Power Lunch| Dementia: What to Know, What to Do with Cloud Conrad
Date: September 4, 2024 at North Georgia Community Foundation
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Speaker: Cloud Conrad
Cloud Conrad is Executive Director for Beyond Dementia Coalition, a non-profit 501-c-3 start-up organization dedicated to bringing dementia education and awareness to communities in north Georgia so that we may all recognize, engage, assist, and ultimately embrace those living with dementia as valued and beloved members of the community. Conrad is certified as a Dementia Caregiver Trainer (Teepa Snow), Virtual Dementia Tour Trainer (Second Wind Dreams), Associate Coach (International Coach Federation), and Creative Problem Solving Facilitator and Trainer (Creative Problem Institute). She is the author of a book for dementia caregivers, The Dementia Field Guide; the creator/producer of a GA state-compliant dementia specific training program for assisted living and memory care staff; and a sought-after public speaker, panel moderator, and dementia consultant. She has volunteered for the Alzheimer’s Association since 2019 as a Community Educator, policy advocate, and support group facilitator. Conrad is a three-time dementia caregiver for a family member.
Program Description:
With dementia diagnoses on the rise, especially for the aging Baby Boom generation, we all have increased risk of developing symptoms and increased likelihood to encounter people with dementia in our daily lives. Therefore, if we all knew a little bit about dementia we might all be a little better able to advocate for our own cognitive health and support others in theirs. “DEMENTIA: What to Know, What to Do” explores some crucial high-level information to help us become oriented into the nature of this devastating, yet fascinating, disease. Topics include how to distinguish early signs of dementia from normal aging, the changes dementia brings, and an approach one might adopt if there are cognitive concerns for oneself or a loved one.
