Alzheimer's Awareness Conference
We are honoured and thrilled to host our 12th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Conference on Thursday, January 25, 2024. This event is designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities for care partners, individuals with dementia, health care professionals and the general public.
Register now for our 12th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Conference!
Beyond the Horizon: Exploring the Dementia Landscape of Tomorrow
Date: January 25, 2024
Location: Rodd Royalty Hotel, or virtual livestream on Zoom
Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
Register: Click here
Contact: 902-628-2257 or society@alzpei.ca
This full day conference features an exciting line-up of experts in dementia. We invite you to join us for the 12th Annual Alzheimer's Awareness Conference on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Registration opens at 8:30AM, presentations beginning at 9:00AM. Presenters will share essential, emerging, and impactful education for persons living with dementia, family caregivers, healthcare providers, and the public.
Conference tickets include the cost of the conference, morning refreshments, and lunch. After lunch we will have storytelling by a well known local duo that is sure to delight!
*Please note: there will be no ticket refunds issued after Tuesday, January 11th.
*Virtual Tickets are available if you are unable to attend in person.
Confirmed Speakers
Keynote: Madeline Wood Alexander, BA, PhD Candidate
Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto
Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute
"Sex differences in risk for Alzheimer’s disease: Implications for women’s brain health"
Two-thirds of Canadians with Alzheimer's are women, yet dementia research has historically overlooked them, leaving significant gaps in our understanding of women's brain health. This keynote reviews evidence for sex and gender differences impacting Alzheimer's risk, exploring factors like cardiovascular health, genetics, and hormonal processes. Madeline outlines a roadmap for future research, advocating for multidisciplinary approaches and a global perspective on health disparities to advance strategies promoting women's brain health in aging.
"Forward Bound: Advancing Dementia Care in PEI" - Mark MacKenzie & Julie Dennis, Provincial Dementia Team
"Making the BEST of Life with Dementia" - Ron Pringle, Person Living with Dementia
"Navigating Financial Terrain During Dementia" - Blair Corkum, CPA, R.F.P., CFP, CHS, Blair Corkum Financial Planning Inc.
"Complex Journey: Substance (Mis)Use and Dementia" - Dr. Javier Salabarria MD, FRCPC, Medical Director for Mental Health and Addictions - Health PEI
"Caring with Pride: 2SLGBTQIA+ Caregiver's Corner" - Jeanne Rokosh, MA Clinical Psychology, Founder of Essie's Place & Laura MacWilliam, RSW, Manager - Programs and Services, Alzheimer Society of PEI
"The Future of Alzheimer's Disease" - Dr. Andrew R. Frank M.D. B.Sc.H. F.R.C.P.(C), Cognitive and Behavioural Neurologist , Bruyère Memory Program - Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital
Landmark Study Part 2 - Jaime Constable, CEO - Alzheimer Society of PEI
Register now for the 12th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Conference happening Jan 25th, 2024!