2017 Houston Caregiver Conference Hosted by Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter wants to invite the Greater Houston community to attend the annual Caregiver Conference on June 24. This educational conference provides caregivers with the latest information on topics related to caring for someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia. The conference will deliver presentations designed to build on caregiver skills, boost confidence, and help reduce caregiver stress. We will have a special presentation on the Validation Method developed by Naomi Feil, The Validation Method is a holistic therapy for treating Alzheimer’s disease. It focuses on empathy and provides a means for Alzheimer’s patients to communicate. Participants will make breakout sessions choices at check in. Early registration starts at 8:00 AM.

Keynote address will be delivered by Stephen Klotz a Validation Training Institute Master Trainer. Klotz began studies of the Validation Method with its creator, Naomi Feil in 1999. In 2009, he was certified by the Validation Training Institute as a Validation Master. The Validation Method is both a technique and a philosophy that employs listening with empathy and asking questions that help the person with memory loss fully express their concerns and frustrations. These conversations reduce anxiety and often lead to resolution of worries and a willingness to enjoy interactions with others. Numerous studies have shown that validation reduces stress for caregivers while enhancing dignity and happiness for those who are validated.