“Did you know dementia is a condition where problems with brain function make it hard for a person to do every day activities by themselves? It can be caused by several different diseases that affect the brain. Ask around, everyone you know knows someone with dementia. Did you know that 2/3 of people living with dementia are women? And 2/3 of caregivers for those women are women? Dementia is a women’s health issue! It is an everyone issue! Whether you are new to caregiving for someone with dementia or have been doing it for years, this event is for you.”

The Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, in partnership with the Women’s Health Committee at The Village Chapel is hosting a full day Dementia Care Partner Symposium. The event will feature local experts who will present sessions that will be helpful to those taking care of family members living with dementia. In addition to the education sessions, there will be breakfast, lunch and a large variety of resource exhibitors.

Speakers include:

Karen Sullivan, Ph.D., ABPP, Pinehurst Neuropsychology, Engage Your Brain Project, 2023 Reid Healthcare Transformation Fellowship recipient, FirstHealth

Jennifer Tyner, Aging Life Care Manager at Aging Outreach Services

Suzanne Lafollete-Black, Former Associate State Director, AARP

Emily Tobias, Attorney, Gill & Tobias Law Office

The event takes place on Thursday, October 24th | 9:00am-3:30pm at The Village Chapel in Pinehurst. There is a $25 charge for admission, but scholarships are available for anyone who needs them. Registration ends Thursday, October 17th at 10:12pm EDT. For full details and online ticket purchases, follow the event website link provided below.