# Event Details - **Event Name**: 15th Annual Alzheimer's Awareness Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-03:00) - **Event Description**: Learn from an exciting line-up of experts in dementia sharing essential, emerging, impactful information to build skills and support care.About this Event"Connected Through Care"Join us on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 for a full day conference featuring an exciting line-up of experts in dementia with impactful education for heatlhcare and community service providers, family and friend caregivers, persons living with dementia, and the general public. Attend in-person at the Credit Union Place in Summerside or join us virtually via Zoom.Throughout the day you will learn about topics like navigating relationships between families and healthcare providers; understanding ambiguous loss and grief in dementia; and risk reduction and brain health strategies for those diagnosed. You will also hear from a special guest who is living with young onset dementia and learn about updates on new behaviour support services and collaboration to improve access to support in PEI. See the agenda below for a full list of presentations, speakers, and biographies. *Please note - this may be subject to change periodically.Registration opens at 8:30am, presentations begin at 9:00am. Morning refreshments, and a hot buffet lunch will be provided for all in person attendees. All ticketholders will also receive a private link to the recording of all sessions on our YouTube channel in the days following the conference.You must buy a ticket in advance in order to reserve seats for the conference. The name on this reservation MUST match the name on your purchased ticket. Make sure you reserve your spot early or it may fill up!*Please note: there will be no in-person ticket refunds issued after Friday, September 4th.Untitled agenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMWelcome & Opening RemarksHost: Jaime Constable, CEO (ASPEI)🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AMImproving Early Alzheimer’s Disease Care in P.E.I Host: Sylvain Baril, Lead, Patient Access & External relationsInfo: Learn more about the importance of early diagnosis, the approval of Leqembi in Canada, which is a disease modifying therapy for MCI (Alzheimer’s type) and early Alzheimer’s disease. This session will briefly explore the patient journey to treatment, and the next steps before public access in PEI.🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMKeynote - Strengthening Dementia Care Through CollaborationHost: Zelda Freitas, RSWInfo: This session examines how caregiver knowledge, lived experience, and support needs can be meaningfully integrated into person‑centred dementia care. Participants will explore practical strategies and collaborative tools that enhance communication, build trust, and strengthen partnerships between health‑care teams and family caregivers, ultimately improving care quality and wellbeing for people living with dementia.🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMRefreshment BreakInfo: Enjoy some coffee and refreshments.🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AMHearing from Clients: First Link EvaluationHost: DivineAsia Miller, Psy D. StudentInfo: This presentation will cover some early insights from surveys and interviews conducted with people living with dementia and caregivers who use ASPEI services.🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMKeynote - Ambiguous Loss, Grief and Bereavement in DementiaHost: Karen Truter, RN(EC) retired, MN, CHPCN, GNC Info: This presentation will delve into what it is like for persons living with dementia and also for their caregivers and family members. It will explore strategies for coping with the stresses that dementia brings, as well as suggestions for networking and resources that could be available.🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch & NetworkingInfo: Enjoy a lunch buffet and desserts for an afternoon pick me up.🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:40 PMLived Experience Panel: Living with Young Onset DementiaHost: Richard JamiesonInfo: Learn more about what it is like to live with young-onset dementia from first-hand experience🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:20 PMEnhancing Behaviour Support: New Resources & System CollaborationHost: Karen Nabuurs, OT (Dementia Specialty Team)🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:30 PMAfternoon Break🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:25 PMDementia Risk Reduction & Brain Health Preservation after DiagnosisHost: Leeanne YeoInfo: Includes a spotlight on nutrition, an interactive engagement kit experience, and special guest appearance from a local therapy dog.🕑: 03:25 PM - 03:30 PMClosing Remarks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/summerside/15th-annual-alzheimers-awareness-conference/100001994596747565 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-17T11:30:00Z - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: Credit Union Place - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.57, max: 86.41, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Summerside - **state**: PE - **country**: Canada - **location**: Credit Union Place - **lat**: 46.3981555 - **long**: -63.80031409999999 - **full address**: Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame St, Summerside, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 15th Annual Alzheimer's Awareness Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/dce6ef086ed4c56b503a0ac14b4392da1e65fc359efe711619dd2e088d2e4055-rimg-w1200-h600-dc182898-gmir.jpg?v=1786339990 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 15th Annual Alzheimer's Awareness Conference being held? - **A:** 15th Annual Alzheimer's Awareness Conference takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame St, Summerside, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing 15th Annual Alzheimer's Awareness Conference? - **A:** 15th Annual Alzheimer's Awareness Conference is organized by Alzheimer Society of PEI. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 15th Annual Alzheimer's Awareness Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Summerside, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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