International Dementia Conference

The conference will provide cutting edge information and training for dementia therapy Offering 14 Hours of Continuing Education for Nursing Care Institution Administrators and Assisted Living Managers.

This conference will be held over 2 days, November 5th and 6th, 2013 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Over the two days, delegates will have the opportunity to attend 8 interactive workshops and listen to some cutting edge speakers from the USA and UK. These include Dr Dan Nightingale, a leading dementia doctor from the UK, Dr Simon Duff and Dr Roger Bullock, Tony Duke and Dr. Gary Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer; Action on Elderly Abuse, also from the UK, Kathy Balland, Marea Boylan and Linda Yee from the USA.

Controversial topics such as the use of hypnotherapy in dementia, the use of doll therapy and sex and sexual relationships in a care facility will make up some of the workshops and presentations. Additionally Montessori Therapy, Activities for the Mind, Seated Exercises for People Living with Dementia, and many other topics will be covered. One of the highlights is the opening keynote by Ole and Ellie Olson. Ole is living with dementia and they will take us through their very own unique and moving journey through dementia. They will also facilitate a workshop.