Tour de Memory; November 19, 20, 21
Nov
19
to Nov 21

Tour de Memory; November 19, 20, 21

On November 19-21, 2020, the Memory Care Coalition of Chicago will be hosting a free, virtual educational event called TOUR de MEMORY.

Here is a list of the various topics for the tour:

-Artificial Intelligence in Geriatrics -Dementia Caregiver Chronic Grief Management -Dementia Live -Empowered Caregiving, Dementia and COVID -Grandma Doesn’t Remember Me: Conversations for Children -MIND Diet -Missing Those You Love in Long Term Care -My Wellness 2021 -Perspectives on Mental Capacity and Ethics with Memory Loss -Prevention/Risk Reduction/US POINTER -Serving the Memory Care Client at Home **Plus some very special guest appearances!

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TOUR de MEMORY is open to the general public, anyone interested in memory care, caregivers, and industry professionals.

The virtual program offers participants quality presentations and panel discussions.

We will host 3 virtual half day of topics and tours of our host villages.


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Tour de Memory 3-Day Event Registration

Register for the event HERE or with the below link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SZ2dEiGzQgyljehrsvJvAA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.


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Tour de Memory Timetable (all times are CST US)

Please note that there may be some timing adjustments prior to the event. 

Thursday, November 19

8:30 – 9:00             

Opening Remarks and Legislative Update for IL/Washington
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, 9th District Illinois

9:00 – 9:30             

Tour de Memory Kick Off
Paula Basta, Director Illinois Department on Aging


9:30 – 10:30           

Prevention/Risk Reduction/US POINTER Study
Christy C Tangney, PhD, FACN, CNS
Professor, Departments of Clinical Nutrition & Preventive Medicine
Rush University Medical Center
Speaker Evaluation:
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10:30 – 11:30         

Dementia LIVE
Julie Boggess, LNHA, CDP
Director of Grants & Consulting Projects at AGE-u-cate® Training Institute, LLC
Speaker Evaluation:
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11:30 – 11:45         

Intermission


11:45 - 12:45          

Missing Those You Love
Dr. Sherrie All
Founder and Owner
Chicago Center for Cognitive Wellness
Speaker Evaluation:
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12:45 – 1:45            

MyWellness for 2021
Linda Smith
Marketing Director, Lutheran Home and Services
Speaker Evaluation:
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1:45 – 2:00              

Conclusion, closing questions, reminder about evaluations and CEUs

Friday, November 20

8:30 – 9:00              

Opening Remarks, My Home Care Story
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton

9:00 – 9:30              

Tour de Memory Kick Off
Delia Jervier
Regional Leader and Executive Director Alzheimer’s Association
Illinois, Greater Kentucky and Greater Indiana

9:30 – 11:00           

A Neurologist, Geriatrician & Lawyer: Perspectives on Mental Capacity and Ethics with Memory Loss  
Kerry Peck, Managing Partner Peck Ritchey LLC
Victoria Braund, MD FACP CMD, Director of Geriatric Medicine, NorthShore University Health System
Darren Gitelman, MD FAAN FANA, Director of Cognitive Disorders, Advocate Medical Group; Senior Medical Director, Advocate Memory Center
Speaker Evaluation:
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 11:00 – 12:00         

Artificial Intelligence and Geriatrics
Technology during Covid

Kelvin Summoogum, Entrepreneur in Deep Tech and Doctoral Researcher in Machine Learning and AI Applied in Geriatrics
Founder and CEO, MiiCare, London
Speaker Evaluation:
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12:00 – 12:15         

Intermission          

12:15 – 1:15            

Dementia Caregiver and Grief Management
Dr. Olimpia Paun
Professor and The Rush Nurses Alumni Association Chair of Health and Aging
Rush University College of Nursing
Speaker Evaluation:
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1:15 – 2:15              

MIND Diet
Jennifer Ventrelle
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer
Assistant Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine
Lead Dietitian, MIND Center for Brain Health
Speaker Evaluation:
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2:15 – 2:30              

Conclusion, closing questions, reminder about evaluations and CEUs

 Saturday, November 21

 9:00 – 10:00          

Panel Conversation: Empowering Caregivers       
Gail Niksic, Vice President, Elderwerks Educational Services
Stephanie Sexuaer, Attorney at Sexauer Law PC
Charlotte Bishop, MS, CRC, CCM, GCM, LCPC, Care Manager, Creative Care Management
Susan Scatchell, MS, CDP, Director Business Development, Gentle Home Services
Linda Smith, Marketing Director, Lutheran Home and Services
Speaker Evaluation:
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10:00 – 11:00         

Practical Ways to Improve Daily Quality of Life     
Rachelle Blough, CADDCT
Senior Living Consultant and VP of Corporate Training with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, Owner of Rachelle Blough LTD
Speaker Evaluation:
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11:00 – 11:15         

Intermission          

11:15 – 12:15         

Serving Memory Care Clients at Home       
Scott Tolan
Memory Care Program Director, Open Arms Solutions
Speaker Evaluation:
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12:15 – 1:15            

Grandma Doesn’t Remember Me, How to Talk to Your Children About Dementia    
Susan Scatchell MS, CDP
Director Business Development, Gentle Home Services
Speaker Evaluation:
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1:15 – 1:30              

Conclusion, closing questions, reminder about evaluations and CEUs


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CEU’s will be provided by Elderwerks

12 CEU’s and 1.5 CE for Ethics

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