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Las Vegas-Area Residents Invited to Free Alzheimer’s Educational Conference on April 15th Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
February 9, 2026– The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for Las Vegas-area residents on Wednesday, April 15 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PT at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Las Vegas (3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas). The free conference is open to everyone and will allow participants to learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, and caregiving. Register by visiting www.alzfdn.org/tour. Advance registration is highly recommended.
“Knowledge is a useful and powerful tool that can help make any situation easier to navigate, especially something as challenging as caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “Connecting families with useful, practical information and support that can help them now and be better prepared for the future is what this conference is all about. Whether Alzheimer’s is affecting your family, you are a caregiver or just want to learn more about brain health, we invite you to join us on April 15.”
Sessions during the AFA conference will include:
Neuropsychiatric Syndromes in Alzheimer’s Disease– People living with Alzheimer’s disease often experience changes in mood, behavior, and personality that can be just as challenging as memory loss. Dr. Dylan Wint will explain the behavioral and emotional symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. He will help attendees understand why these symptoms occur, how they may change over time, and what caregivers and families can do to respond more effectively. He will also discuss practical strategies to help manage these behaviors and improve quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
Dr. Wint is Medical Director, Camille and Larry Ruvo Chair for Brain Health, Director of Education, and Las Vegas Legacy Chair for Neuroscience Education with the Cleveland Clinic Nevada.
Confident Caregiving: Understanding and Managing Dementia Behaviors – Caring for someone with dementia can be a difficult task, especially when behaviors like agitation, wandering, or sundowning occur. These behaviors can be stressful and confusing for caregivers. Dr. Lucille Carriere will help caregivers understand what triggers these behaviors and how to respond in ways that are calm, confident, and compassionate. Attendees will learn easy-to-use strategies to reduce stress, manage difficult moments, and create a more peaceful environment. This session offers real-world guidance, reassurance, and support to help caregivers feel more confident and less alone in their caregiving journey.
Dr. Carriere is a Clinical Health Psychologist and Section Head for Behavioral Health Services, and Angie Ruvo Endowed Caregiving Chair, at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
The Lighter Side of Strong: Two Voices, One Dementia Journey – Nancy Nelson and Katurah “Kat” Hartley, the co-founders of dangle & dot will share their unique experiences — one as a person living with dementia and one as a long-time caregiver — to help attendees understand both sides of the journey. They will share their experiences, blending resilience, humor, and hope, showing how people can live well despite dementia. They will provide insights into various aspects of living with and caring for someone with dementia, told from two deeply personal viewpoints. They will offer strategies and encouragement for other families going through this same journey.
Nancy Nelson was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2013 and re-diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2017. She is an author, advocate, research participant, and speaker who uses poetry and storytelling to illuminate her lived experience with dementia.
Kat Hartley is a pharmacist, brain health consultant, speaker, and lifelong care partner. She has devoted her career to dementia research, healthy brain living, and caregiving — supporting loved ones with dementia while helping others prepare for and navigate the journey.
Her life has been deeply shaped by Alzheimer’s disease, having lost eight family members to various forms of dementia. Kat champions healthy lifestyle practices, mindfulness meditation, and community connection while also serving as a full-time family care partner for her special needs brother.
Together, Nancy and Kat co-founded dangle & dot, social enterprise that seeks to change how the world sees dementia by sharing real, lived experience from both sides of the journey.
For more information or to register for the free April 15 conference in Las Vegas, visit www.alzfdn.org/tour. Those who cannot participate in the conference or have immediate questions about Alzheimer’s disease can connect with licensed social workers seven days a week through AFA’s Helpline by calling 866-232-8484, texting 646-586-5283, or web chatting at www.alzfdn.org by clicking the blue and white chat icon in the right-hand corner of the page The web chat and text message features are available in more than 90 languages.
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About Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA)
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide and to fund research for better treatment and a cure. Its services include a National Toll-Free Helpline (866-232-8484) staffed entirely by licensed social workers, caregiver support groups, educational programs and publications for caregivers, dementia-care training for healthcare professionals, the National Memory Screening Program, and more. For more information about AFA, call 866-232-8484, visit www.alzfdn.org, or connect with us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or LinkedIn. AFA holds Charity Navigator’s top 4-star rating.