Caregiver Conferences
The Utah Geriatric Education Consortium (UGEC) programs also aim to improve the care of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) through academic, career development, and community-based education for direct care workers, families, and health professionals. The UGEC provides community-based dementia caregiver conferences to community participants in geographically diverse urban and rural locations. Planning and implementation of these two additional conferences are conducted with collaboration among community partners, including the Utah Department of Health, Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services, and the Utah State Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The conferences topics included:
- Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Taking Care of the Caregiver
- Goals of Care Discussions
- Help for Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia in Their Homes and Communities