2026 Elder Care Symposium: Protecting & Powering the Brain

This is an all-day educational event. We'll cover many hot topics in aging, with a focus on brain health and improving cognition as we age.
About this Event

The main focus for our 2026 Elder Care Symposium is Protecting and Powering the Brain. We will dive into topics such as boosting your memory and improving cognition as we age, understanding behavior and cognition changes associated with dementia and Parkinson’s, how chronic stress impacts our memory and cognition, how to advocate for individuals with diminished capacity, the key pillars of brain health to reduce cognitive decline, and what we can learn from SuperAgers who are defying the norms. All sessions are presented by credentialed speakers and experts in their respective topic areas.

Learn from some of the best minds in the field of aging and meet representatives from senior care providers, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, memory care, independent living, funeral homes, technology companies, social service agencies, realtors, and much more.

A full agenda is available below.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $40

PROFESSIONALS (includes CEUs/Contact Hours): $80, early bird rate through July 31, 2026

Professional rate is $100 beginning August 1, 2026

All registration fees include a continental breakfast, hot buffet lunch, snacks, and drinks.

This event is approved to provide 5 CEUs from the following:

• Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
• Ohio Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports*
• Kentucky Board of Social Work
• National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

*The Ohio Board of Nursing accepts continuing education credits approved by the Ohio Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports.

The symposium reflects our commitment to helping seniors and their families navigate the complex legal and care issues involved in the aging process.

For more information and a complete agenda for the event, visit https://elderlawcincinnati.com/symposium2026/

Our Sponsors

There are a handful of sponsorships remaining. More information can be found on our website.

If you have any questions about our Elder Care Symposium, contact Tiffany Strah at [email protected] or 513-818-1111 ext. 419.

Agenda

🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration l Visit Vendor Tables
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Morning Keynote - The Memory Switch Program: Discover Your Memory Power
Host: Matthew Goerke

Info: Matthew Goerke believes the key to a good memory is training. In this one-hour session, he will teach attendees quick recall skills that will dramatically improve their memory. A sharp memory is important in all stages of life; it improves efficiency and makes you feel more confident. Participants will leave with new skills they can use every day.

🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Break l Visit Vendor Tables
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions (Attendees Choose One)
Host: (1) Adria Thompson, M.A., CCC-SLP

Info: Participants will choose to attend one of the following presentations: (1)Great Expectations Result in Great Dementia Care, OR (2) Representing Individuals with Diminished Capacity, OR (3) Brain Healthy Living.

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Lunch l Visit Vendor Tables
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Keynote - Secrets of SuperAgers: Lessons from 25 Years of Research
Host: Dr. Molly Mather, PhD

Info: SuperAgers are individuals in their 80s and above who have memory skills as good—or better—than those 20-30 years younger. These individuals defy conventional expectations of older adulthood and provide a model of unusually successful cognitive aging. Dr. Molly Mather will discuss what is unique about the brains of SuperAgers and how these discoveries deepen our understanding of healthy brain aging and cognitive resilience.

🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Break l Visit Vendor Tables
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions (Attendees Choose One)
Host: (1) Adria Thompson, M.A., CCC-SLP

Info: Participants will choose to attend one of the following presentations: (1) Inside the Parkinson's Mind: Understanding Cognitive Changes, OR (2) The Stressed Brain, the Resilient Brain: How Stress & Resilience Shape Cognition As We Age, OR (3) PACE: A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Break l Visit Vendor Tables
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion - Protecting & Powering the Brain
Host: Moderator: Dennison Keller, Esq.

Info: Panelists: Matthew Goerke, Dr. Molly Mather, Dr. Jasmeet Hayes, Adria Thompson Building on key themes from the day, expert panelists will explore the critical factors that influence our brain health and memory as we age. Attendees will gain valuable insights and takeaways to better support brain health for themselves and the seniors they serve.

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Raffle Prizes l Turn In Evaluations l Pick Up Certificates (Professionals)