Vivinavi : Los Angeles : (United States) Los Angeles

This free event will feature experts in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders presenting on the Dementia Friends （ Dementia Friends ） program and practical tips for caregivers to help make society more livable for people with dementia. The conference will also feature resources developed by Alzheimer's Los Angeles and Keiro.

[Presentations]

Part 1: Dementia Friends （ Friends of Dementia - Making a Dementia Friendly Society ）

Keiro ・ Mr. Takasu
Public Policy Manager, Alzheimer's Los Angeles

"Dementia Friends" （ Dementia Friends ） is changing the way people think, act, talk and otherwise approach dementia This is the name of a global social movement that aims to change the way people think, act, talk, etc. about dementia. This talk will include information about dementia, what it is like to live with dementia, and advice on communicating with people with dementia. Dementia Friends helps build a community that can better support people with dementia by promoting a better understanding of dementia.

Part 2: Managing Behavioral Challenges for People with Dementia

Linda ・ Dr. Arcoli
Director, Geropsychology - Neuropsychology
Interim Director, UCLA Longevity Center
Semel ・ Clinical Professor of Health Sciences, Institute of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences

Caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias often find behaviors such as wandering, irritability, agitation and aggression stressful and wandering, irritability, agitation, and aggression. Dr. Arcoli will discuss how caregivers can effectively communicate with and cope with family members with dementia.