Annual Regional Dementia Conference The Meeting of The Minds to be Held Next Month

I remember when my Uncle told me that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I didn't think he was serious, after all he was in his early forties, wasn't this an older persons disease. I couldn't have been more wrong. One of the last times I saw him was at my Gram's funeral. My aunt asked me if I would take him with me for a walk as she tended to some of my Gram's things. As soon as we closed the apartment door, he had a panic attack and started screaming. I quickly opened the door and as we entered the room we had left only moments before, he didn't recognize anything or anyone there. I still cry when I think about it. We lost him only a few years later.

If you have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, or you are a family member of someone who has Alzheimer's, if you are a caregiver or professional staff who work hard to support Alzheimer's patients and their family's, this day-long conference can help provide insight, support, and  guidance for you and your family.

The Alzheimer Association, Hudson Valley Chapter, will hold their annual Meeting of the Minds on Friday, May 13 from 8:30-4:30 at the Double Tree by Hilton on South Broadway in Tarrytown. There will be sessions for those who may be in the early stages of this disease, family members, as well as professionals. In addition, they will also offer sessions in Spanish.

The keynote speaker this year will include Dan Cohen, MSW, founder of Music and Memory,  David Troxel, MPH, long-term care expert and author of "The Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care."

There is a registration fee, which varies depending on whether you are a professional, patient, or family member. Click here to register on-line. You aren't alone, there are people who can help.