The Public Health Opportunities and Challenges of Dementia Caregiving
2022 National Conference
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On June 14th-15th, 2022 we hosted The Public Health Opportunities and Challenges of Dementia Caregiving in Minneapolis, MN. The first national conference of its kind, this event brought together over 500 attendees and a number of national leaders in dementia caregiving policy, public health practice and research, and featured 10 main sessions and panel presentations and various roundtable discussions on a variety of topics.



Tuesday, June 14th, 2022
Wednesday, June 15th, 2022
Continuing Education (CE) credits are available for this event through June 14, 2026. For more details and to find out how to obtain your CE credits, please see CE Accreditation & Instructions – The Public Health Opportunities and Challenges of Dementia Caregiving 2022 National Conference.
The conference in numbers:
In-person Attendees
Virtual Attendees
Round Table Discussions
on timely issues related to public health practice in dementia caregiving
Poster Presentations
posters showcasing the leading work of public health agencies, service provider organizations and nonprofits serving dementia caregivers across the country
Mission Moments
with inspiring personal stories from people living with MCI and caregivers
Main Sessions & Panel Presentations
on a variety of public health policy and practice topics in the space of dementia caregiving
…and many more stories of success, lessons-learned and ideas for public health action shared by attendees.
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Innovative Approaches in Dementia Care
Discover groundbreaking initiatives and programs aimed at enhancing dementia care and support for caregivers, showcased in a diverse range of informative posters.

Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative
Absentee Shawneed Tribal Health System

A Robot-mediated Dementia Caregiver Education Program
Fengpei Yuan, Kristina Wick and Xiaopeng Zhao
Fengpei Yuan, Kristina Wick and Xiaopeng Zhao

BRI Care Consultation
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging

Innovative Strategies & Programs for DIVERSE FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles

Supporting Dementia Caregiving
USAging and Dementia Friendly America
USAging and Dementia Friendly America

Memory and Music, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Program Initiative
The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Health Administration
The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Health Administration

Cultural Awareness in Dementia Care: Cultural Consultants Initiative
Restoration For All Inc. (REFA)
Restoration For All Inc. (REFA)

Development of a tailored digital platform to assist caregivers of persons living with dementia: Usability study

Oklahoma Healthy Brain Initiative Community Needs Assessment: Unpaid & Paid Caregiver Survey
Oklahoma State Department of Health BOLD Core Capacity Public Health Program
Oklahoma State Department of Health BOLD Core Capacity Public Health Program

Healthy Brain LA
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health BOLD Core Capacity Public Health Program
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health BOLD Core Capacity Public Health Program

Subjective cognitive decline in activities of daily living among older adults: mediation by mentally unhealthy days and moderation by age-cohort
Renata Komalasari and Elias Mpofu, Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services, University of North Texas
Renata Komalasari and Elias Mpofu, Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services, University of North Texas

Evidence Based Technology to Support Family Dementia Caregivers
Christian Elliott, Dr. Nicole Werner, Matthew Zuraw University of Wisconsin-Madison
Christian Elliott, Dr. Nicole Werner, Matthew Zuraw University of Wisconsin-Madison

Evaluating the Impact of a Facilitated, Self-Management Discussion Series in Improving Dementia Caregiver Stress and Health through a Unique Partnershi
Arizona Department of Health Services Duet: Partners In Health & Aging
Arizona Department of Health Services Duet: Partners In Health & Aging

Scaling Family Caregiver Support Services to Meet Changing Needs
California Caregiver Resource Center UC Davis Health Family Caregiver Alliance
California Caregiver Resource Center UC Davis Health Family Caregiver Alliance

Vermont Hub and Spoke Initiative for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care
Vermont Department of Health
BOLD Core Capacity Public Health Program
Vermont Department of Health
BOLD Core Capacity Public Health Program

Dementia Friendly Nevada
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services BOLD Core Capacity Public Health Program
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services BOLD Core Capacity Public Health Program

Central Minnesota Dementia Community Action Network

Opportunities to Prevent Hospitalizations Among Patients with Dementia
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
BOLD Enhanced Public Health Program
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
BOLD Enhanced Public Health Program

Building Partnerships to Enhance the Caregiver Support Infrastructure in Minnesota
MN Department of Health
MN Department of Health

Together Strong
Wisconsin Tribal Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative (ADPI)
Wisconsin Tribal Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative (ADPI)

Dementia in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
Honoring Sovereignty, Culture, Diversity, and Tradition
Honoring Sovereignty, Culture, Diversity, and Tradition

ACL Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative Grants
Indigenous Evaluation Meets Western Approaches
Indigenous Evaluation Meets Western Approaches

Building Tribal Capacity to Support Caregivers
A Rapid Implementation Training Pilot
A Rapid Implementation Training Pilot

Rewards and Challenges
Exploring Pilot In-Home Respite Support for American Indian Caregivers
Exploring Pilot In-Home Respite Support for American Indian Caregivers