MJ Grant

Keynote Presenter

Caregiver of a Deaf Mother with Dementia

National Dementia Awareness Advocate

MJ brings her unique perspective as a professional interpreter, a caregiver, and a passionate advocate. She aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive age-friendly ASL environment for Deaf individuals, using her voice to advocate for significant reforms and enhanced support systems for caregivers. Her commitment to community, connection, and collective healing drives her ongoing efforts to ensure that families are better equipped to manage both ASL accessibility and age-friendly care.

Dr. Jaime Wilson

Evidence-Based Research Presenter

Neuropsychologist, Therapist, & Author

Dr. Wilson is a prescribing medical psychologist, board-certified neuropsychologist, and rehabilitation psychologist in full-time private practice inside and outside Washington State. He holds privileges at several area hospitals and has worked extensively with physicians, other healthcare providers, and forensic experts, providing neuropsychological evaluations across the U.S. The field of neuropsychology is dedicated to learning about and diagnosing conditions related to the brain and nervous system. Dr. Wilson is the author of “Preserving the Etchings of the Mind: Aging, Dementia, and Hearing Loss.”)