13th Annual Kansas Education Conference on Dementia
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Kansas Star Event Center 鈥� Mulvane, KS
| Caregiver | Professional |
|---|---|
| In-person | $65 |
Early Bird until April 30 | $200 April 30 - June 25 | $225 Walk In on June 26 | $250 |
| Online | $25 | Virtual for professionals | $100 |
Join us for a full day of education, information and support provided by recognized experts. Learn about clinical updates, caregiving strategies, advocacy and cutting-edge research in the pipeline. Visit exhibits and learn more about helpful community resources and services.
Who Should Attend?
Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Early Stage Dementia, healthcare professionals, care partners, family, friends and students. Attending individuals with MCI or Early Stage Dementia are asked to attend with a support partner, although they may each attend separate sessions as they feel comfortable.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Check-In / Exhibits Open, Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 鈥� 8:10 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:10 鈥� 9:20 a.m. | AM Keynote Address: Advancing the Science |
| 9:20 鈥� 9:40 a.m. | Break / Exhibits Open |
| 9:40 鈥� 10:50 a.m. |
Breakout Session One 101: Parkinsons Disease and its Effects on Thinking |
| 10:50 鈥� 11:10 a.m. | Break / Exhibits Open |
| 11:10 a.m. 鈥� 12:20 p.m. |
Breakout Session Two 201: An Overview of Anti-amyloid Treatment for Alzheimer鈥檚 |
| 12:20 鈥� 1:00 p.m. | Lunch & Vendor Time |
| 1:00 鈥� 1:20 p.m. | Duane Smith Award Presentation |
| 1:30 鈥� 2:40 p.m. |
Breakout Session Three 301: You are Worthy of Self-preservation |
| 2:40 鈥� 3:00 p.m. | Break / Exhibits Open |
| 3:00 鈥� 4:10 p.m. | PM Keynote Address: Promoting Mental Wellness in the Workplace |
| 4:10 鈥� 4:20 p.m | Early Stage Couple: Tom and Jill Pletcher |
| 4:20 鈥� 4:45 p.m. | Promise Garden Ceremony and Closing Comments |
Continuing Education
All Professional Certificates of Attendance will be distributed after the event by
Wichita State
University.
Nurses: The Wichita State University College of Health Professions is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 7 contact hours applicable for RN, LPN, or LMHT relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT 0090-0327.
Allied Health Professions: Certificates of attendance will be provided for social workers, physical therapist, occupational therapist and all other allied health professionals.
Conference Handouts - THINK GREEN!
Handouts will be available from the speakers who provide them. All handouts will be available for download after the conference at alz.org/cwkansas.
The impact we make is possible because of the support we receive from our local partners.
Platinum Sponsors
Legend Senior Living |
Comfort Care Homes |
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET INVOLVED!
Contact Us
鈥� 316.267.7333
Denise Vann, dvann@alz.org