Caregiver Conference Caregiver Conference

Redefining Memory Loss: Creating Connections in Caregiving

FOR those who want to learn practical strategies to support individuals living with dementia.

For professionals and community members who want to learn practical strategies to support individuals living with dementia.

Focus on the Person

Focus on understanding what is happening to the person, how to be present, how dementia impacts communication, and how to improve caregiving

Sharing Stories and Strength

Taking Time For You

JUNE 4, 2020 — 10:00-4:00 Holiday Inn

Focus on identifying strengths, using strengths to prevent and manage behavioral expressions, and to create positive moments for caregiver and person living with dementia

» KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Focus on supportive strategies for caregivers to manage personal well-being and resources to support them. Includes panel discussion.

Cameo Rogers

» keynote speaker is a sought after presenter at various state and national level conferences.

Cameo Rogers is a sought after presenter at various state and national level conferences.

Focus on the Person

JUNE 4, 2020—10:00-4:00 Holiday Inn 1 thursday JUNE 4, 2020

10:00-4:00—lunch provided

Focus on understanding what is happening to the person, how to be present, how dementia impacts communication, and how to enhance caregiving.

Holiday Inn 3803 13th Ave S Fargo

SESSION

Cameo Rogers is a sought after presenter at various state and national level conferences.

Focus on the Person

Sharing Stories and Strength

Program Schedule

Focus on understanding what is happening to the person, how to be present, how dementia impacts communication, and how to enhance caregiving.

Focus on identifying strengths, using strengths to prevent and manage behavioral expressions, and creating moments of joy for everyone involved.

10:00 – 10:30 Registration | Vendors

10:30 – 12:00 Session 1

12:00 -1:00 Lunch provided | Vendors

Taking Time for You and Panel Discussion

SESSION

She served on an expert panel presentation for a screening of the Glen Campbell documentary, “I’ll Be Me.” She was awarded the NCCDP 2017 National Certified Dementia Practitioner of the Year Award. Cameo was a contributing author to the book, “Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation” discussing best practices in therapeutic, strengths-based interventions for older adults. Cameo’s professional experience includes serving older adults in community-based services, independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, rehabilitation, and in-patient acute psychiatric care.

Cameo is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Dementia—Practitioner, Care Manager, Support Group Facilitator, and a Alzheimer’s and Dementia Instructor through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She is currently completing her graduate work at the University of Nebraska Omaha in Social Gerontology. Cameo is a passionate advocate for enhancing knowledge, skills, and resources for those serving as caregivers.

1:00 – 2:15 Session 2

2:15 – 2:30 Break | Vendors

Sharing Stories and Strength Focus on identifying strengths, using strengths to prevent and manage behavioral expressions, and creating moments of joy for everyone involved.

Focus on supportive strategies in managing personal well-being and identifying resources to support the caregiver. Panel discussion to include caregivers and individuals living with dementia.

2:30 – 3:30 Session 3

3:30 – 4:00 Panel Discussion

SESSION

Focus on supportive strategies