A Brain Health Conference for the Community
You’re all invited to the three-day Brain Health Conference in New Town from August 12th to 14th at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge. Elbowoods Memorial Health Center’s Healthy Brain Initiative Team chose a lineup of people who can add to the collective wisdom of what we know about dementia, traumatic brain injuries, addiction, brain disease prevention tips, healing, and caregiving. This event is funded by the Healthy Brain Initiative grant. It is open to everyone and all ages are welcome.
August 12
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: 4 Bears Casino and Lodge – Ballroom
August 13
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Where: 4 Bears Casino and Lodge – The Edge
August 14
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Where: 4 Bears Casino and Lodge - The Edge
Attendees are welcome to register for one day, two days, or all three days using the link or QR code on the flyer, if able. https://forms.gle/BMWPfLp2fU7NudR76
Topics Explored
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Discussion facilitated by the founder of Doing Dementia, Casey Venturini: “Finding Pesa Sooname: A Story of Identity, Community, and Dementia”
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“An Overview of Acquired Brain Injury” by Bill S. Rosen, MD
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“My Life: Before, After, and Everything In-Between” by North Dakota Brain Injury Network, Resource Facilitator, Beth Beckers
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“Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD): The Cultural Context in Native Communities” by Professor, Director of American Indian & Alaska Native Health Department of Community & Behavioral Health at Colorado School of Public Health, Spero Manson, PhD
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“Building Healthy Brain Habits” by North Dakota Alzheimer’s Association Program Director, Joan Danks
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“Honoring the Brain: Indigenous Knowledge, Data Sovereignty, and Community Pathways to Healing” by Vice Chair, Associate Professor of UND Indigenous Health Department, Melanie Nadeau, PhD, MPH
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“Supporting Caregivers” by Social Worker, Modarie Celo, MSW
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“Beyond Addiction Treatment Services” by Certified Peer Support Specialist, Jean Dukarski
You won’t want to miss the breakout sessions on August 13th, which will be led by the Diabetes Program, TAT Victims Services, Public Health, TAT Aging Services, and Native Connections. We hope you can all join us.