FALL
CONFERENCE
2024
CONFERENCE
2024
Alleviating Isolation in Older Adults: Strategies for Tackling the
Loneliness Epidemic
Monday, October 28, 2024
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Bloomington Civic Plaza
1800 West Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington, MN 55431-3027
LUNCH ACTIVITY
Tackling Loneliness Through
Dance, Music, and Research
Location: Council Chambers
Times: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Duration: Open door policy – join anytime!
Facilitator: Kairos Alive!
What to Expect…
A fun guided experience into the arts and health connection.
Register Here
Conference Speakers
Dr. Nathan Spreng // Addressing the PROBLEM
Brain Science: Understanding the Impact Loneliness on the Brain
Dr. Spreng will set the stage for the day focusing on how loneliness and isolation on the brain can negatively impact attention, memory and social cognition. He will share a snapshot of his research at The Neuro on how the experience of loneliness impacts brain health.
Dr. Robyn Birkeland // Addressing the IMPACT
Health Outcomes of Loneliness for Caregivers and Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments
Dr. Birkeland will focus on the impact of loneliness as it relates to caregivers and the community as a whole. She will highlight the physical, mental and emotional impacts of social isolation. Dr. Birkeland will also share results from the Home Alone study (“Home Alone: Developing a Home-Based Intervention for People with Cognitive Impairment Who Live Alone”) and her experience with how loneliness impacts older adults and caregiver health outcomes.
Annie Tabat // Addressing the SOLUTIONS
Ripple Effect of Community Action: The Story of the “Cookie Lady”
Anniee will share her experience as “The Cookie Lady”. She will speak to her observations on the importance of community connection and how she took action to make a difference. After Anne shares her story, she will share tips on how attendees can get involved in their own communities and provide tips to combat isolation as a community member.
Brenna M. Galvin // Addressing the NEXT STEPS
Life Care Planning: How to Plan and Pay for Care
The MAB team will address practical legal considerations for individuals that are living alone and diagnosed with a cognitive impairment. This session will include a practical checklist for attendees that will cover: must have legal documents, how to avoid incapacity, and setting care planning expectations. MAB will also introduce a holistic approach to “Life Care Planning” – the focus is on planning, protecting assets and paying for care.
Recap of Spring Conference 2023
Planning for the Life & Death You Deserve
Maser, Amundson & Boggio would like to thank all of the sponsors, speakers, staff and attendees that participated in our 2023 Spring Conference.
It was a rather comfortable day discussing an uncomfortable topic – death. To see a room full of people interested and committed to making ending well the standard for living well was inspiring to say the least. A special thank you to our incredible speakers and panelists and also the sponsors who made this conference available to all at no cost.