The Alzheimer’s Association of the Mid-South is proud to present the 2011 Caregiver’s Conference to be held on Thursday, May 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agricenter International  at 7777 Walnut Grove.

This day long conference, made possible from generous funding from the Aging Commission of the Mid-South, is created specifically for those who are responsible for caring for a compromised family loved one who is suffering from dementia. The theme of this year’s conference is "Survivor… Prevail, Persist and Persevere."

Seminars include “To Drive Or Not To Drive," "Legal Issues”, “Enriching Your Life Through Their Memories,” “Drumming for Caregiver Stress Relief” and more. A vendor fair packed with educational information as well as giveaways is sure to please conference participants.

A free lunch will be offered and participants will also enjoy a non alcohol tropical drink from the Tiki Bar. 

The entire day is free including free parking.

Government officials are warning that floodwaters could top the levees throughout the Mid-South in the coming days.

“At 34 feet, water begins to top riverbanks,” said a Shelby County Office of Preparedness spokesman in a written statement. “Weather service forecasters predict a flood stage of possibly 45 feet which could threaten levees.”