & implementation of the Wyoming state plan on Alzheimer's Disease, enhance awareness of resources within the state; increase knowledge of how to access these resources.

2:30-3:30pm:

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Niki Kapsambelis book discussion with Family: Steve McIntyre, Robin McIntyre, Chelsey McIntyre

“Heroes Among Us: How Everyday People Are Changing The Course of Alzheimer’s History”

Grand Ballroom B (1.5CEU’s)

Learning Objectives: Improve media literacy and comprehension of why authenticity is crucial to advocacy

Understand the challenges surrounding advocacy from the patient’s perspective

Learn how personal stories impact the public’s perception of Alzheimer’s as well as research funding

3:30-5pm:

7-8:30pm:

Networking Reception and Exhibitor Fair: Cash Bar, Hors d'oeuvres, Book Signings, and Needs Assessment Drawing

Wyoming Ballroom Featuring Aaron Brugger, Pianist

*Please remember to turn in your evaluations and sign out for Day One at the Registration Table.

~ Attention~

*WyCOA is in the process of conducting two needs assessment surveys – one about the geriatric training needs of Wyoming healthcare professionals and one on the needs of dementia caregivers

in Wyoming. The data collected through these surveys will be used to inform future program-ming decisions. Please take a few minutes to complete the GOLD survey for healthcare profes-sionals or the BLUE survey for caregivers available at the Registration Table. Return these sur-

veys to the Registration Desk and you will be entered in a drawing for three $50 gift cards to be given away at the Summit! WyCOA greatly appreciates your feedback.

5-6:30pm:

Movie Screening & Panel: “Portraits of Professional Caregivers: Their Passion,

Their Pain” Panelists: Rita Van Norman & Carol Taylor

Grand Ballroom B (1.5 CEU’s)

Learning Objectives: Understand how care providers are affected emotionally and physically by their work.

Explore the human sides of helping professionals and their responses to secondary traumatic stress.

Examine who helps our helpers.

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Schedule of Events Thursday June 15th, 2017

7:30-5pm: Registration & Continental Breakfast, Ballroom B

“Aging in Place: Preferences, Problems and Possibilities” Presenter: Jon Pynoos, PhD

Grand Ballroom B (1.25 CEU’s) Learning Objectives:

Understand how the interaction of older adults’ abilities, environments, and preferences impact their capacity to age in place.

Describe the importance of fall prevention and home modification in aging in place.

Discuss innovative programs, practices, and technology that can enhance aging in place.

8-8:15am:

10:15-10:30am: Refreshment Break with Exhibitors -Wyoming Ballroom

10:30-11:30am: Breakout Session 3 (1 CEU)

Q & A with a Geriatric Pharmacist & Physician

Martha Stearn, MD & Tonja Woods, PharmD,

BCGP

Grand Ballroom A

Learning objectives:

Recognize roles that different health care professional play on an interprofessional team involving dementia patients

Appreciate the complex nature of caring for dementia patients

Understand importance of communica-tion during the dementia care process

“Therapeutic Life Review: Stories from

the Heart” Carol Taylor, LCSE

Ballroom A

Learning objectives:

Learn the process of TLR as developed by Dr. Robert Butler

Explore & understand the value of conversational reminis-cence

Practice TLR techniques in educational setting

“Caregiver Values in Action”

Robin Barry, PhD

Ballroom D

Learning objectives:

Participants will identify and assess their personal values, across multiple life domains

Participants will discuss benefits and ways to balance their values across multiple life domains

Participants will consider crea-tive ways to increase their en-gagement in valued living

Welcome Carol Taylor, Elder Care Advisors and WyCOA Advisory Council Chair

8:15-9:40am:

“Is Your Estate Plan up to Date” Presenter: Kelly Davis, Attorney

Grand Ballroom B (1.25 CEU’s) Learning Objectives:

Familiarize the attendees with the basic of wills, living trusts, and powers of attorney and the roles these instruments play in estate planning.

Present a brief explanation of why probate is necessary and what estate planning techniques that can be used to make it run smoother or avoid the process altogether.

Discuss the role of the court appointed guardian and how well drafted comprehensive durable powers of attorney can avoid the necessity of having someone declared incompetent.

9:45-10:15am:

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“Plan for a Healthier Financial Future ”

Carolyn Saunders

Ballroom A

Learning objectives:

What is LTC insur-ance?

The Cost of LTC now and into the future.

Defining Medicaid and Medicare.

A discussion of various types of LTC insurance

“Here and Now - A Dementia Focused Art

Class”

Dani Mandelstam, CRT, Q.D.C.P, Q.D.C.S

Wyoming Room A

Learning objectives:

What is art therapy? Art therapy vs. recreational art programs.

How to design a recreational art program for PLWD and their care partners utilizing community. partnerships

What are therapeutic benefits of art for PLWD and their care partners?

“He’s Acting that Way Again! Building our

Awareness about Dementia-Related Behavior Changes”

Kyle Page, PhD

Grand Ballroom B

Learning objectives:

Name at least two cognitive changes that can occur with dementia

Name at least two behavioral/emotional changes that can occur with dementia

Identify two types of triggers for dementia-related behaviors

1:20pm-2:20pm: Breakout Session 4 (1 CEU)

11:30-1pm: LUNCH & Panel (1.5 CEU’s)

“Preparation: What Matters Most” Panelists: Carolyn Saunders-Lincoln Financial, Kelly Davis-Davis Elder Law Office,

P.C., Cathy Carlisle-WY Senior Services Inc (Senior Medicare Patrol)/Wyoming State Health Insurance Information), Officer Joanne Young - Cheyenne Police Dept.

Grand Ballroom B

Learning Objectives: Participants will learn how important legal and financial preparation and general knowledge are

and what resources are available.

Participants will have the opportunity to get questions answered by experts in their field

2:30pm-3:30pm: Breakout Session 5 (1 CEU)

“What Am I to Do? Learning Skills to Man-age Dementia-Related

Behaviors ”

Kyle Page, PhD

Grand Ballroom B

Learning objectives:

Name at least two foundational skills caregivers can use

Express the importance commu-nication plays in our interac-tions

Identify the importance of self-care as a caregiver

“Information and Train-ing on Individualized Music for Dementia: Evolution of an Evi-

dence-Based Protocol”

Linda Gerdner, PhD, RN, FAAN

Ballroom A

Learning objectives:. Identify factors that con-

tribute to the onset of anxi-ety and agitation in persons with dementia

Understand when and how individualized music may be used to prevent or alle-viate agitation.

Identify a key factor to the success of individualized music in persons with de-mentia

“Positive Connections: Useful Tools for Suc-cessful Interactions”

Connie Hansen, CTRS, M. Ed

Grand Ballroom B

Learning objectives:

Identify and utilize meaning-ful activities with elders with dementia

Assess environmental factors to consider when interacting with people with dementia

Create positive interactions with folks with memory loss

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3:45-4:45pm “Future of Alzheimer’s Care: An Update on Current Research”

Presenter: Dean Hartley, PhD

Grand Ballroom B (1.25 CEU’s)

Learning Objectives: Explain the need and purpose of biomarkers Explain the purpose of the revised diagnostics guidelines Explain the status of clinical trials – past and present

5-5:15pm: Wrap up and evaluations, Needs Assessment Drawing

*Please remember to turn in your evaluations and sign out at the Registration Table.

3:30-3:45pm: Refreshment Break with Exhibitors -Wyoming Ballroom * Exhibitor Passport Drawing

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Speaker Biographies Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA: An Occupational Therapist by trade, she gradu-ated from Duke University and has an MS degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Teepa has over 35 years of clinical experience in the field of geriatrics and de-mentia care, as well as having provided care to family members with dementing illnesses. Currently, she has an independent practice as well as a clinical appointments with Duke Uni-versity's School of Nursing & UNC-CH School of Medicine. Teepa’s personal mission is to help others better understand how it feels to be living with dementia.

Trooper Jaime Wingard: is a State Trooper for the Wyoming Highway Patrol stationed in Wheatland. Prior to becoming a State Trooper, she worked as a Corrections officer for 7 years. She is married and has a wonder daugh-ter. Some of her notable trainings include Motivational Interviewing, Interview and Interrogations, as well as being a certified trainer in Verbal Judo. She enjoys spending time educating youth and helping them become leaders in our communities.

Tonja Woods, PharmD, BCGP: Dr. Tonja Woods is a Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean of The UW College of Health Sciences. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University Of Wyoming School Of Pharmacy in 2002 and completed a Specialty Residency in Primary Care at the Univer-sity of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee in 2003. Dr. Woods is one of two pharma-cists in the State of Wyoming practicing progressively under a Collaborative Practice Agreement with phy-sicians and one of five pharmacists in the State board certified in Geriatrics.

Niki Kapsambelis: Niki Kapsambelis’ work has appeared in publications around the world, in-cluding the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, People, and the Associated Press. A native of Bos-ton, she now lives in Pennsylvania. The Inheritance: A Family on the Front Lines of the Battle Against Alz-heimer's Disease is her first book. The book draws rom several years of in-depth research with this charming and upbeat family, Niki tells the story of Alzheimer’s through the humanizing lens of these ordinary people made extraordinary by both their terrible circumstances and their bravery.

Amy Goyer: Amy Goyer author of Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving, is a writer, speak-er and consultant specializing in caregiving. She serves as AARP’s national Family and Care-giving Expert. Ms. Goyer started her career as a music therapist, and has worked in the field of aging for more than 35 years at the local, state, national and international levels. A passion-ate champion for family caregivers, Amy has been one her entire adult life, caring for her grandparents, parents and sister. She currently cares for her 93 year-old Dad who has Alzhei-mer’s and lives with her along with his service dog, Mr. Jackson—her partner in caregiving.

Linda A. Gerdner PhD, RN, FAAN has devoted almost three decades of her career in developing and testing the theory-based intervention of individualized music for the non-phamacological management of agitation in persons with Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRD). This intervention has been additionally tested by researchers and implemented by clinicians. The evidence-based protocol for this intervention was originally published in 1996 by Dr. Gerdner and is currently in its 5th edition.

Jon Pynoos, PhD is the UPS Foundation Professor of Gerontology, Policy & Planning at the Andrus Gerontology Center of the University of Southern California. He is also Director of the Nation-al Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification, and Co-Director of the Fall Pre-vention Center of Excellence. Dr. Pynoos has spent his career researching, writing, and advising the government and non-profit sectors on how to improve housing and LTC for the elderly. He has con-ducted a large number of applied research projects based on surveys and case studies of housing, aging in place and LTC. He teaches courses on Social Policy and Aging.

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Kelly Davis is an elder law attorney practicing probate, trusts and estates, and elder law from offices in Cheyenne, Wyo-ming. With over thirty-five years experience dealing with legal issues of concern to the elderly, the disabled, and their fami-lies, Mr. Davis’ practice focuses on helping seniors, persons with disabilities and their families in finding solutions to long-term care and nursing home needs, qualifying for Medicaid benefits, maintaining dignity and control while improving their quality of life, protecting their estates and avoiding probate costs and taxes.

Martha Stearn, MD founded St. John’s Institute for Cognitive Health in 2009. She is Adjunct Clinical Assistant Pro-fessor of Neurology at the University of Utah, where she completed a mini-fellowship focused on memory disorders at the Center for Alzheimer’s Care, Imaging and Research in 2008. Dr. Stearn is a practicing internist, as well as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington. She received her medical training at the University of Rochester and her masters in clinical psychology from St. John’s University.

Carol Taylor, LCSW has practiced social work for over 30 years. As a consultant, facilitator and train-er, she has worked with professionals and lay persons in exploring the joy of working with elders, aging well, understanding difficult end-of-life issues, memory loss, caregiving challenges and self-care for professionals. In 2013, Carol was recognized as the NSAW Social Worker of the year for the state of Wyoming. An inspired speaker, compassionate teacher and enthusiastic presenter, Carol draws from life experiences of those whom she has cared for and loved.

Robin A. Barry, PhD is an assistant professor at the University of Wyoming, Psychology Department. In her re-search she has developed and validated theoretically informed measures of romantic disengagement and other relationship constructs (emotional intimacy, social support receipt), elucidated factors that determine whether individuals will disengage from partners during specific discussions, and demonstrated how disengagement during specific interactions contributes to a process of relationship decline over time.

Joann Young: has been an Officer with Cheyenne Police Department for 5 1/2 years, and has worked as a dispatcher for 4 years prior to being a police officer. She has been a CIT Officer for 4 1/2 years, and been working as a coordinator with the CIT Program for 3 1/2 years. The CIT (Community Intervention training) program works to train officers to better work with the mentally ill population and people in mental health crisis through training and community outreach. As a coordina-tor Joann is part of a community stakeholder group that meets once a month to discuss mental health issues in the communi-ty, and she leads CIT trainings for officers.

Kyle Page, PhD is a geriatric psychologist who focuses on improving dementia care skills for healthcare providers and families. He earned his PhD from the University of North Texas and completed a fellowship in clinical geropsychology at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Formally from the Cheyenne VA Medical Center, Dr. Page currently works on a secured dementia unit at the Central Iowa VA hospital and serves as a national VA training consultant, helping other VA nursing home units in implementing a dementia behavior manage-ment program. His clinical focus is on dementia behavior management, staff training, and evaluating decision-

making abilities in older adults. His research interests and publications span various areas of geriatric mental health, includ-ing fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Dani Mandelstam-Guerttman serves as the Executive Director and Program Manager for Wyoming Dementia Care serving Casper, WY and the surrounding Natrona County area. Dani is a Qualified Dementia Care Provider and certi-fied Dementia Care Specialist through the Dementia Care Professionals Association and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of Amer-ica. Attending courses through John Hopkins University as well as The American Society of Aging Dani furthered her De-mentia and Alzheimer’s education. In addition to her education in dementia Dani is also a Respiratory Therapist. She has worked and consulted in hospital acute care, ICU, home care and long-term care settings. Dani served as a compliance of-ficer in accordance with ACHS and Medicare, and her found her passion for patient advocacy as the Cancer Care Coordinator for Wyoming Medical Center Foundation prior to her employment at Wyoming Dementia Care.

Connie Hansen, M. Ed. CTRS: Has worked for 35 years in the field of therapeutic recreation and the provision of activities programs for a variety of populations. When searching for a career, she embraced the idea of addressing the needs of the “whole” individual so chose to pursue the field of therapeutic recreation. Upon moving from the Bay Area to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, she was thrilled to find a job where she could use her skills to improve the quality of life for the elders in that com-munity. An adamant believer in the Eden Alternative philosophy of care, she constantly works to educate caregivers and pro-fessionals to help them embrace that person-centered focus of care. Connie loves the mountain lifestyle and spends her free time skiing, hiking and camping with her husband and their two Australian shepherds.

Dean Hartley, PhD is the Director of Science initiatives at the Alzheimer's Association. He has a lead-ership role in the development of the Associations research and scientific initiatives, primarily by effectively communicating the goals and achievements of the Alzheimer's Association research and science program to a wide range of audiences. Dr. Hartley works closely with Development to build support and resources needed to advance research.

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Exhibitor Directory Located in the Wyoming Ballroom

The exhibit area is open June 14th from 7:30am-6:30pm and the 15th from 7:30am-1:15pm.

Exhibitors are encouraged to stand with their booths whenever concurrent sessions or

keynotes are not happening.

Please spend some time visiting with the exhibitors and sponsors supporting this event.

AARP of Wyoming: www.aarp.org/wy

Alzheimer's Association-WY: www.alz.org/Wyoming

Cheyenne Neurology: http://www.cheyenneregional.org/location/cheyenne-medical-

specialty-clinic/neurology/

Edgewood Assisted Living and Memory Care: Sierra Hills, Meadow Wind, Aspen Wind:

https://edgewoodseniorliving.com/community/browse/WY

Edward Jones: https://www.edwardjones.com/index.html

Mountain Pacific Quality Health: http://mpqhf.com/QIO/wyoming/

Guardian Medical Monitoring: https://guardianalarm.com/medical/

LIV Health https://livhealth.org/about/

Rocky Mountain ADA Center: http://www.rockymountainada.org/

Wyoming Center on Aging: www.uwyo.edu/wycoa

Wyoming Dept of Health-Aging Division, Community Living Section:

https://health.wyo.gov/aging/communityliving/

Wyoming PACE: http://www.cheyenneregional.org/service/wyomingpace/

Wyoming Pioneer Home: https://health.wyo.gov/aging/pioneerhome/

Wyoming Senior Citizens Inc. http://www.wyomingseniors.com/

Be sure to visit each exhibitor & get an initial on your Exhibitor Passport to be entered into a drawing to win a Wyoming Gift Basket!

*return your completed passports to The Registration Desk

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Recognizes and thanks the following organizations for their support of the Summit:

Aging Division Community Living Section

Sierra Hills, Meadow Wind, Aspen Wind

http://health.wyo.gov/

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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant No. U1QHP28743, Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, $2,549,927 with additional support from the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, Excellence Fund for Geriatric Education. This information or content and

conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

Persons seeking admission, employment or access to programs of the University of Wyoming shall be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or political beliefs.