(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is hosting its first Dementia Conversations Mini-Conference. The event takes place at The Gathering Room in Council Bluffs, on Thursday, October 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Conference is centered around caregivers and families facing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and is free for all to attend.

The Conference will feature presentations from:

·       Dr. Lindy Fields, Clinical Neuropsychologist at Methodist Health System, on when families should take their loved one to the doctor for cognitive testing

·       Shelly Otten, RN-BC, IALMP, CDP, Executive Director at CountryHouse Residence, on the four main types of dementia

·       Patti Salvo-McGinn, MS, LMHC, LIMHP, Mental Health Therapist and part-owner at Horizon Therapy Group, on caring for yourself as a caregiver

·       Deborah L. Petersen, Attorney and owner at Petersen Law PLLC, on legal considerations for families facing dementia

·       Jessica Duncan, CDP, Account Executive at Angels Care Home Health, on the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease

·       Marti Nerenstone, local Attorney, on caring for her late wife throughout her journey with dementia

To register or for more information visit alz.org/iowa or call 1-800-272-3900.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Iowa, there are more than 66,000 people living with the disease and 73,000 caregivers.