Public Health Action to Advance Early Detection of Dementia National Virtual Symposium
2022-10-25 13:00 - 2022-10-27 17:00 UTC
Join us for a 3-part national symposium featuring leaders in public health to discuss strategies to advance the early detection of dementia.

Register here

Gerontological Society of America 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting
2022-11-02 - 2022-11-06
Embracing Our Diversity. Enriching Our Discovery. Reimagining Aging.
Discover cutting-edge scientific advances in the field of aging at the Gerontological Society of America’s 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting from November 2-6 in Indianapolis, IN. The Annual Scientific Meeting offers an extensive amount of high-level scholarship, from a myriad of aging research disciplines, as well as opportunities for career development and networking. Nearly 4,000 researchers, clinicians, educators, and other professionals in the aging field will gather in Indianapolis to learn about and discuss the latest trends, research, and key issues.
Learn More: https://www.gsa2022.org

Next Steps in Assessment and Management After a Positive Cognitive Health Assessment
2022-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Please join the Dementia Care Aware initiative’s next Zoom webinar, “Next Steps in Assessment and Management After a Positive Cognitive Health Assessment” on December 13, 2022, from 12-1 p.m. Pacific Time. This is the fifth in a series of webinars hosted by Dementia Care Aware.

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware at the University of California, San Francisco, will speak about the next steps in assessment and management after a positive cognitive health assessment.
Participants of the live webinar are eligible to receive 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) and California Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) credit.
Please register for the webinar at: https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jrscjtp7SBewFWpyARjkJg
Dementia Care Aware (DCA) is a training and support program that empowers primary care teams to assess and improve access to dementia care and support services for both patients and families. We provide online training for an initial five-minute cognitive health assessment (CHA) and will offer additional trainings on important topics and resources for the next steps in evaluation and care planning with patients, all at no cost.
You may sign up to take the cognitive health assessment training (1.5 CME/CAMFT credit) at www.dementiacareaware.org.
Please note: training is open to all interested parties, but DCA is a California-based initiative and CME credit is only available to registered residents of California state.

Dementia Equity Programs in the Hispanic and LGBTQI+ Communities
2022-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
*Presented by National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center*
We invite you to join the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center on December 13, 2022 from 2-3 p.m. ET as we host the webinar, Dementia Equity Programs in the Hispanic and LGBTQI+ Communities. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
In this webinar, participants will learn about dementia programs that focus on serving the needs of the Hispanic and LGBTQI+ communities, which historically have not received equitable care and support.
Saul Juarez Aguilar will present information on various challenges to implementing new dementia initiatives in the Hispanic community and how collaboration continues to be an essential and powerful tool for promotion and sustainability. Understanding these challenges and efforts to serve the Hispanic community is essential as approximately 13% of Hispanics 65 or older have Alzheimer’s or another dementia, and 85% of Hispanics say it is essential for Alzheimer’s and dementia care providers to understand their ethnic or racial background and experiences, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Well-established health initiatives educate the Hispanic community about dementia; however, failing to adapt or understand the Hispanic culture could lead to increased health disparities among Hispanic community members living with dementia.
Sarah Bahnson will discuss some of the challenges experienced by LGBTQI+ people living with dementia and ways to improve services to this community and will present key features of the Visibility Matters program. Learning about these topics is important as LGBTQI+ people have a unique history that informs contemporary challenges and barriers to accessing aging care services, including dementia care. Whether deciding if it is safe to be safe to be known as part of the LGBTQI+ community in a memory care facility or to their in-home care provider, or needing additional protections with advanced directives, aging care providers benefit from learning more about this community to better support person-first methodologies.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 12-13-22 Dementia Equity Programs
Please note:

National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) webinars are free of charge and open to the public.
NADRC webinars are recorded and will be available for viewing at https://nadrc.acl.gov/.
Pre-registration is required to attend the live webinars.
Closed captioning is available during the live event and is included in the recording for all NADRC webinars.

If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org.

Social Isolation, Loneliness and Dementia | Brain Health Academy
2022-12-31
Link here – Available Free on Demand Until December 31, 2022!

First held September 14, 2022, this 1-hour Brain Health Academy training session facilitated by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s (UsA2) reviews tools to assess social activity and loneliness and provide intervention strategies to improve mental health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. Participants of the Brain Health Academy can earn continuing education credit (CE) offered through a partnership with the American Society on Aging (ASA).

CDC BOLD NOFO Released (CDC-RFA-DP23-0010)
2023-01-19 - 2023-03-23
BOLD Public Health Programs to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (CDC-RFA-DP23-0010)
The CDC announces the availability of funding for the BOLD Public Health Programs to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (CDC-RFA-DP23-0010) to fulfill the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act (P.L. 115-406).
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) intends to help build the public health infrastructure and increase capacity in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and dementia caregiving, emphasizing social determinants of health through 5-year awards. All NOFO activities are designed to improve the health of populations across the lifespan by employing data-driven strategies and aligning CDC’s Healthy Brain Initiative State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia: The 2018-2023 Map or Road Map for Indian Country framework.
View the CDC-RFA-DP23-0010 Notice of Funding Opportunity. The application deadline is 11:59 pm ET on March 23, 2023.

Age-Related Cognition Changes: Early Detection and Intervention
2023-01-19 09:15 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
This Faith Community Nurses Network (FCNN) Symposium is geared toward a faith community nurse audience. Individuals outside the core audience are welcome, but space may be limited on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Thursday, January 19 from 9:15 am to 1:00 pm (Central Time) via Zoom

The prevalence of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, is rising as the older population grows. Early detection has become a national priority, with the goals of preventing avoidable complications and optimizing overall health and wellbeing for affected individuals and their families. FCNs could play an important role in early detection, assuring referral to appropriate resources, and advocating for individuals and families. This symposium will provide information to enhance FCNs’ knowledge and skills in recognizing cognitive impairment and promoting good care.

FCN Nursing Scope and Standards: Standard 1 – Collects pertinent data and information relative to the health care consumer’s health and/or situation.

Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the importance of early detection and education in early cognitive changes and the role of FCNs in this process.
2. Distinguish between cognitive changes with normal aging and signs of dementia.
3. Demonstrate the use the Mini-Cog© Quick Screening for Early Dementia and the MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment tools for the detection of clinically important cognitive decline.
4. Identify strategies for connecting clients and caregivers with resources which provide education and support for cognitive impairment.
5. Discuss the intentional care of the spirit for persons with cognitive impairment and their caregivers.

Key Presenter:
Dr. Soo Borson
Founder of the Mini-Cog© and Nationally Recognized Dementia Expert
A Guest Panel will include faith community nurses, and dementia care service providers.

REGISTER HERE: https://hipaa.jotform.com/fcnntc/2023FCNNSymposiums

CDC BOLD Applicant Informational Call
2023-01-25 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
For parties interested in applying to the funding opportunity for BOLD Public Health Programs to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (CDC-RFA-DP23-0010), an applicant informational call will be held by CDC at 12:30pm EST on January 25, 2023.
Zoom Meeting ID 161 494 8218, Passcode: [REDACTED] or at this invite link: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1614948218?pwd=[REDACTED]

Request for Applications - Cycle 5A of the NIA IMPACT Collaboratory
2023-01-30 - 2023-03-03
National Institute of Aging IMPACT Collaboratory Announces Request for Applications
January 30, 2023 – The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Imbedded Pragmatic Alzheimer’s
Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Collaboratory is
happy to announce a Request for Applications for the Pilot Grants Program Cycle 5A.
In this cycle, the IMPACT Collaboratory will fund up to five 1-year awards for pilot pragmatic
clinical trials (ePCTs) that test non-pharmacological interventions embedded in health care
system(s) for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD)
and their care partners. Pilot Studies will be funded for up to $175,000 in direct costs for a
maximum of 12-months. For more information, please see our Pilot Grants Program page.
The goal of the pilot projects is to generate the preliminary data necessary to design and
conduct a future full-scale Stage IV effectiveness ePCT (based on the NIH Stage Model) funded
through other grant mechanisms (NIH or other sources).
The IMPACT Collaboratory will consider all applications for pilot ePCTs that evaluate
non-pharmacological interventions to improve the care of people living with AD/ADRD and their
care partners. This grant cycle will prioritize applications for interventions in these populations
that aim to:

Improve care through behavioral economics “nudge” interventions;
Reduce inequities in health care;
Reduce potentially inappropriate medications through de-prescribing; or
Improve care in emergency departments.

Informational Webinar
An optional informational webinar will be hosted to provide investigators with an overview of
application details and an opportunity to ask questions. Pre-registration is required using the link
below.
Tuesday, February 14 at 12:00 pm ET: Register here.
Letters of Intent (LOI) Due – Required
Interested applicants are required to submit an LOI. LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis
through Friday, March 3, 2023 @ 5pm ET
Full Applications Due – By invitation only
Applications selected for further consideration will be invited to submit a full proposal due June
16, 2023 @ 5pm ET
Name of contact for follow up: Elaine Bergman, IMPACT Communications Lead
Contact email address: elainebergman@hsl.harvard.edu

Dementia Care Aware | Advance Care Planning and Legal Needs for People Living with Dementia
2023-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
Please join the Dementia Care Aware initiative’s next Zoom webinar, “Advance Care Planning and Legal Needs for People Living with Dementia” on February 21, 2023, from 12 to 1 p.m. PT
Michelle Panlilio, DNP, GNP-BC, National Lead Dementia Care Specialist and Nurse Practitioner at UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program; Sarah Hooper, JD, Executive Director of the UCSF/UC Law SF Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy; and Kathryn Eubank, MD, Professor in the UCSF Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, will speak about advance care planning and the legal needs for people living with dementia. Participants of the live webinar are eligible to receive one Continuing Medical Education (CME) and California Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) credit. MOC is also provided.

Register here

Reposted courtesy Dementia Care Aware

NADRC Webinar | From Dementia to COVID-19: Maintaining Innovations using Data Driven Program Decision Making
2023-02-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Registration is still open for the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center’s next webinar on February 23, 2023 from 2-3 p.m. ET, From Dementia to COVID-19: Maintaining Innovations using Data Driven Program Decision Making. Additional information about the February 23rd webinar and the registration link can be found here: 2-23-23 NADRC Webinar-From Dementia to COVID-19
Innovative dementia programs can be translated and expanded to provide benefits to wider populations and as a vehicle for sustainability. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hospital2Home (H2H), a highly successful dementia care transitions program, was translated to provide discharge relief to over taxed hospitals and to prevent readmissions. A data driven approach resulted in a successful collaboration with the County and expansion of H2H to other difficult to discharge complex and vulnerable populations. This webinar will address how data can create a pathway for program expansion and sustainability.
Please note:

NADRC webinars are free and open to the public.
NADRC webinars are recorded and will be posted at https://nadrc.acl.gov/
Pre-registration is required to attend the live webinars
Closed captioning is available during the live event and is included in the recording for all NADRC webinars.

Speaker bios can be found at the bottom of this registration page.
Goals/Learning Objectives:
1. Participants in this webinar will be provided with an overview about the Hospital2Home program and how it can be used for people living with dementia and their caregivers as well as people with other medical conditions, including COVID-19.
2. Participants in this webinar will learn how the Hospital2Home program was expanded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Participants in this webinar will learn about the importance of gathering and analyzing data about their programs to aid in determining aspects of the program to sustain.

Posted on behalf of National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center. If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org

International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2) - Dementia Friends Information Session
2023-02-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2) invites you to become a Dementia Friend for American Indian and Alaska Native communities! By participating in the virtual pilot Information Session and help make your Native community more inclusive for people living with dementia.
The session will take place on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 03:00 PM (Eastern Time) / 12:00 PM (Pacific Time): Register Here
About the Session:
This is a 90-minute interactive session.
This session will touch on what it is like to live with dementia and cover 6 key messages about dementia and memory problems for American Indian and Alaska Native people. After completing this session you will be asked to turn your understanding into action to help someone living with dementia within your community. You get to decide how big or small your action is because every action counts!
About Dementia Friends:
Dementia Friends is a global movement that aims to change the way people view dementia. By educating communities about what dementia is and how it affects people, we can all make a difference for people affected by dementia. This program has been adapted specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and communities. Dementia Friends will aid in spreading awareness, reducing stigma, and reducing risk in tribes, urban-Indian communities, and Alaska Native communities.

NASHP Webinar | Medicaid Structured Family Caregiving Enables Caregivers to Make Caregiving Their Primary Focus
2023-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is holding a webinar on March 8, “Medicaid Structured Family Caregiving Enables Caregivers to Make Caregiving Their Primary Focus.”
The webinar will feature a state official who oversees a structured family caregiving (SFC) services waiver program. Some states offer SFC services within their Medicaid program to help Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver participants’ primary caregivers fulfill that role.
The webinar will also feature a representative of the Alzheimer’s Association who will offer their assessment of the approach from caregiver and Medicaid enrollees’ perspective. Participants will learn about state approaches to SFC, key policy considerations in program development and program impact. Speakers include:

Neva Kaye (moderator), Senior Policy Fellow, NASHP
Rena Cox, Bureau Chief, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Charles Duarte, Nevada Public Policy and Advocacy Director, Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada

Learn more about the webinar and register.
Learn more about NASHP’s RAISE Act Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center.
Learn more about JAHF’s support of NASHP.

Reposted courtesy John A. Hartford Foundation and The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP)

Impact of Systems on Health Equity - a virtual meeting hosted by the National Academy of Medicine Culture of Health Program
2023-03-09 09:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
On March 9-10, 2023, from 9 am-12:30 pm ET, the National Academy of Medicine Culture of Health Program will host a virtual meeting to examine:

the significance of understanding the history and systems impact of oppression, racism, and widening racial health disparities in light of current social and political contexts
the social construction of race and ethnicity, shifting definitions of race and ethnicity over time, and how existing data and racial and ethnic definitions can cause harm and misrepresentation of diverse populations
how structural and systemic racism moves through systems to drive health outcomes, and illustrative examples of levers of systemic change for advancing health equity within and across racial and ethnic populations
the challenges, opportunities, and potential impact of a related forthcoming publication under the Culture of Health Program

Register Here

Notice reposted courtesy National Academy of Medicine

Flipping the Script: A Teach-In for Healthcare Workers on Homelessness and Aging | NYU Health x Housing Lab
2023-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us at our next event, Flipping the Script: A Teach-In for Healthcare Workers on Homelessness and Aging, taking place on Monday, March 13th, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST.
At this teach-in event, a panel of individuals with lived experience of homelessness will teach healthcare professionals, trainees, and other interested audience members about how experiencing homelessness as an older adult has affected their health. Participants will also share their experiences navigating the healthcare and homelessness systems as older adults.
Register here: https://nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pb368iIWQP6oRCBGmJ1v1g
You will receive a confirmation email with a downloadable calendar invitation and Zoom link upon registration.
This event is being hosted by the Health x Housing Lab, and The Health & Housing Consortium, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing.

Reposted courtesy of the Health x Housing Lab and the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving - Rhode Island BOLD
2023-03-14 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
In each episode of this virtual roundtable series the Minnesota PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving will highlight the story of one state that has successfully implemented a state-wide, innovative, and integrative approach to advancing its dementia caregiving goals. The session will begin with an overview of the state’s efforts in dementia caregiving, followed by a Q&A with attendees about key takeaways and ideas for action in their states and communities. This series offers a great opportunity for knowledge exchange, peer-learning and idea generation.
This episode presents the story of Rhode Island.

Reposted courtesy of Minnesota PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving

NIA - 2023 National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners/Caregivers
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-22
Registration for the 2023 Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit is Now Open! Join virtually on March 20-22, 2023, for the 2023 Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit. The Summit will review research progress, highlight innovative and promising research, and identify unmet research needs with input from the research community, persons living with dementia (PLWD), their care partners, and those who provide healthcare or services and supports to persons living with dementia, among other stakeholders. You can learn more about the session topics and register on the 2023 Summit website.
The Summit will be held virtually on March 20-22, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time each day. Submitting this registration form will enable you to join any or all three days of the Summit proceedings.

Helping Older Adults Manage Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
2023-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc, as he breaks down what we should know about dementia and other cognitive disorders, shares tips for finding effective treatment, and answers audience questions about supporting someone living with these conditions. Sign up now for this free virtual event!
Register now
Reposted courtesy McLean Hospital

NADRC - Community-Based Early Dementia Screening Leads to Support for Caregivers and People Living with Dementia
2023-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
On March 22, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Community-Based Early Dementia Screening Leads to Support for Caregivers and People Living with Dementia. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
Community based organizations play a key role in conducting dementia screenings in the community. These screenings can lead to referrals for a comprehensive medical assessment to assist in diagnosing dementia. In this webinar, participants will learn about two ACL Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative grantees conducting dementia screenings in the community. The Chinese American Service League had success getting 596 of 800 people screened for dementia using the Mini-Cog. Some clients were linked to specialists for dementia diagnostic evaluation, and others were provided with case management and other services to meet their needs. OMID, through various outreach events and programs, has been successful in signing up community members for early memory screenings, using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) since August 2021. Once screening scores are calculated, case managers work with community members whose scores signal early memory loss to educate them about OMID’s care coordination services and how they can assist them with securing additional testing and observation. These screenings are a pathway to dementia diagnosis. The benefits of these screenings cannot be underestimated even if the process to get a client to a medical assessment is lengthy.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 3-22-23 NADRC Webinar-Community-Based Early Dementia Screening
Please note:

National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) webinars are free of charge and open to the public.
NADRC webinars are recorded and will be available for viewing at https://nadrc.acl.gov/.
Pre-registration is required to attend the live webinars.
Closed captioning is available during the live event and is included in the recording for all NADRC webinars.

If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org.
Content reposted courtesy of National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center

Dementia Care Aware | Adapting the Cognitive Health Assessment for Patients with Serious Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorder
2023-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please join the Dementia Care Aware initiative’s next Zoom webinar, “Adapting the Cognitive Health Assessment for Patients with Serious Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorder” on March 24, 2023, from 12 to 1 p.m. PT
Christine Soran, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the UCSF Department of Medicine, primary care clinician, and Medical Director at the OBIC Clinic, and Triveni Defries, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the UCSF Department of Medicine, primary care clinician, and addiction medicine specialist, will speak about how to adapt the cognitive health assessment for patients with serious mental illness or substance use disorder.
Register here!
Participants of the live webinar are eligible to receive 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) and California Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) credit at no cost. State of California only.
Reposted courtesy Dementia Care Aware Initiative

Dementia Care Aware | Adapting the Cognitive Health Assessment for Hearing/Vision Impairment, Limited Literacy/Illiteracy, and Non-English Speakers
2023-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please join the Dementia Care Aware initiative’s next Zoom webinar, “Adapting the Cognitive Health Assessment for Hearing/Vision Impairment, Limited Literacy/Illiteracy, and Non-English Speakers” on April 21, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Serggio Lanata, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and Director of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center Community Outreach Program, will speak about adapting the cognitive health assessment for those with hearing and/or vision impairment and limited literacy, and for non-English speakers.
NOTE: Participants of the live webinar are eligible to receive 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME), AAFP and California Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) credit. This applies to those practicing in California only.
Register Here

Notice reposted courtesy of Dementia Care Aware

NADRC | It’s More than Just Money - Strategies for Sustaining Dementia Programs
2023-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On April 25, 2023, from 2-3 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, It’s More than Just Money – Strategies for Sustaining Dementia Programs.
This webinar will highlight two Administration for Community Living Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative grants efforts to create sustainable dementia programs. The various aspects of community, organizational and financial sustainability will be explored. Specific strategies and methods will be discussed, including the use of outcomes data, organizational fit, potential models, and funding sources to sustain programs. Challenges will also be shared to highlight areas needing further exploration, analysis, and pitfalls to avoid.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 4-25-2023 NADRC Webinar-Strategies-for-Sustaining-Dementia-Programs

Please note:

National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) webinars are free of charge and open to the public.
NADRC webinars are recorded and will be available for viewing at https://nadrc.acl.gov/.
Pre-registration is required to attend the live webinars.
Closed captioning is available during the live event and is included in the recording for all NADRC webinars.

If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org.

Reposted courtesy National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center

National Association of Community Health Centers - Early Detection of Dementia & Reducing Risk Factors
2023-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for the first session in a 3-part webinar series focused on the important role health centers play in dementia – early detection, reducing risk factors, care management, and effective partnerships. Content is applicable to a wide audience of health center staff including providers, care managers, nurses, MAs, CHWs, leadership, and quality improvement, as well as staff from organizations who partner with health centers in this work.

Webinar 1: Early Detection of Dementia & Reducing Risk Factors​, takes place Wednesday, May 3rd 1-2pm ET​.

Register for the webinar series here!

Healthy Brain Initiative | Learning and Networking Opportunity: Local Health Departments and Brain Health Action
2023-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Reposted courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Monday, May 8th from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
Learn about initiatives supporting brain health in local communities, with particular attention to the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map Strategists effort. Local health department officials will share examples of ways they have integrated guidance from the HBI Road Map into their work, including barriers to and successes in advancing their plans. National experts will share resources and opportunities to advance public health efforts on brain health in your local community. Following the presentations, participants will have the opportunity to network with HBI strategists and other public health professionals from across the country.
Register now to secure your spot!
Speakers:
Meghan Fadel, Associate Director of the Healthy Brain Initiative, Alzheimer’s Association
Peter Holtgrave, Senior Director of Public Health Infrastructure and Systems, National Association of County and City Health Officials
Jim Macgill, Assistant Commissioner, Baltimore City Health Department

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Wisconsin
2023-05-09 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Reposted courtesy University of Minnesota Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving
We are excited to announce the next event in our ongoing series, “Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: A Virtual Roundtable Series”! Join us on May 9th, 2023 and learn about the leading work in Wisconsin from Kristen Felten, MSW, APSW and Kathleen Smith, BA.
This is the fourth installment of our bi-monthly, roundtable series that showcases innovative, state-wide public health approaches for supporting dementia caregivers. The goal of the series is to create a public health community of practice, where agencies can share experiences and lessons learned, and get ideas of strategies they can implement to support dementia caregivers in their jurisdictions. Kristen and Kathleen will discuss and share about the successful Dementia Care Specialist Program within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services along with other current initiatives.
While public health agencies are the primary audience for this event, others interested are also welcome to join us.
Go to https://bit.ly/SuccessfulPublicHealthApproaches-Wisconsin or click the button below to register.

ACL - EngAGED Social Engagement Virtual Summit
2023-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Reposted courtesy Administration of Community Living
Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Social Engagement Virtual Summit, hosted by engAGED, the ACL-funded National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults, and Commit to Connect . This online event will take place over two afternoons on May 9 and 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM ET each day. The Social Engagement Virtual Summit will focus specifically on social engagement of older adults and people with disabilities in rural communities and their family caregivers.
The summit will include keynote addresses from Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Alison Barkoff and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a Brigham Young University professor and researcher, will describe the latest research on social isolation and loneliness.
The summit is free and open to the public. We encourage all organizations and individuals committed to social engagement and connection to register and plan to attend this event. ASL interpretation and live captioning will be provided. Visit the Social Engagement Virtual Summit webpage to review the full agenda.
You can register for the summit here.
For questions, please contact info@committoconnect.org.

NCOA - 6th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium (OAMHAD)
2023-05-11
Public health practitioners, professionals in the aging network, mental health providers, health care professionals, and anyone interested in ensuring the mental health of older adults should attend this free, virtual event on May 11, 2023.
The symposium is brought to you by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Register now

Reposted courtesy of NCOA

Dementia Risk Reduction Summit | Alzheimer's Association PHCOE
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-17
As the number of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias rapidly escalates in the coming decades, the need for effective public health risk reduction strategies that help all communities grows larger by the day. The first-ever Dementia Risk Reduction Summit will explore how public health can address the risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia across the public health prevention spectrum: from working in partnerships and with health systems to addressing community education and workplace practices.
The conference is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association’s Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
View Agenda
Register Here

National Association of Community Health Centers - Care Management for Patients with Dementia & Leveraging Reimbursement Opportunities
2023-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for the second session in a 3-part webinar series focused on the important role health centers play in dementia – early detection, reducing risk factors, care management, and effective partnerships. Content is applicable to a wide audience of health center staff including providers, care managers, nurses, MAs, CHWs, leadership, and quality improvement, as well as staff from organizations who partner with health centers in this work.

Webinar 2: Care Management for Patients with Dementia & Leveraging Reimbursement Opportunities, takes place Wednesday, May 17th 1-2pm ET​.

Register for the webinar series here!

Act on Alzheimer’s (MN) – Community Learning Session on Primary Progressive Aphasia
2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Primary Progressive Aphasia – A Discussion
Thursday, May 18, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom
Please register in advance for this FREE event.
Greg Lenn is a husband, father and schoolteacher from southern Minnesota who has been diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia. With the assistance of dementia educator, Marie Hlava of Pine Island, Greg will talk about what Primary Progressive Aphasia is in the broad term. He will also talk about his early symptoms and then the testing process leading to his diagnosis of PPA. Greg will share some strategies he has found to help him navigate his day-to-day tasks. Greg will also talk about the standard/expected progression of the disease.
Reposted courtesy Act On Alzheimer’s
