BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.naskho.com///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261029T072400UTC-78001HkUee@https://www.naskho.com/ DTSTAMP:20261029T072400Z DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nDEMENTIA: UNDERSTANDING\, PREVENTING & CARING\nJoin u s for a two-day conference dedicated to one of the most pressing health an d care challenges of our time.\nThe growing number of people living with d ementia is a cause for increasing concern worldwide\, including in Curaçao and across the Caribbean. Dementia affects not only the person diagnosed but also has a profound impact on families\, caregivers\, healthcare profe ssionals\, and society as a whole.\nAt the same time\, advances in researc h and clinical practice are providing new insights into the different type s and causes of dementia\, as well as risk reduction and prevention\, trea tment\, and care. \nThis conference brings together medical professionals\ , healthcare workers\, caregivers\, policymakers\, and other stakeholders to share knowledge and explore how we can better respond to the challenges of dementia in our Caribbean community.\nWhat can we do to reduce the ris k of dementia? How can dementia and its symptoms be treated and managed? A nd how can we better support families and caregivers facing the increasing demands of caring for a loved one with dementia?\nThese and other importa nt questions will be addressed during this two-day conference. \nBe part o f this important exchange of knowledge and experiences as we work together toward better dementia prevention\, treatment\, care\, and support in Cur açao and the wider Caribbean.\n[toggle open='true' title='October 30\, 202 6 - Session 1'] \n\n\n\nFrom - To\nSubject\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n18:30-19:00\n Registration session 1\n \n\n\n19:00-19:05 \nOpening & welcome \nRob de La nnoy / Judella DaalCuraçao \n\n\n19:05-19:30 \n\nA Region in Transition. D ementia in Latin America and the Caribbean.Epidemiology\, challenges and t he future of care.\n\nRemo Kock Aruba\n\n\n19:30-20:15 \n\nThe Role of the Dementia Case Manager:Expert\, Care-Chain Coordinator and Ambassador.The Building Blocks of the Training Programme in Sint Maarten and BES Islands \n\nSaskia Danen-de Vries The Netherlands\n\n\n20:15-20:30 \nCoffee Break \n \n\n\n20:30-20:55\nYou've Got Dementia. We’ve got you: Het effect en de kracht van dagopvang voor mensen met dementie en de ondersteuning van man telzorgers\nViolet Godet-Todman Aruba\n\n\n20:55-21:20\n\nDementia Case Ma nagement in the Caribbean. Lessons Learned. Opportunities for Curaçao\, Ar uba and Bonaire\n\nMarieke Dooremalen The Netherlands\n\n\n21:20-22:05\n\n New Insights into the Development of Neurodegenerative Changes. The onset and development of neurodegenerative disorders.What we currently know abou t the proteins that accumulate in the brain in these disorders.The main kn own risk and genetic factors.\n\nJort Vijverberg The Netherlands\n\n\n22:0 5\n\nClosure\n\n \n\n\n\n[/toggle]\n[toggle open='true' title='October 31\ , 2026 - Session 2'] \n\n\n\nFrom - To\nSubject\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30-9 :00 \n\nRegistration session 2\n \n\n\n9:00-9:45 \n\nIt Did Not Start with Forgetfulness.Why we so often recognize one of the most profound Forms of Dementia too late\n\nNienke Smits Aruba \n\n\n9:45-10:10\n\nIt Takes an I sland.Building a Dementia-Friendly Island Together\n\nViolet Gumbs Sint Eu statius \n\n\n10:10-10:40 \nCoffee break\n \n\n\n10:40-11:05\n\nDementia i n Barbados Beyond Awareness to Action\n\nAsha JonesBarbados\n\n\n11:05-11: 30\n\nEmpowering FamiliesEducation and support enhance the quality of life of people with dementia and their family caregivers\n\nChanerika Hellemen t Curaçao\n\n\n11:30-11:55\n\nRecognizing the SignsHow Sint Eustatius Uses the Film ‘Ten Signs of Dementia’ to Strengthen Dementia Awareness and Ear ly Detection\n\nLucienne Papa Sint Eustatius\n\n\n12:00-13:00\nLunch break \n \n\n\n\n[/toggle]\n[toggle open='true' title='October 31\, 2026 - Sessi on 3'] \n\n\n\nFrom - To\nSubject\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n13:00-13:15 \nRegistra tion session 3\n \n\n\n13:15-13:40\n\nProspects in Diagnosis and Treatment  of Neurodegenerative Disorders.Prospects in the Development of Neurodegen erative Changes The latest biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and other fo rms of dementia. New treatments that have now been approved for Alzheimer’ s disease. The latest scientific developments in the treatment of neurodeg enerative disorders.\n\nJort VijverbergThe Netherlands\n\n\n13:40-14:05\n \nLife Does Not Stop at the Diagnosis.Good Support at Home Makes a Differe nce for People with Dementia and Their Loved Ones\n\nNienke Smits Aruba \n \n\n14:05-14:30 \n\nUnited Through Music: Music in Dementia Care.Where Wor ds Fade\, Music Continues to Connect\n\n\nMarjon Halmeyer-Roos and Jet Tho onenCuraçao\n\n\n\n14:30 - 14:55\n\nCliniClowns: The Power of WonderEffect s of CliniClown Encounters in Dementia Care\n\n\nJet Thoonen and Marly Bov e-EvertsenCuraçao\n\n\n\n14:55 - 15:20\n\nFrom Care to Legal ProtectionThe Path to Guardianship: Collaborating with Family Caregivers\, Healthcare P rofessionals and the Court\n\n\nRemo Kock Aruba\n\n\n\n15:20 - 15:45\n\nBe yond the Diagnosis: Reimagining Dementia Care in the Caribbean\n\n\nAsha J ones Barbados\n\n\n\n15:45 - 16:00\nClosure\n \n\n\n\n[/toggle]\nEARLY RE GISTRATION OFFER\nRegister by August 19 and receive 10% OFF your conferenc e registration fee! Don’t miss this special offer — secure your spot and t ake advantage of the early registration discount.\nPayment must be submitt ed at the time of registration. Please note that all unpaid registrations will be automatically cancelled after August 19.\nRegistration Fee:\n\nGen eral Practitioner\, Medical Doctor & other $ 250\nNurses and Paramedics $ 115\n\nLearning goals: * What are the main causes of several forms of deme ntia. * How can we prevent or minimize progression * What scientifici ther apies are available\nTarget Audience:* General Practitioners * Specialists * Nurses\n     \nCAN A26.0025:     \n\n30 oktober 2026: 3 points\n31 okto ber 2026: Morning session 2 points\n31 oktober 2026: Afternoon session 3 p oints\n\nGAIA for GP's A26.0025:\n\n30 oktober 2026: 3 points\n31 oktober 2026: Morning session 2 points\n31 oktober 2026: Afternoon session 3 point s\n\n \n \n \n \n  https://www.naskho.com/index.php/events/event/11-dement ia-now-and-in-the-future DTSTART:20261030T080000Z DTEND:20261031T160000Z LOCATION:COURTYARD by MARRIOTT CURACAO (Pater Euwensweg 11\, Curacao ) SUMMARY:Dementia: Now and in the Future URL:https://www.naskho.com/index.php/events/event/11-dementia-now-and-in-th e-future END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR