The Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia will be hosting its 20th annual conference next week, October 19-20th at the Harbourview Holiday Inn In Dartmouth, NS.It will be two days of updates and information on the latest research, adult day programs, challenging behaviours,  adults at risk and more. 

One session not to miss is John O’Keefe, senior social worker from Northwood, who will be speaking on intimacy and dementia:

“The need for intimacy and human closeness does not disappear with cognitive decline. The challenges to
have ones’ intimacy needs met within this context are many and varied. From privacy to competency issues, to staff and family attitudes; caregivers are confronted with many challenges to providing an environment which supports
and promotes the appropriate expression of intimacy.”

You can see the full conference program here. There will also be a free public discussion the evening of the 19th of October. Details on this can be found here.