Statewide Iowa — Being a caregiver for a loved one with dementia is difficult during the best of times, but two years of a pandemic have made it all the more challenging.
Brianne Fitzgerald, a senior director with the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter, says that’s why the focus of today’s BrainWorks Conference is centered on caregivers.
Around 66-thousand Iowans are living with Alzheimer’s and perhaps as many as 73-thousand Iowans are caregivers. Fitzgerald says times are “dire” and this virtual conference is a chance to learn and find allies.
During the online gathering, Fitzgerald says attendees are able to get advice directly from local caregivers during a question and answer panel.
The list of speakers includes Dr. Claire Sexton, the national office’s director of scientific programs, who will discuss the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s and dementia research. The virtual conference runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m Thursday May, 5th. It’s free to attend. Register at: alz.org/iowa/helping_you/conferences
