You don’t have to figure out how to do this all by yourself! Join Lynden Legacy Foundation in conjunction with The Alzheimer's Association of Utah, Jewish Family Service, Utah Geriatric Education Consortium and other experts for the latest in caregiving, management and life design strategies for those with dementia illnesses. Connect with resources available in Utah and form supportive alliances.

What to expect: The 2022 Lynden Legacy Foundation Inagural Caregivers Conference is specifically designed to help you connect with other caregivers and family members who are supporting those with dementia illnesses. Interactive discussion, self-care suggestions, presentations from local experts, up-to-date resources and uplifting messages are interspersed into each day’s schedules.

You’ll get to experience:

• Keynote Speaker: Dr Kara Dassel (Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program at the U of U) Embracing the Present and Planning for the Future

• General Session: Dr Charles S Fehlauer (Physician Auberge Memory Care) Medical Perspective of Alzheimer’s

• Rosemary Quatraile (Older Care Adult management at Jewish Family Services) and Emily Christensen Music and the Brain

• Ronnie Daniel (Alzheimer’s Association of Utah) Living with Alzheimers; Early, Middle and Late Stages

• Katie Cheesman (The Listening Ear Project) Capturing Life and Memories

• Dawn McFarland (50 Films) Makeup, Hair and Grooming for Loved Ones

• Marty Harger (doTERRA Essential Oils)and the Self-Care Suite team share AromaTouch hand massages, gentle movement and breathwork practices, relaxation techniques and other easy ways to care for yourSELF

• Entertainment by The Gleeful Choir led by Emily Christensen

• Performance by The WalkOns: Portrait of a Caregiver

• Panel discussion opportunity connecting you with other experienced caregivers

• Light breakfast and lunch included

• SWAG bag of goodies just for you

• New alliances, friendships and support

• Dedication of Lynette’s Garden (Friday only)

• Raffle; gift baskets, vouchers for respite care, and so much more!

Conference Location and Times

Altaview Hospital – Blanch Family Education Center

9660 S 1300 E, Sandy, UT 84094

Registration opens at 8:00 am each day. Event runs from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm both Friday and Saturday

Daily Registration Price: $20.00 per person, per day

The Caregiver’s Conference takes place over two days. There is a separate ticket for each day priced at $20 per ticket with a limited number of daily tickets available. Each day offers different opportunities for learning and connecting. Register today for one or both days to save your place and get the most out of this wonderful opportunity to be supported!

All proceeds go to Lynden Legacy Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to support caregivers, build a bridge between families and much needed resources available in dementia care. For more information about the mission and vision go to Lynden Legacy Foundation

Details about event parking, schedule and other instructions will be sent to the email you use when registering for the Conference.

Questions? Please contact Katie Blanch at (801)230-8902