Are you a current caregiver or a professional looking to sharpen your skills? The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Carolina Chapter is proud to once again be a conference organizer of the Duke Caregiver Community Event being offered by Association partner, Duke Health.
You’ll have the opportunity to hear from experts, connect with support programs and services, and find answers and resources to help you navigate this journey.
The event will feature education sessions throughout the day, for general attendees, as well as a special track of educational sessions for professionals. The event will also have many new and exciting experiential activities to participate in throughout the course of the event including a health clinic, art gallery, pop up mini sessions, and demonstration area.
Thursday, September 7
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sheraton Imperial Hotel | Durham, N.C.
COST:
(lunch & event day activities included)
$10 for family caregivers
$75 for professionals in caregiving industry (CE credits being offered)
Includes presentations on the following topics:
- Conquering the Caregiving Crisis
- Care Partner Panel
- Medicare Fraud
- Caregiver Stress
- Things to Know in an Emergency
- Legal Planning & Utilization
- Health Benefits of Laughter
- Recognizing You are a Caregiver
Featured Alzheimer’s Association Presentations:
I Didn’t Know I Was a Caregiver
Presenter: Garrett Davis, Alzheimer’s Association advocate & award-winning playwright and filmmaker for Gdavis Productions and Films, LLC
We can be too close to the situation when it comes to caring for our loved ones. We are the last to notice when our own health and well-being are lacking for weeks or even months at a time. Once you recognize that you are a caregiver, it opens the door to resources that can help you on your journey.
Stop Waiting for an Invitation (Professional Attendee Session)
Presenter: Garrett Davis
Many times, communities of color sit on the sideline waiting and hoping that those in power will do the right thing when it comes to providing necessary resources and ensuring that all communities are represented and taken care of. However, that does not always happen. When it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we all want a seat at the table. We can’t wait on an invitation to speak our minds. In this session, Garrett Davis invites communities of color to understand health disparities and inspire a call to action from their leaders.
Know the 10 Signs (Pop-Up Mini Sessions)
Mini Sessions will take place during breaks in the demonstration area.
The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. Gain a greater understanding of the different between age-related memory loss and dementia and what to do if they have signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
On-site activities taking place:
- Pop-Up Mini-Sessions: Quick caregiver mini-sessions designed to give short bites of helpful information to assist you during your caregiving role.
- “Creating a Safe Space” Demonstration Area: Experts showcase examples of potential hazards in an older adult’s living space and how to make changes for a safer environment.
- DukeWELL-ness Clinic: 15-minute wellness visit to check your cholesterol, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and more.
- Adult Incontinence Product Bank: Community organizations have come together to create an adult incontinence product bank dedicated to assisting individuals with their incontinence needs.
- Switching Roles Photo Gallery: These intimate images explore themes of love, support, and resilience, offering a thought-provoking look at the human experience and the nature of family—a reflection on the power of the human spirit.
- 80+ Community Resource Organizations: Walk the show floor and meet representatives from groups that offer services for assisted living, legal needs, maintaining an active lifestyle, and more.
Alzheimer's Association North Carolina Blog 
Is there an event like this in the Charlotte area?
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Hi Paula. Thanks for your interest in this event. To our knowledge, Duke Health does not have this event planned for the Charlotte area. However, our has monthly public programs in the Charlotte area. If you ever want to check out our upcoming programs, you can visit: http://act.alz.org/NCmonthlyprograms. Additionally, if you’d like to be added to our monthly program email about upcoming programs, you can email us at infonc@alz.org and provide your zip code to be added. Thanks.
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