The purpose of this full day conference was to provide innovative best practice methods to maintain an active lifestyle despite the cognitive, emotional and physical disabilities older adults with memory loss so often face. A balance must be found between medical and lifestyle approaches. This conference highlighted the latest research along with best practices from around the world. The target audience was recreational therapists, nurses, rehab professionals, long term care administrators, and advocates for older adults. [Download a Flyer]
Conference Material Downloads
Please contact Amy Chandler at amy_chandler@uncg.edu for copies of conference materials
Conference Presenters
Ann Bossen, University of Iowa
Kathleen Buckwalter, University of Iowa
Linda Buettner, University of Noctr Carolina at Greensboro
Sandy Burgener, University of Illinois
Suzanne Fitzsimmons, University of Noctr Carolina at Greensboro
Celia Hooper, Dean of the School of Health and Human Performance, University of Noctr Carolina at Greensboro
Janet Specht, University of Iowa
Donna Fick, Penn State University
Sarah Gueldner, Case Western Reserve
Ann Kolanowski, Penn State University
Cathi McMahon, Arkansas Tech
Nancy Richeson, University of Southern Maine
Karen Rose, University of Virginia
Kaycee Sink, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Ingelin Testad, Stavanger Teaching Nursing Home, Stavanger, Norway
Fang Yu, University of Minnesota
Barriers Covered
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Stigma
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Overcoming stigma with a community approach
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Delirium
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Hospital-based interventions
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Sleep
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Personhood interventions
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Anxiety and Depression
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Coping skills and Brain Fitness
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Personality and Behavior change
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Cognitive function and exercise
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Pain and Incontinence-Loss of Social opportunities
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Interventions
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Complementary Approaches: Health Promotion, Reiki, Music AAT programs
