Speaker: Dongming Cai, MD, PhD, Director of the Grossman Center for Memory Research and Care, Professor of Neurology

Description: This session will review early diagnosis, prevention strategies, current treatment advances and the progress being made using precision medicine to develop more effective treatments and earlier diagnosis.

Speaker: Andrea Cevasco-Trotter, PhD, MT-BC, Professor and Director of Music Therapy, The University of Alabama

Description: Music therapy may be a meaningful tool to enhance, maintain, or diminish the decline of cognitive, social, and physical abilities for people living with memory loss and their caregivers. We will learn ways to incorporate music into our daily lives as well as the role of a music therapist to address specific needs.

Bio: Andrea Cevasco-Trotter has been providing music therapy for older adult populations since 1998. She is known for her research on the effects of music therapy on behavioral, physiological, and cognitive outcomes of adults with memory disorders as well as the effects of neurologic music therapy interventions on premature infants. She truly enjoys working with individuals and their families, supporting them in the early and later years of 

Speaker: Robin Birkeland, PhD, MA, Study Interventionist & Coach, Families and Long-Term Care Projects, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Description:  This presentation explores the history and purpose of stress. We will learn ways to manage stress, including psychological and physiological relaxation exercises as well as stress management strategies.

Bio: Robyn Birkeland earned her BA in Psychology from Rollins College and her MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Florida. As a study interventionist and coach at the University of Minnesota with the Families and Long-Term Care Projects team, Robyn provides support to family care partners and individuals with memory loss. 

Speakers: Arnie Bigbee, a retired Mayo Clinic administrator, and his wife Barbara La Valleur, a journalist and advocate. 

Description: Navigating the life-changing reality of Arnie’s progressive memory loss, Barbara and Arnie will  share their story of facing the challenges of memory loss and  caregiving with acceptance, love, and a commitment to living fully. (https://landmarkforumnews.com/living-loving-and-leading-through-memory-loss/)

The retreat will close with one hour to enjoy lunch together and to exchange strategies for living well with memory loss with other attendees.  Attendees may also use the time to find resources provided by our community partners.

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Visit the website of the Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

A new age for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) stands before us, with unprecedented possibilities for patients, care partners, and health care professionals. Paired with our long-term vision and commitment to our human health care (hhc) mission, Eisai uses deep human biology and genetic evidence with the goal of providing the right intervention, for the right person, at the right time.

Families and Long-Term Care Projects Team, School of Public Health

The mission of The Families and Long-Term Care (LTC) Projects is to build systems and solutions that empower and improve the quality of life of persons with memory loss and their families. Click here to visit their website.

FamilyMeans Caregiving and Aging provides support for caregivers, family, and community through: 

Caregiver Coaching & Consultation
Caregiver Support Groups
Breaks (Respite) for Caregivers
Education for Caregivers
Dementia Empowerment Services

Grossman Center Registry and Biorepository Brain Health Study:
What We are Doing - We are collecting information on demographics, medical history, and thinking skills, along with optional blood, skin, or cerebrospinal fluid samples from people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and other related diseases.

How the Samples May be Used - We would like to combine your medical and demographic information with analysis of your blood, tissue, or cerebrospinal fluid to get a full picture of what has led to your memory issues and neurodegenerative decline.
 

Why We are Doing it - We are searching to understand the causes of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. If we can understand how these diseases evolve, we can use that information to develop earlier diagnostic methods and ultimately new treatments to halt or slow down the progression of these terrible diseases. 

Who Can Be Part of the Registry and Biorepository? - We are collecting information and samples from individuals 45+ with memory challenges due to Alzheimer’s or other 

Visit Lilly's website to learn more about how they a turning science into healing for people around the world by taking on the toughest diseases to help improve lives in ways that have changed the course of human health.

Roseville Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team

Roseville Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Action Team (RSVL A/D), was formed in 2013, to proactively assist the large number of people living with dementia and their caregivers living in Roseville. RSVL A/D is a ground-breaking alliance of community members, municipal, fire, and police staff, aging services professionals, school district senior program staff, and county library staff.  Their mission is to improve the lives of people with dementia and their care partners by providing access to meaningful programs, services, and education.  Resources include dementia support groups.  Visit their website to learn more about services and programs.

Tembo Health offers free advice from expert dementia care navigators, such as where to get a diagnosis, how to find local resources, how to receive financial support, and by matching patients and their caregivers with a with a Care Navigator.