Specialized Aging Support: Dementia Care for People Living With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) at High Risk of and Living With Dementia.
December 9 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the ACL-funded National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) for their upcoming webinar, Specialized Aging Support: Dementia Care for People Living With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) at High Risk of and Living With Dementia.
People living with I/DD face barriers to accessing quality services that support their ability to remain in their communities. As they age, their needs often become more significant — especially if they experience Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias (ADRD). As individuals with Down syndrome and other I/DD diagnoses face everyday challenges associated with the onset of ADRD (which they do at a staggering rate), they also struggle with providers and caregivers who may not know what supports will be needed in the future — or how to access them.
Through its Specialized Aging Support program, the Arc Jacksonville launched services in support of its community, including an interactive day center for those living with and at high risk of dementia, caregiver support and education, and trainings focused on I/DD and dementia. This program has established a more dementia-capable workforce that is equipped for this next phase of life for many individuals living with I/DD.
Presenters
- Abbey Such, OTR/L, Director of the Adult Day Programs, The Arc Jacksonville
- Eunice Howard, Receptionist and Accounts Payable, The Arc Jacksonville, and family member of Specialized Aging Support program participant
NADRC webinars are free of charge and open to the public, although pre-registration is required. Webinars are recorded and made available on the NADRC website for future viewing. Closed captioning is available during the webinar and will be included in the recording.
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