Bringing the Light: Awareness, Acompañamiento , & Equity for our Comunidad

Schedule

Sat Oct 26 2024 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Instituto del Progreso Latino | Chicago, IL

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Join us for the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter's Inaugural Latino/a/e Conference
About this Event

This conference is designed to help raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, provide a space for our community to Bring the Light to this difficult disease, and share information on resources that can help with the dementia journey. It is geared towards caregivers, future caregivers, and healthcare professionals. At the conference, we will have a panel of caregivers who will share their experience caring for their loved ones, breakout sessions, and conversations that will cover the following:


Making Difficult Decisions during the Caregiving Journey
Finding Resources & Advocating as a Caregiver
Risk Factors and Challenges Our Community Faces with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Join us in Bringing the Light as we fight Alzheimer's and dementia together through understanding and Awareness, Acompañamiento, and Equity for our community.

This event is free of charge. Registration is required and can be done online via Eventbrite or via phone at 800.272.3900. A light breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided. Doors open at 9am with the formal program beginning at 10am.



Acerca de la Conferencia:

Esta conferencia está diseñada para ayudar a crear conciencia sobre el Alzheimer y otras formas de demencia, brindar un espacio para que nuestra comunidad traiga luz a esta enfermedad, y compartir información sobre recursos que pueden ayudar en la trayectoria de la demencia. La conferencia está dirigida a cuidadores, futuros cuidadores y profesionales de salud. Durante la conferencia, contaremos con un panel de cuidadores que compartirán sus experiencias en el cuidado de sus seres queridos. También tendremos sesiones y conversaciones sobre los siguientes temas: 


Navegando la Vida Después del Diagnóstico de Alzheimer
Tomando Decisiones Difíciles en la Trayectoria como Cuidador
Encontrando Recursos y Abogando por su Ser Querido

Únase a nosotros en Bringing the Light mientras caminamos juntos en la trayectoria del Alzheimer y la demencia a través de la comprensión y concientización, el acompañamiento y la equidad para nuestra comunidad. 

Este evento es gratuito. Es necesario registrarse y se puede realizar en línea a través de Eventbrite o por teléfono al 800.272.3900. Se ofrecerá desayuno y almuerzo. Las puertas se abrirán a las 9:00 AM y el programa formal comenzará a las 10:00 AM.



Parking at the Event:

Parking is available on-site at the Instituto del Progreso Latino. The event will be taking place in Building A and we recommend parking in Lot A, D, or C, as seen in the image below.



Estacionamiento en el Evento:

Hay estacionamiento disponible en el Instituto del Progreso Latino. El evento se llevará a cabo en el Edificio A y recomendamos estacionarse en el Lote A, D o C, como se muestra en la imagen a continuación


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Photography & Filming Notice:

Please note by reserving a ticket to our event you agree to having your photo and video taken at the event by the Alzheimer's Association photographer or staff members and to the Alzheimer's Association livestreaming the event. Should you or anyone in your party wish to not have your photo taken or be out of the viewing area of the live stream, please connect with a staff member who will be wearing a Purple Polo on the day of the event and we can help meet your request.



Aviso de Fotografía y Filmación:

Tenga en cuenta que al reservar una entrada para nuestro evento, acepta tener su foto y vídeo tomado durante el evento por parte del fotógrafo o personal de la Alzheimer’s Association. El evento también podría ser transmitido en vivo por la Alzheimer’s Association. Si usted o alguien de su grupo prefiere no ser fotografiado o desea permanecer fuera del área de transmisión en vivo, comuníquese con un miembro del personal que llevará puesta una polo morada el día del evento, y haremos lo posible para cumplir con su pedido.


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Where is it happening?

Instituto del Progreso Latino, 2555 South Blue Island Avenue, Chicago, United States

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