Dementia education specialist Teepa Snow will present a two-day conference for caregivers and community helalth providers July 2 and 3 at the Quality Inn Salem.

Sponsored by the LOA Area Agency on Aging, along with the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley and the Alzheimer's Association, the conference is designed for learning new ways to successfully interact with people who have dementia, dealing with difficult behaviors and gaining understanding about the latest research and treatments for the disease.

Snow is an occupational therapist who also teaches/practices at Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill. She's a nationally known expert in the field of geriatrics and dementia care.

To register for the conference, fill out this form. Cost is $25 for one day or $35 for both.
For more information call the LOA at 345-0451.