Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Syracuse
6301 NYS Route 298
E Syracuse, NY 13057
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
New This Year!For caregivers attending the conference, skilled Silver Fox Adult Day Center staff will be on site to provide expert care for your loved one living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia while you attend, allowing you to fully participate in the event. This complimentary service includes supervision, engaging activities, assistance with personal care needs, continental breakfast, and boxed lunch. If you are interested in using this service for your loved one, please call us at 315-472-4201 x227 or email cny-programs@alz.org to request an application. This application must be submitted and approved to secure a spot. Caregivers will be notified if their loved one is accepted or not. Space is limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to apply is no later than May 1, 2025. However, we anticipate the space will fill up quickly, so we encourage applying early.
Dementia Care 2025 Schedule 8-9 a.m.: Conference Opens Registration begins 9 - 9:15 a.m. - Ballroom Welcome and Announcements - Kate Flannery, Executive Director Upstate Chapters Alzheimer’s Association 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Ballroom Keynote Speaker- Jolene Brackey author of Creating Moments of Joy 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. – Ballroom Hall Break and Expo 10:45 – 12/Noon - Ballroom Bridging the Gaps in Alzheimer's Care: Insights from the experts Serena Jackson - Interfaith Works Paul Musso - Lemoyne Care Julie Whitbeck-Lewinski- CarePatrol Allie Jardin - Upstate University Geriatricians 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. – Adirondack Room Lunch and Networking/Interactive Resource Expo 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Ballroom Walking the Path Together: A Family Caregiver Conversation Jennifer Thayer- Spouse/ PLWD Early Stage Liz Jarosz- Spouse/ PLWD Early Onset Debbie Stack- Child/ PLWD Passed 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. - Ballroom Allison Graff - Mindful Health Coach 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Ballroom
Interactive Expo Opens (open during all breaks)
Continental Breakfast Served
Closing
BY REGISTERING FOR DEMENTIA CARE 2025, you agree to participate in the conference and assume risks such as, but not limited to - interactions with other participants and physical activities that may lead to falls and/or other injury. In consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, you hereby expressly assume all risks, including bodily and personal injury, death, property loss, or other damages of any kind arising in any way out of your attendance or participation in the conference. It is your responsibility to dress appropriately. Although meals and assistance may be made available during this event, you are solely responsible for your health and safety. You represent that you are physically fit and able to attend this event and participate in all activities. You hereby for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators, release, discharge, and agree not to sue the Alzheimer's Association, its chapters, their respective officers, directors, volunteers, employees, sponsors, and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of your participation in or attendance of Dementia Care 2025 and its related activities. Whether resulting from the negligence of any of the above or from any other cause. You agree that your assumption of risk and release hereunder shall be as broad and inclusive as is permitted under applicable law. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, the remainder shall continue to remain fully in effect. You grant full permission in perpetuity to the organizers to use, reuse, publish, and republish your name and image as a participant in Dementia Care 2025 in photographs, videos, and/or other images or recordings. Your completed registration signifies that you have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this agreement.
Dementia Care 2025 Schedule 8-9 a.m.: Conference Opens Registration begins 9 - 9:15 a.m. - Ballroom Welcome and Announcements - Kate Flannery, Executive Director Upstate Chapters Alzheimer’s Association 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Ballroom Keynote Speaker- Jolene Brackey author of Creating Moments of Joy 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. – Ballroom Hall Break and Expo 10:45 – 12/Noon - Ballroom Bridging the Gaps in Alzheimer's Care: Insights from the experts Serena Jackson - Interfaith Works Paul Musso - Lemoyne Care Julie Whitbeck-Lewinski- CarePatrol Allie Jardin - Upstate University Geriatricians 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. – Adirondack Room Lunch and Networking/Interactive Resource Expo 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Ballroom Walking the Path Together: A Family Caregiver Conversation Jennifer Thayer- Spouse/ PLWD Early Stage Liz Jarosz- Spouse/ PLWD Early Onset Debbie Stack- Child/ PLWD Passed 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. - Ballroom Allison Graff - Mindful Health Coach 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Ballroom
Interactive Expo Opens (open during all breaks)
Continental Breakfast Served
Closing
BY REGISTERING FOR DEMENTIA CARE 2025, you agree to participate in the conference and assume risks such as, but not limited to - interactions with other participants and physical activities that may lead to falls and/or other injury. In consideration of being allowed to participate in this event, you hereby expressly assume all risks, including bodily and personal injury, death, property loss, or other damages of any kind arising in any way out of your attendance or participation in the conference. It is your responsibility to dress appropriately. Although meals and assistance may be made available during this event, you are solely responsible for your health and safety. You represent that you are physically fit and able to attend this event and participate in all activities. You hereby for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators, release, discharge, and agree not to sue the Alzheimer's Association, its chapters, their respective officers, directors, volunteers, employees, sponsors, and agents, from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of your participation in or attendance of Dementia Care 2025 and its related activities. Whether resulting from the negligence of any of the above or from any other cause. You agree that your assumption of risk and release hereunder shall be as broad and inclusive as is permitted under applicable law. If any portion of this agreement is held invalid, the remainder shall continue to remain fully in effect. You grant full permission in perpetuity to the organizers to use, reuse, publish, and republish your name and image as a participant in Dementia Care 2025 in photographs, videos, and/or other images or recordings. Your completed registration signifies that you have read, understand, and agree to the terms of this agreement.