Intergenerational Connections: Respite, Renewal, and Resources for Dementia Family Caregivers

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia? YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Where: Neighborhood House 1050 W 500 S, SLC, UT 84104

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Presenter Bio’s

Deb Hall - Adult Day Services

Debbie Hall is a long-time leader in the non-profit arena. She is the Director of the Neighborhood House Adult Day program as well as the Co-founder and Executive Director of her own non-profit for seniors. She is a goal oriented leader with a diverse background and over 20 years experience leading community programs and initiatives. She has a passion for working with seniors and other underserved and marginalized populations.

Her formal education includes Business Administration, Gerontology, Hospice and Palliative Care, and Legal Studies. She currently serves on the Utah Commission on Aging, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Coordinating Council and the advisory board for Living and Aging with Pride.

Debbie enjoys kayaking, biking, yoga traveling, BLM camping and all things outdoors. She incorporates these things into her programming to encourage seniors to move their bodies and socialize with others, to combat loneliness and social isolation. She loves time with her children and grandchildren and spends as much time as possible having adventures with her family.

Director of Lynden Legacy, Katie Blanch - Healing Breathwork

Katie’s education in Alzheimer’s and Dementia related illness comes from participating in care for her mother Lynette K Blanch. Katie has a health and wellness background; RYT-200 hours yoga certified, STOTT pilates, TRX and has worked in fitness, wellness and healthcare for a combined 20 years. She holds an undergraduate degree from BYU and more recently completed her Masters of Business Administration at the University of Utah (2021).

Katie began the event that led to the Lynden Legacy Foundation’s inception in 2015. The original Lynden Legacy Midway Turkey Trot 5k was started as a 10k in 2002 with just friends and family. The events, and the Foundation have grown to include the Lynden Legacy Pumpkin Patch at Summerhouse Farms. Both events are held in the beautiful Heber Valley, UT; 100% of the proceeds go to Lynden Legacy Foundation. Katie hopes to be able to help others finding themselves in a supporting role caring for loved ones with dementia. She continues to love living by raising her 4 kids, skiing, hiking, climbing and riding motorcycles.

Raven Albertson - Alzheimer’s Association

Raven is the program Directory for the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, an adjunct professor of health and wellness and is a certified health education specialist. She has degrees in community health, mass communications and a minor in social innovation. She is passionate about reaching underserved populations and increasing health and equity. She also serves asa long-distance caregiver for her beloved sister, Tara and is passionate about empowering other to improve their quality of life.

Emily Christensen

Bio to come…

Kristy Russell

Bio to come…