Discover how to navigate the challenges of caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease using the research-backed methods of the StrongerMemory program.

Designed for those facing mild cognitive challenges or an early diagnosis of dementia, this program offers simple daily activities to engage working memory and stimulate brain activity in the prefrontal cortex. These methods have been shown to help stabilize or improve cognitive functions.

This session will provide caregivers with practical strategies to manage late-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms such as agitation, delusions, and sleep disturbances. Attendees will also learn techniques to enhance communication with loved ones and reduce caregiver stress.

Key Takeaways

  • Insights into the StrongerMemory program’s research-based strategies.

  • Simple, daily activities to engage cognitive function.

  • Techniques to manage Alzheimer’s symptoms and improve communication.

Meet the Hosts

  • Marvell Adams Jr.

    Marvell Adams Jr.Marvell Adams Jr., CEO, Caregiver Action Network, is a highly skilled and passionate careerist, advocate, educator, and leader with a lifelong commitment of service to older adults, marginalized communities, and humankind. Marvell is also the Founder & CEO of W Lawson, a company committed to creating communities of inclusion and belonging for older adults and all they love. In carrying out its mission, W Lawson establishes synergies between the wants and needs of older adults seeking supportive community living with those of historically marginalized groups seeking an inclusive environment. In furtherance of this mission, Marvell is the Creator & Facilitator of the Longevity + Inclusion Alliance Fellows Program.

    In recognition of his work in equity, Marvell was named as an Eisner Prize Fellow in 2023, one of only a handful of individuals honored in this inaugural cohort founded by the Eisner Foundation. Marvell serves as Board Treasurer for The Green House Project/Pioneer Network, Surveyor for CARF International and Chair of Communities of Inclusion & Belonging, Inc.

  • Jessica Fredericksen 

    Jessica FredericksenJessica is the Director of Brain Health, Goodwin Living, and StrongerMemory Facilitator. Since joining Goodwin Living over three years ago, in additional to leading brain training and programmatic efforts within the organization, she has led the introduction and integration of the StrongerMemory brain health program with nearly 200 organizational partners impacting over 25,000 people across the United States.

    Jessica holds a Masters of Social Work with a Gerontology concentration from Washington University in St. Louis. Jessica also served in management and organizational support roles in the assisted living field. Jessica uses her talents and passion to help educate and innovate in the area of brain health and dementia support. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Trainer.

  • Rob Liebreich

    Rob Liebreich is the CEO and President of Goodwin Living, a faith based non profit which supports over 3000 older adults in the Northern Virginia and Washington DC area. He earned his degree in business from Georgetown University, and his MBA from Johns Hopkins University with a focus on senior care and housing. He is also a Certified Dementia practitioner.

Made possible with support from Lundbeck and Otsuka.

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