This Thursday you can learn better ways to care for our kupuna at the County of Maui’s 12th Annual Family Caregivers Conference. The conference will feature two guest speakers, Dr. Laura Mosqueda and Dr. Robert Romasco. Topics covered include types of dementia, commonly used medications, health care and more. The fee includes exhibits, workshops, door prizes, continental breakfast and lunch, as well as conference materials and activities. Scholarships are available from the Maui County Office on Aging and from Alu Like for Native Hawaiians. Contact the office of Aging for transportation services from Central Maui to the Makena Beach and Golf Resort. $15 seniors, caregivers and students/ $25 for professionals. 8:30am-4pm. Makena Beach and Golf Resort (5400 Makena Alanui); 808-270-7755; co.maui.hi.us/departments/housing/aging.htm

-Marina Satoafaiga (@sandtothecity)

Photo of Dr. Laura Mosqueda courtesy of the County of Maui