After the Diagnosis

An educational program for people newly diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment,

Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, and their families

About this Event

After the Diagnosis is a free, quarterly, in-person seminar providing a road map of information and resources to guide those impacted by dementia and their care partners. Light refreshments will be served mid-event. Convenient and handicap accessible parking available at the location. If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please call (507) 538-4048.

TOPICS INCLUDE

• Understanding your diagnosis
• Managing the disease
• Knowing your strengths
• Everyday ways to live well with dementia
• Opportunities to ask questions of the experts, connect with others, and visit with community organizations.

Agenda


🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Check-in, light lunch, and time at booths

🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:25 PM
Welcome

🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:00 PM
Life After a Diagnosis - A Good Life Roadmap

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM
Managing your Diagnosis– The Essentials

Info:

🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:05 PM
Refreshment Break

🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:50 PM
Community Highlights

🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
Participating in Research - an Overview of the ADRC

🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:05 PM
Breakout 1: Living with a New Diagnosis - Let's Talk About It

Info: This session is meant for those living with a recent diagnosis together to connect with one another.

🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:05 PM
BREAKOUT 2: Dementia Caregiving - Let’s Talk About it

Info: This session will provide practical strategies for family care partners who are, or will be, providing care and support to a loved one living with dementia.

🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:30 PM
In this Together - Reflections from the Real 'Experts'

Info: In 'In This Together' you will hear reflections from a care partner and a person living with dementia.

🕑: 04:30 PM
Adjourn

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