Supporting People with Intellectual or Developmental Disability (I/DD)/Aging/Dementia
This free conference is presented by the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities and will provide information, discuss effective strategies, provide available tools, and present resources for caregivers/support teams who care for people with I/DD and are affected by Dementia. Throughout this day-long program, practical self-care activities called “Me for a Minute” will be introduced. Participants may enter into the raffle to win fun selfcare prizes (e.g., gym memberships, restaurant gift cards, massage gift cards, self-care mini practice books, etc.). Areas of focus include: Background of Aging/Dementia for people with I/DD and an overview of national resources/network activities Adapting Goals/Daily Activities and Support Finding Joy in Life as We Approach End of Life Clinical Significance/Research Identification/Screening Accessing Local Support and Services
There is no charge to attend the conference, but you will need to register to participate. Conference Partners and Speaker Affiliations: Alzheimer's Association Arizona Caregiver Coalition Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities Banner Alzheimer's Institute Barrow Neurological Institute Hospice of the Valley National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices Oakwood Creative Care Pima Council on Aging Southern Arizona Network for Down Syndrome Tucson Jewish Community Center University of Arizona Life & Work Connections
Conference funding provided by the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
