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This conference is designed for persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Early Dementia, Professionals, Care Partners, Family, Friends, and Students. People with MCI or early dementia attending the conference will find it most valuable if they are:

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE MEETING OF THE MINDS CONFERENCE?

Comfortable attending a 75 minute breakout session without a companionComfortable with participating and communicating in large social situationsInsightful about his/her disease

PARTICIPATE Education | Information | Support

LEARN Caregiving Strategies | Legal and Financial Planning | Cutting-Edge Research

VISIT Exhibits | Displays | Bookstore

175 West Kellogg BlvdSt. Paul, Minnesota 55102

CONTINUING EDUCATIONA Certificate of Attendance will be provided for attendees registered as a professional at the end of the closing keynote presentation. Visit alz.org/mnnd for updated continuing education information.

CONFERENCE HANDOUTS - THINK GREEN!A link for conference session handouts will be sent via email by February 20, 2014. Conference participants should print and bring handouts to the conference if desired. Copies of handouts will not be available the day of the conference.

EXHIBIT HALLVisit the exhibits located throughout the main corridors of the RiverCentre, featuring dementia-related products and services.

BOOK STOREMicawber’s Books will be selling dementia-related books and media products. Visit the book store during lunch for book signings by featured speakers.

CONTACT USalz.org/mnnd 952.857.0548 mnnd-conference@alz.org

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PRESENTED BY THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION & MAYO CLINIC

CONFERENCE HOTELDOUBLETREE by Hilton411 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101877.782.9444

A limited number of rooms are available for $129/night. Reservations must be made by 2/14/14. Ask for the Alzheimer’s Association Meeting of the Minds Conference rate when calling for reservations.

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For sponsor and exhibitor information, contact Jennifer Schroeder at 952.857.0536 or jschroeder1@alz.org.

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Hope Sponsors

Dedication Sponsors

Loyalty Sponsors

Comfortable attending a 75 minute breakout session without a companionComfortable with participating and communicating in large social situationsInsightful about his/her disease

Augustana CareThe Alton-StuartcoBluestone Physician ServicesBrookdale Senior Living Solutions - MN RegionCatholic EldercareCopperfield Hill and Cedars of AustinDeephaven Woods Senior Living & Towerlight on Wooddale Avenue Senior Living & Trails of Orono Assisted Living and Memory CareThe Hearing Shoppes of MinnesotaHome Instead Senior CareLighthouse Communities of Waconia, Mahtomedi and Columbia HeightsLong, Reher & Hanson, P.A.Schmitz & Schmidt, P.A.St. Benedict’s Senior CommunitySt. Croix HospiceVernon Terrace of EdinaVolunteers of America

Commitment Sponsor

Bruce Miller, M.D. holds the A.W. and Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Professorship in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He directs the UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC), where the goal is the delivery of model care to all patients. Dr. Miller is a behavioral neurologist focused on dementia with special interests in brain and behavior relationships as well as the genetic and molecular underpinnings of disease. His work in frontotemporal dementia (FTD) emphasizes both the behavioral and emotional deficits that characterize these patients, while simultaneously noting the visual creativity that can emerge in the setting of FTD.

BRUCE MILLER

Henry Emmons, M.D. is a psychiatrist who integrates mind-body and natural therapies, mindfulness teachings, and compassion and insight into his clinical work. Dr. Emmons developed the Resilience Training Program, an integrative program proven to be helpful for depression. He practices with Partners in Resilience to offer Pathways to Joy, a program that integrates the best of movement, nutrition, natural therapies and the psychology of mindfulness to help restore resilience and rediscover joy. Dr. Emmons is the author of three books: The Chemistry of Joy, The Chemistry of Calm and The Chemistry of Joy Workbook, and is currently working on a book using new neuroscience discoveries to promote healthy aging.

HENRY EMMONS

Alexander “Sandy” Halperin, DDS is a member of the 2012 National Early-Stage Advisory Group. Dr. Halperin was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2010 at the age of 60. Upon receiving his diagnosis, he was relieved to have validation for the cognitive problems that were affecting his professional and personal life. As a person living with dementia, Dr. Halperin has chosen to remain active in his quest for knowledge and not allow the disease to define him. Tireless in his networking and outreach efforts, Dr. Halperin is compelled to be a part of the discovery of treatments, preventions and cures.

ALEXANDER HALPERIN

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION4

DISCOUNT FOR ISTAART MEMBERSIf you are a member of the Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART), you can receive a $25 discount off your professional registration during the Early Bird registration period. Call 952.857.0548 and leave a message with your name, ISTAART number and phone number to receive a return call with your discount code. Learn more about joining ISTAART at alz.org/istaart.

CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLEA limited number of family scholarships are available through the Ashley Brooks-Danso Family Education Fund. These scholarships are need-based and will reduce the registration fee by $50/person. There is a two scholarship maximum per family. To request a scholarship, call 952.857.0548 and leave a message with your name and phone number for a return call to assist you in the registration process. If you receive a scholarship, you will be given a discount code to be entered PRIOR to the beginning of the online registration process. All discount codes must be used by February 21, 2014.

HELP FAMILIES ATTEND THE CONFERENCEYou can make a donation to help families attend the conference. Please consider donating to conference scholarships either during the registration process or by calling 952.857.0548. Any amount is appreciated and will help more families attend this valuable event.

The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

The Ashley Brooks-Danso Family Education Fund was established in 2012 in memory of Ashley Brooks-Danso, a former employee of the Alzheimer’s Association. This fund was created as a tribute to her contributions to the field of aging services and her work in planning the Meeting of the Minds Dementia Conference.

A special thank you to the John and Helen Moehn Education Fund and the R & M Clark Family Foundation for their support of 2014 conference scholarships.

Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. CST and ends at 5:00 p.m. CST on the respective days.

PEOPLE WITH MCI OR EARLY DEMENTIA, CARE PARTNERS,

FAMILIES, FRIENDS OR STUDENTS

PROFESSIONALS

$80 online $100 online$90 by phone $110 by phone

$125 online $145 online$135 by phone $155 by phone

ONLINE alz.org/mnnd

BY PHONE 952.857.0548

EARLY BIRD STANDARD (1/6-2/7) (2/7-2/25)

ASHLEY BROOKS-DANSO FAMILY EDUCATION FUND

WEATHER/CANCELLATION POLICYThe conference will take place regardless of weather conditions. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations for any reason.

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Closing Keynote 3:35-4:30 p.m.

Breakout Session Three2:20-3:35 p.m.

Break/Exhibits & Bookstore Open2:00-2:20 p.m.

Breakout Session Two12:45-2:00 p.m.

Lunch/Exhibits & Bookstore OpenBook Signing - Henry Emmons, M. D. Meetup Lunch & Networking -------------------

11:45-12:45 p.m.

Breakout Session One10:30-11:45 a.m.

Break/Exhibits & Bookstore Open10:10-10:30 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Keynotes8:30-10:10 a.m.

Check-In / Exhibits & Bookstore Open Continental Breakfast

7:45-8:30 a.m.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION DEMONSTRATIONCARES® Online Training and Alzheimer’s Association essentiALZ™ Individual Certification will be available all day at the conference. Visit alz.org/mnnd for updates on pending details.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Attendees with MCI or early dementia and their accompanying care partner(s) are invited to meet each other and hear about community resources during lunch.

Space is limited. For more information and to register for this FREE event, contact Sara Tucker, Early Stage Services Manager, at 952.857.0553 or stucker@alz.org.

MEETUP LUNCH AND NETWORKING

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

CONFERENCE SESSIONS ARE CATEGORIZED AS FOLLOWS:

GENERAL: These sessions are general in nature and appropriate for all levels of professionals as well as family, friends and care partners. They may contain some simple medical terminology.

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ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL: These sessions are designed for professionals with advanced clinical and practical knowledge. Medical terminology will be used and advanced content will be presented.

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GENERAL/EARLY DEMENTIA: These sessions are focused on living well with the disease and are recommended for those with MCI or early dementia and their care partners.

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BREAKOUT SESSION ONE 10:30-11:45 a.m.

104 - The Caregiver’s Journey: The Challenge of Identity ChangeRhonda Montgomery, Ph.D., Helen Bader Endowed Chair in Applied Gerontology University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeThis session will introduce participants to the basic components of the Caregiver Identity Theory, focusing on the central idea that the caregiving role is not a new role, but rather a transformation of an existing role.

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105 - It’s The Little Things: Family Changes with Memory LossPatricia Schaber, Ph.D., OTR/L, Program in Occupational Therapy, University of MinnesotaThis session will examine and help participants to understand the changing family interactions that happen with a diagnosis of dementia, and is designed to stimulate reflection about those changes in your own family.

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101 - The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Beth Olson, BS, Regional Care Consultant, Alzheimer’s Association MN-NDThis session is for those who would like to know more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Session information will include symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, risk factors, diagnosis and current available treatments.

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103 - Creating the Chemistry of CalmHenry Emmons, M.D., Integrative Psychiatrist, Partners in ResilienceThis interactive session will explore specific nutrients, lifestyle changes and inner practices that can return any-one to a state of greater calmness and stability as well as help participants experience with an “inner calm.”

102 - The Doctor Is InDr. Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Chair, National Alzheimer’s Project Act This session offers the opportunity to ask Dr. Petersen questions about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Participants are encouraged to arrive ready with questions

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106 - Alzheimer’s Disease as a Public Health Issue Catherine Morrison, MPH, Senior Associate Director of Public Health, Alzheimer’s Association, Washington D.C.This session will bring forward “The Public Health Road Map for State and National Partnerships” and its thirty-five action steps focused on how state and local public health partners can address cognitive functioning and impairment in their communities.

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107 - Elder Bullying – Strategies and InterventionsMarsha Frankel, LICSW, ACSW, MSW, Jewish Family and Children’s ServiceThis session will define what bullying is and is not (i.e. dementia or mental illness), and explore the characteristics of bullies and intervention strategies for organizations, bullies, bullied individuals and bystanders.

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108 - Intimacy Interrupted: Dementia and the Changing Marital RelationshipKathryn Ringham, MSW, MAL, LICSW, Department of Health and Human ServicesThis session will explore the dramatic impact a diagnosis of dementia has on a couples’ relationship and how the health care professional can help them cope. Current research and evidence-based recommendations along with real stories will be presented.

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109 - Psychiatric Burdens in Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)Bruce Miller, M.D. A.W., Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Professorship in Neurology at theUniversity of California, San Francisco and Director of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC)FTD is a common but understudied degenerative condition that causes massive psychiatric dysfunction. This session will focus on the new biology in neuropsychiatry associated with this disorder.

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BREAKOUT SESSION TWO 12:45-2:00 p.m.

201 - Writing and Passing on Your StoryMatthew Ross Smith, Founder and Chief Memory Collector, Spaces Between Your Fingers ProjectThis interactive session will help you learn how to write your story on Memory Postcards, which can be passed on to future generations.

202 - Learning the Language: Communication and DementiaKendra Binger, BA, Regional Care Consultant, Alzheimer’s Association MN-NDJess Steinbrenner, BA, Program Manager, Alzheimer’s Association MN-NDThis session will discuss the importance of effective communication when caring for someone with dementia and how these skills can help to prevent negative interactions during the disease process.

204 - The Impact of Dementia on Hoarding BehaviorsJanet Yeats, MA, LMFT, Co-Founder of The Hoarding Project and chair of the Minnesota Hoarding Task ForceThis session will discuss the concept that hoarding disorder is an often misunderstood diagnosis. When a dementia diagnosis is also present, hoarding behavior can become even more challenging.

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203 - Laughter YogaDeb Olson, RN, MSN, Certified Health Coach, Healing Touch Practitioner and Laughter Yoga Leader, Living AliveThis interactive session will be a fun combination of stretching, breathing and laughter exercises. Participants will learn how these activities can have a profound effect on your health and overall wellness.

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206 - The Next Generation: Changing the Face of Alzheimer’sFacilitator: Stephanie Dix, Relationship Events Manager, Alzheimer’s Association MN-NDYoung Champions: Galen Sjostrom | Mackenzie Kelley | Breanna Olson | Tyler OlsonThis session will introduce attendees to an exciting group called “Young Champions.” These individuals will discuss their connection to Alzheimer’s disease, ways they found support, how they are involved, and their passion and commitment to ending Alzheimer’s.

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205 - Navigating the Move to Residential CareJenna Fink, BSW, LSW, Information Helpline Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association MN-NDBonnie Bigalke, MSW, LGSW, Care Consultant, Alzheimer’s Association MN-NDThis session will explore practical and emotional considerations involved when the decision is made to move from the home setting to a residential care facility. Presenters will offer a step by step guide to making this move less stressful.

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207 - Dementia and End of Life CareLores Vlaminck, R.N., BSN, M.A., CHPN, Lores ConsultingSheryl Conroy, R.N., M.S., Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital HospiceThis session will look in depth at the challenges with end of life care and a dementia diagnosis both for the person with the disease and for the family.

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208 - Sexuality and Intimacy in Residential CareCatherine Johnson, Psy.D., LP, Associated Clinic of PsychologyThis session will discuss the needs we all have for intimacy, touch and connection throughout our lifetime and how to address the barriers and challenges when dementia is involved.

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209 - Neuro-Cognitive Disorders and the New DSMDr. Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center,Chair, National Alzheimer’s Project Act This session will discuss the changes in the DSM V that impact how health care professionals describe Alzheimer’s disease and other neuro-cognitive disorders.

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BREAKOUT SESSION THREE 2:20-3:35 p.m.

304 - Legal and Financial Issues of Long Term Care Estate PlanningStuart E. Schmitz, Attorney at Law, Schmitz and Schmidt, P.A.This session will explain what documents are necessary to get your legal house in order. It will also provide a road map for understanding the options for financing long term care costs including qualifications for Medical Assistance and other public health programs.

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301 - Creating a Road Map: Living with MCI or Early Dementia Facilitator: Sara Tucker, M.A., Early Stage Services Manager, Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND(Panelists to be announced day of conference)This session will feature a panel of individuals living with MCI and early dementia and care partners sharing how they are living well with the disease. Panelists will also discuss programs and services they have utilized from the Alzheimer’s Association and other community partners.

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302 - A Practical and Proactive Approach to Disease ProgressionDavid Tullar, P.A. – C, MPAS, HealthPartnersThis session will review capabilities and challenges faced in the management of early dementia, transition to moderate disease and planning and care strategies for advanced dementia.

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303 - Finding Each Other Through Creative EngagementAnne Basting, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeThis interactive session will provide an interactive experience using creative storytelling to build relation-ships and community with those living with MCI or early dementia.

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305 - Aroma Therapy: Where Science Meets the SensesLeah R. Hanson, Ph.D., and Amanda Cagan, B.A., HealthPartners Center for Memory and Aging, Jayne Clairmont, B.S., A.A. | Katie Rinehimer, English Rose Suites and b’home by English Rose SuitesThis session will discuss a Lavender Essential Oils Study and help participants understand the benefits of essential oils and how they can be used to improve quality of life for those with dementia and their loved ones.

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306 - Supporting Independence Through TechnologySharon L. Blume, Director of Health Technology Services, The Lutheran Home AssociationThis session will address how remote monitoring technology can support a person in their own home and relieve some of the stressors for the caregiver. Examples of various technology will be provided as well as cost.

308 - Improving Lives: Reducing the Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Long Term CareKristi Wergin, RN, BSN, Program Manager, Stratis Health | Kim Nott, Golden Living | Maria Reyes, RN, EcumenThis session will offer examples from skilled long-term care facilities that have successfully reduced the use of antipsychotic medications as an intervention. These examples are a result of the “CMS 2012 Partnership to Improve Dementia Care Initiative.”

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307 - Meeting the Needs of Younger People Living with DementiaFacilitator: Carol Ashwood, MSW, LGSW, Augustana Open Circle Adult Day CenterPanelists: Tom Allen, Rod and Sandy Oltz, Peggy GaardThis session will focus on the unique opportunity to meet the needs of younger people living with dementia. A panel discussion of professionals and family members will address this topic.

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309 - Detecting Alzheimer’s: Improving Dementia HealthcareTerry R. Barclay, Ph.D., Director of Neuropsychology at HealthPartners Center for Memory and Aging and Regions HospitalMichael Rosenbloom, M.D., Clinical Director of the Center for Memory and Aging at HealthPartnersThis session will review best practice guidelines for cognitive screening and the dementia work-up along with the common pitfalls of managing the older adult with a cognitive impairment. Tools and effective communication with medical providers will also be discussed.

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