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National Council of Dementia Minds Presents at Issues on Aging 2025
All Day
  • Wayne State University
A New Narrative: How Persons Living with Dementia Are Leading the Charge. This session shines a spotlight on the voices of persons living with dementia, as they share how they are driving change and redefining what it means to live well. A New Narrative explores the power of peer support, breaks down stigma, and offers , ...
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“Dementia and Anger: Uncovering, Exploring, and Supporting” Session A
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
We invite you to join us—individuals living with dementia—as we share our personal experiences of living with both dementia and anger. In this webinar, you’ll have the chance to interact directly with us, the lived experience experts, and ask questions. Together, we’ll explore the underlying emotions, share strat , ...
“Dementia and Anger: Uncovering, Exploring, and Supporting” Session B
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We invite you to join us—individuals living with dementia—as we share our personal experiences of living with both dementia and anger. In this webinar, you’ll have the chance to interact directly with us, the lived experience experts, and ask questions. Together, we’ll explore the underlying emotions, share strat , ...
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"The Wisdom on Wheels” Journey: A Nationwide 5 Year Quest to Capture the Hearts and Minds of the Greatest Generation at the Michigan Assisted Living Association Annual Conference and Dementia Summit
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
"The Wisdom on Wheels Journey" is a one-of-a-kind session that encapsulates the essence of adventure, human connection, and storytelling. This session will present the idea and purpose of the journey, and discuss the lessons learned of resiliency, joy, gratitude and faith among the elders interviewed, especially indivi , ...
Navigating Anger and Depression in Dementia: Understanding and Supporting Emotional Well-being at the Michigan Assisted Living Association Annual Conference and Dementia Summit
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Emotions like depression, anxiety, and anger are common in the dementia journey, but the way these emotions are experienced and managed can be vastly different from person to person. In this session, members of the National Council of Dementia Minds will offer valuable insights into how individuals living with dementia , ...
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Low Tech, No Tech: Meaningful Engagement Strategies for People Living with Dementia at the Michigan Assisted Living Association Annual Conference and Dementia Summit
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Engaging individuals in meaningful ways is essential in all residential settings. This session will showcase innovative, low-tech and no-tech approaches for creating positive interactions and fostering relationships with individuals across diverse populations. Experience live demonstrations of two unique engagement str , ...
Dining with Dignity: Enhancing the Mealtime Experience for Individuals with Neurocognitive Disorders at the Michigan Assisted Living Association Annual Conference and Dementia Summit
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for a powerful session led by individuals living with dementia, where they will share their experiences of the world around them, with a focus on sensory perceptions during mealtimes. Through their personal insights, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how individuals with neurocognitive disorders experience , ...
From Screen to Conversation: A Documentary and Panel Discussion featuring ‘Dementia and Living Well’ at the Michigan Assisted Living Association Annual Conference and Dementia Summit
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Experience a powerful documentary, Dementia and Living Well, featuring members of the National Council of Dementia Minds who share their personal journeys of living well with dementia. The film highlights their choice to embrace a fulfilling, purpose-driven life despite the challenges of dementia. After the screening, , ...
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Dementia Minds Friends and Family Conversation: “Dementia and Anxiety" Session A
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us—individuals living with dementia—for a powerful webinar exploring our experiences with dementia and anxiety. We’ll share what helps us manage worry, fear, and anxious feelings, and how care partners, families, and professionals can offer meaningful support. This webinar includes a conversation-style discussion , ...
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Dementia Minds Friends and Family Conversation: “Dementia and Anxiety" Session B
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us—individuals living with dementia—for a powerful webinar exploring our experiences with dementia and anxiety. We’ll share what helps us manage worry, fear, and anxious feelings, and how care partners, families, and professionals can offer meaningful support. This webinar includes a conversation-style discussion , ...
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Transforming Life with Dementia at the Dementia Institute Conference
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
  • Dementia Institute
Transforming Life with Dementia highlights the gaps in resources and support that impact the well-being of a person from the date of diagnosis to one year out. It emphasizes the importance of peer support, treating dementia as a chronic disease, and providing essential services to improve health outcomes and enhance qu , ...
Living Well with Dementia at the Dementia Institute Conference
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Dementia Institute
Living Well with Dementia breaks stigma by emphasizing that care for individuals at different stages—whether newly diagnosed or in the end stage—should be tailored, fostering shared experiences and mutual understanding to enhance well-being, preserve identity, and create a sense of connection. OBJECTIVES: Explore how , ...
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