The 17th Annual Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico Chapter Caregiver Conference
Breaking Down Barriers: Exploring Challenges in Caregiving
Dementia caregiving comes with many challenges; barriers to support, access and health equity should not be among them. This conference is the preeminent event covering the broad spectrum of issues surrounding dementia caregiving for both professional and family caregivers. You’ll be introduced to a wealth of helpful, practical information designed to improve the caregiving experience, and help you navigate past the barriers you may be facing.
Please note that this year our conference will be a virtual event, due to the pandemic.
Saturday, November 6th, 9am – 3pm.
Separate tracks provided for Professional Caregivers and Family Caregivers.
Register Below
You can also call us at (505) 266-4473.
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®.
The New Mexico Chapter provides statewide support, fundraising and advocacy on behalf of the 43,000 New Mexicans with Alzheimer’s disease and their 85,000 unpaid family caregivers. Visit our website: www.alz.org/newmexico.
Our 24/7 Helpline is available anytime, day or night: 1 (800) 272-3900.
Tim Sheahan 
Joseph P. Sánchez, PhD, MBA 
Carl Hill, PhD, MBA ● Family: Common Legal Issues for Senior Citizens
Natalie Myers ● Family: The Benefits Connection Center (BCC)
Genny Espinosa ● Professional: Social Isolation & Its Effects
Gary Williams ● Professional: Healthy Brain Initiative: Road Map For Indian Country
Edie Yau 
Tommy Hernandez ● Family: Medicare Health Coverage Options
Carmen Good ● Family: Effective Communication Strategies
Kathleen DiMasi ● Professional: Grief and Loss for Caregivers;
Rick Vinnay, LCSW ● Professional: The Healthy Brain Initiative: Advancing Alzheimer's Through Public Health
John Shean 
Dr. Michael D. Devous, Sr. ● Family: How to Increase Medication Adherence
Jessica Giguere 
Alison Weldon ● Family: Adult Day Program/Care - How this service can benefit you and your loved one
Jessica Lager 
Risa Vallano ● Professional: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors:
Ron Lucchino PhD ● Professional: Aducanumab (and its followers): therapeutic innovations with major caveats
Dr. John Adair 
Cindy S. Brown, LBSW, CDP My name is Alison Weldon and I am a pharmacist with MedMinder Pharmacy. I have been a pharmacist for 15 years, and with MedMinder Pharmacy for 4 years. Patient care is one of my passions, and I am happy that patient care is also a top priority with MedMinder! Building relationships with patients and caregivers is a large part of what leads to successful healthcare management. As the Manager of Patient Retention, we are proud to have entire department focusing on patient/caregiver relations. My team and I are looking forward to helping you and your loved ones live healthier lives with MedMinder.
