Every day at the Penn Memory Center, we hear caregivers describe the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges they face tending to their loved ones. We’re here to help.
Through the Empowering Caregivers series, caregivers will have access to area experts who will present on a variety of intensive topics from symptom management to end-of-life care.
Upcoming 2024 Series Schedule
“Unlocking the Power of Reminiscing with Audivi Memory Banks,” with Kristin Nelson
Friday, May 3, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Individuals with memory loss often maintain strong long-term memories even as their short-term memory fails. Enjoying these long-term memories (ie, reminiscing) offers a multitude of benefits to both the caregiver and individual. Join our webinar to:
- Learn how reminiscing boosts mood, reduces depressive symptoms, promotes physical health, & improves cognitive function.
- Discover how Audivi Memory Banks helps families engage in reminiscing.
- Practice using Audivi’s app and saving memories.
- Understand effective strategies & practical tips to make the most of your reminiscence activities.
Registrants receive free iOS download of Audivi’s app. Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Download app ahead of time to make the most of this interactive session.
Kristin Nelson is Founder/CEO of Audivi Memory Banks. Audivi was inspired by Kristin’s experience as a caregiver for her mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Kristin has been certified as a dementia care practitioner and as a UCLA Memory Master Trainer. Prior to Audivi, Kristin served for over 20 years on the senior leadership team of Partners In Health, an international nonprofit public health organization, based in Boston Massachusetts.
Watch Talks from Past Series
Clearing the air on medications used to manage dementia symptoms (Dr. Lisa Walke)
Bringing care into the home: tips and considerations when choosing home care help (Liz Dunleavy of Kith Elder Care)
Making the Move to a Residential Care Community (Lorri Bernstein and Mindy Mozenter, Senior Living Specialists Philly)
Dementia and driving (Susie Touchinsky)
Resisting bathing: Common triggers and practice strategies (Rachel Wiley)
A conversation with a genetic counselor: Is the dementia in my family genetic? (Laynie Dratch)
Dementia and Sexual Expression (Regina Koepp)
The Legal Perspective: Practical Insights for Patients and Families About Decision-Making and Advance Planning (Valerie L. Snow, Esq.)
Coping with Caregiver Stress during COVID (Barry Jacobs, PsyD)
Elder Care Issues and the Law (Bryan J. Adler Esq. — Rothkoff Law Group)
TimeSlips Engagement Parties: How to joyfully invite friends and family into creative engagement with older adults (Andrew Morton — TimeSlips)
Managing Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia (Rachel Wiley, OT — Day by Day Home Therapy)
Meaningful Activities to Engage Your Loved One (Rachel Wiley, OT — Day by Day Home Therapy)
When, Why, and How to Move to a Memory Care Facility (Sharon Buckmaster, PhD — Future Works Consulting, LLC)
Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, and Other Activities of Daily Living (Rachel Wiley, OT — Day by Day Home Therapy)
Elder Care Issues and the Law (Jerry Rothkoff, Esq. — Rothkoff Elder Care)