Redefining Memory Loss Conference

Redefining Memory Loss Conference

Join us at the Holiday Inn Fargo, an IHG Hotel for a day dedicated to Redefining Memory Loss. This unique and local conference provides attendees the opportunity to learn from leading dementia-experts. The conference will offer keynote and break out sessions, extending an opportunity for attendees to learn valuable information, gain practical tools and receive relevant resources, all while experiencing the empowerment that comes from connecting.

Info: Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D., is behavioral neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he evaluates and treats patients with cognitive disorders, including dementia. An associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Dr. Graff-Radford also serves as a co-investigator in the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Research Center and the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. Dr. Graff-Radford has published more than 100 articles and written chapter books on cognition, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. He was awarded the Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging for his research. During his training at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Graff-Radford received the Woltman Award for Excellence in Clinical Neurology and the Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award. 

Info: Three Sessions Available: 1. Overview of New Treatments in Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Graff-Radford. (Recommended for Medical Professionals) 2. How Do I Live This? with Nicky Holzworth, OT (Recommended for those living with memory concerns and care partners). 3. Activity Planning for People Living with Dementia with Joan Danks, CTRS (recommended for staff of homecare teams, long term care providers, etc.).

Info: Two Sessions Available: 1. Ask the Doctor with Dr. Graff-Radford (recommended for care partners and those living with memory concerns). 2. Beyond Medications: Reducing Behaviors that Challenge us in Persons Living with Dementia with Angela Lunde, MA (recommended for Medical Professionals).

Info: Angela Lunde, M.A., has worked in dementia care for nearly 20 years. She is a co-investigator of the Outreach, Recruitment and Education Core in the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, where she focuses on the well-being and quality of life of those living with dementia and their care partners. Ms. Lunde is involved in state, national and international partnerships focused on reducing stigma, improving well-being, and supporting the inclusion and voice of people living with dementia. Awarded the recognition of associate in Mayo Clinic's Department of Neurology in 2012, Ms. Lunde has helped create innovative programs aimed at helping people affected by dementia live well. She has co-authored numerous articles, written several book chapters, and maintained an expert blog on dementia caregiving for more than a decade.

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