The American Foundation on Alzheimer's will host a conference for both those who have the disease and those who take care of them. It is Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis-Times Square.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering a unique opportunity for people with Alzheimer's, their families and professional caregivers to learn more about the disease and to gain some practical skills.
The “5 Boroughs Concepts in Care" Conference, a free, hands-on event will be held Wednesday at the Marriott Marquis-Times Square. The all-day conference will include activities for people with Alzheimer's and presentations from top health and caregiving experts.
Topics will range from an understanding of the disease and practical tips for daily living to more hushed-over topics, such as heading off potential violence and how to handle inappropriate sexual behavior.
Facilitators will engage those with Alzheimer's in art, horticulture and music activities that are known to be enjoyable and of benefit for their social and mental stimulation.
AFA will also offer respite care -- supervised by professional caregivers — for people with more advanced dementia who are unable to participate in the sessions.
The incidence of the brain disorder is reaching crisis proportions, according to the AFA. It is expected to triple to 13.8 million nationwide by mid-century, as baby boomers reach the at-risk age of 65-plus. Hispanic and African-American populations — both growing in New York City — face a higher risk of the disease, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.
On the experiential side, the conference will feature various dementia-related activities, including confidential memory screenings, the “Virtual Dementia Tour”— an interactive simulation of what it feels like to have dementia, and an exhibit hall that will include three dozen quilt panels from the “AFA Quilt to Remember.”
Attendees will also receive free breakfast, lunch, program materials and giveaways. Eli Lilly and Company, and Forest Laboratories are the presenting sponsors of the family caregiver sessions. For more information and to register, call AFA at 866-232-8484.
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