Dementia awareness week speakers!

The theme this year is "Importance of a Timely Diagnosis". Alzheimer’s Disease International estimates that 75% of dementia cases globally go undiagnosed and that the journey to get a diagnosis is too often difficult and drawn out. Our Speakers focus on brain health, Music therapy, and the caregivers journey, all important considerations with a diagnosis of dementia.

"DEMENTIA RISK REDUCTION:

Strategies to promote brain & health across the lifespan"

Speaker: Marie Fay, OTR, DRS 

Marie Fay has over 18 yrs experience as an Occupational Therapist and Dementia Care Specialist. Since her return to Bermuda in 2012 she has partnered with AAD to offer community based dementia care services and programming for persons living with dementia and their caregivers.

Date & time: Thursday, September 23rd 5:30-6:30pm

Zoom details:

Meeting ID: 863 7310 5712 

Password: 112361

"TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF WHILE TAKING CARE OF OTHERS"

Speaker: Melody Vachal, RISE UP Care and Wellness (USA)

Melody Vachal is a veteran caregiver of nearly 25 years who understands the emotional and practical details of caregiving. She knows the consistency and vigilance required along with the impact on self, family, and career. As a professional, with a career as a Speech Language Pathologist she supported families in their journey. 

Date & time: Thursday, September 23rd 7:00pm-8:00pm

Zoom details:

Meeting ID: 552 925 3713 

Password: 484123

"UNFORGETTABLE: why music is a beneficial tool for communication & connections for persons living with Dementia"

Speaker: Hayley Francis Cann, BMT, NMT, MTA, MScAH

Haley is a Bermudian-Canadian certified music therapist and neurologic music therapist with clinical experience in a variety of settings.

Date & Time: Friday, September 24th, 2021 | 5:30pm-6:30pm

Zoom Details: 

Meeting ID: 860 4753 6970

No Password is required