Bridging Trust and Care: The Unique Role of Community Health Workers in Dementia Efforts
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
December 2, 2025 | 2 – 3 PM EST

Join ASTHO and the BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence (PHCOE) to explore how community health workers can advance brain health and address dementias. This session will highlight the new BOLD PHCOE manuscript, Community Health Workers: Developing Roles in Public Health Dementia Efforts in the United States, recently published in Frontiers in Public Health, and ASTHO’s new free e-learning module, Equipping Community Health Workers to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Their Communities.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
✴️ Explain how CHWs can leverage their unique core competencies to support dementia risk reduction, early detection, and caregiving in their communities.
✴️ Identify strategies from the report and the module that health agencies can utilize to better integrate the CHW workforce into key dementia efforts.
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Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Hawaiʻi
2026-01-21 15:00 - 2026-02-04 16:15 UTC
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
3:00pm-4:15pm ET / 2:00pm-3:15pm CT /
10:00am-11:15am HST
Zoom
In each episode of this virtual roundtable series we highlight the story of one state that has successfully implemented a state-wide, integrative approach to advancing its dementia and caregiving goals. Attendees can learn about other states’ efforts in dementia caregiving and get ideas for action in their states and communities. This series offers a great opportunity for knowledge exchange, peer-learning and idea generation.
In this episode, we will present the story of Hawaiʻi.
Register here: https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/1d35C0WxSPKBRyUcyL-O9w#/registration

Mobilizing Local Partners: How Public Health Is Driving CMS GUIDE Model Success
2026-02-11 12:00 (America/New_York)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
11:00am – 12:15pm CT
Zoom
Eighteen months into implementation of the CMS GUIDE Model, public health partners are playing a critical role in shaping local success. This webinar will feature BOLD partners who have developed collaborative relationships with GUIDE programs within their local health systems, sharing how these partnerships were formed and sustained. Attendees will gain practical insights into effective collaboration strategies and lessons that can inform GUIDE implementation in their own communities.

Register here: https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UqIpivIxT4e93KjpfZp5KQ#/registration

Living Longer: The Increasing Need for Dementia Care and Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
On February 11, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Living Longer: The Increasing Need for Dementia Care and Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
Advances in medicine, technology, and community living are extending the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a result, individuals with IDD are now at greater risk of developing dementia. Dementia can present differently in people with IDD, and supporting individuals with both conditions often requires specialized knowledge and skills from healthcare professionals and aging and disability service providers.
This webinar will provide participants with an overview of IDD and dementia including prevalence, signs and symptoms, and assessing if a person with IDD may be developing dementia. Participants will also learn practical considerations for supporting people with IDD and dementia with an emphasis on enhancing workforce training. The webinar will also include insights into the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center newly released resource, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Dementia: Practical Strategies for Professionals.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 02-11-2026 NADRC Webinar- Living-Longer-Increasing-Need-for-Dementia-Care
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.

ACL and ASPR Webinar on Coordination During Emergencies and Disasters for the Aging Network
2026-02-25 14:00 - 2026-02-27 15:00 (America/New_York)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response (ASPR) invite you to join us on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET for “Coordination During Emergencies and Disasters for the Aging Network.” This training event is designed to promote strong Older Americans Act (OAA) stewardship practices and support aging network entities as they implement OAA requirements.
The OAA contains provisions pertaining to planning for emergencies and disasters, response, and recovery. Under the OAA, there are specific considerations for state units on aging, area agencies on aging, direct service providers, LTC ombudsman programs, Title VI grantees, and tribal organizations in serving older adults, elders, and family caregivers. This webinar will cover:

Resources and technical assistance tools for grantees and subgrantees
Flexibilities available during a major disaster declaration
Key ASPR resources to support emergency preparedness and response efforts including the Office of Medical Reserve Corps and ASPR TRACIE

ASL and CART services will be provided. If you require additional accommodations to participate, please contact AoA.OAA@acl.hhs.gov.
Visit ACL.gov/programs/older-americans-act-implementation to access prior webinars, fact sheets, and additional resources.

Practical Tools and Strategies for Quality Dementia Care: A Focus on D-SNP Members
2026-03-12 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware; Barbra McLendon, MSW, Associate Vice President of Public Policy; and Jennifer Schlesinger, MPH, CHES, VP of Healthcare Services & Professional Training at Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, for a discussion on Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans.
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‌This webinar will provide a high–level overview of D-SNPs and DHCS expectations and clarify where dementia screening and care fit within those requirements. Speakers will explore how to operationalize meaningful dementia care through navigation and specialist support, and review how Dementia Care Aware can serve as a practical strategy and scalable model for implementing dementia screening within D-SNP networks.
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Participants of the live webinar are eligible to receive 1 CE/CME credit, including AMA, ANCC, AAPA, and ASWB.

Addressing Food Insecurity for People Living Alone with Dementia
2026-03-17 14:00 (America/New_York)
On March 17, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Addressing Food Insecurity for People Living Alone with Dementia. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
National data indicate that nearly one quarter of older Americans living alone have dementia. This population faces numerous challenges, including food insecurity, which is often worsened by cognitive impairment, limited social support, and physical isolation. Traditional senior meal delivery programs are not always designed to address the unique needs of individuals with cognitive impairment, who may have difficulty safely storing, preparing, or cooking meals.
This webinar will provide insight into an innovative, volunteer-based food delivery model created to better support seniors living alone with dementia. Participants will learn about common barriers to food-based services experienced by individuals living alone with dementia, the key components of an effective food delivery service model for people living alone with dementia, and program evaluation best practices for measuring the impact of services for this population.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 03-17-2026 NADRC Webinar– Addressing-Food-Insecurity-for-People-Living-Alone-with-Dementia
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.

Addressing Food Insecurity for People Living Alone with Dementia
2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On March 17, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Addressing Food Insecurity for People Living Alone with Dementia. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
National data indicate that nearly one quarter of older Americans living alone have dementia. This population faces numerous challenges, including food insecurity, which is often worsened by cognitive impairment, limited social support, and physical isolation. Traditional senior meal delivery programs are not always designed to address the unique needs of individuals with cognitive impairment, who may have difficulty safely storing, preparing, or cooking meals.
This webinar will provide insight into an innovative, volunteer-based food delivery model created to better support seniors living alone with dementia. Participants will learn about common barriers to food-based services experienced by individuals living alone with dementia, the key components of an effective food delivery service model for people living alone with dementia, and program evaluation best practices for measuring the impact of services for this population.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 03-17-2026 NADRC Webinar– Addressing-Food-Insecurity-for-People-Living-Alone-with-Dementia

National Caregiver Support Collaborative (NCSC) Aging Network Innovation Conversation Webinar
2026-03-24 14:00 (America/New_York)
Webinar: Aging Network Innovation Conversation
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Join ACL’s National Caregiver Support Collaborative (NCSC) for a webinar highlighting innovative practices that effectively support family caregivers. NCSC offers resources and technical assistance to aging network organizations and key partners, including tribal and kinship caregiver support networks.
This webinar will showcase a conversation with Pima Council on Aging (PCOA), an Arizona area agency on aging dedicated to providing innovative services that meet the changing needs of the older adults they serve. During this session, attendees will learn about actionable steps that aging, kinship, and tribal network organizations can use to implement and enhance caregiver support initiatives, even with limited resources. Attendees will learn about:
PCOA’s caregiver support services, including funding strategies, partnerships, and outreach
Examples of innovative practices driving positive outcomes for caregivers
Approaches to sustaining, refining, and growing initiatives to caregivers
Featured speakers
Yadira Mosqueira, Director of PimaCare at Home, PCOA
Deb Seng, Director of Caregiving and Community Initiatives, PCOA
Harbhajan Khalsa, Director of Dementia Capable Southern Arizona, PCOA
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a question-and-answer session with PCOA about their experience implementing and sustaining programs to support family caregivers. ASL and CART services will be provided. Registration is required.
For questions, please contact CaregiverCollaborative@acl.hhs.gov. To learn more about the NCSC and access additional resources, including one of PCOA’s caregiver support initiatives, please visit the NCSC website.

2026-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On April 7, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Meeting Communities Where They Are: Innovative Approaches to Dementia Supports and Services. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
Addressing the unique support and service needs of communities is central to effective home- and community-based dementia care. While many dementia-specific interventions are grounded in research and best practices, they often require thoughtful adaptation to effectively reach underserved populations. Supports and services for people living with dementia, their caregivers, and their communities are most impactful when tailored to reflect cultural values, language, and lived experiences.
This webinar will feature two specialized, community-based dementia programs, each focused on an underserved population—African American and Korean American communities. Both programs have adapted their approaches to reduce barriers to service acceptance, increase engagement, and address unmet needs. Together, they will demonstrate strategies for delivering strengths-based, dementia-specific services and supports while navigating and overcoming challenges.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 04-07-2026 NADRC Webinar-Meeting-Communities-Where-They-Are-Innovative-Approaches-to-Dementia-Supports-and-Services
Reminder:
March 17, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, Addressing Food Insecurity for People Living Alone with Dementia. Register here: 03-17-2026 NADRC Webinar- Addressing-Food-Insecurity-for-People-Living-Alone-with-Dementia

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.

Meeting Communities Where They Are: Innovative Approaches to Dementia Supports and Services
2026-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On April 7, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Meeting Communities Where They Are: Innovative Approaches to Dementia Supports and Services. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
Addressing the unique support and service needs of communities is central to effective home- and community-based dementia care. While many dementia-specific interventions are grounded in research and best practices, they often require thoughtful adaptation to effectively reach underserved populations. Supports and services for people living with dementia, their caregivers, and their communities are most impactful when tailored to reflect cultural values, language, and lived experiences.
This webinar will feature two specialized, community-based dementia programs, each focused on an underserved population—African American and Korean American communities. Both programs have adapted their approaches to reduce barriers to service acceptance, increase engagement, and address unmet needs. Together, they will demonstrate strategies for delivering strengths-based, dementia-specific services and supports while navigating and overcoming challenges.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 04-07-2026 NADRC Webinar-Meeting-Communities-Where-They-Are-Innovative-Approaches-to-Dementia-Supports-and-Services

Early Detection of Dementia: What to Do Now – National Resources to Plan, Partner, and Act
2026-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 – 2 pm ET
Our BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection of Dementia is pleased to offer an upcoming webinar where we will discuss new resources that we have developed for our partners, including two new resource guides — one for community-based organizations and one for health departments who are interested in promoting early detection of dementia within and across sectors.
In this conversation we will discuss how to leverage our Center’s resources to assess needs and assets; identify goals and next steps; build and sustain partnerships; and measure and communicate your impact.

Register for the free webinar here: https://nyulangone.zoom.us/webinar/register/7717702230849/WN_K9Tw4p6OToClybNI9brlyQ

Can Do! Reframing Dementia Support and Education to Focus on Strengths and Resilience
2026-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On April 29, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Can Do! Reframing Dementia Support and Education to Focus on Strengths and Resilience. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
Living well with dementia is deeply influenced by the mindsets of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learning to Live with Dementia is a new support and education program model that combines a structured series of brief lessons with facilitated group sessions designed for people living with dementia and for caregivers to reflect on and share their experiences.
This innovative approach promotes a shift in perspective—focusing on what people can do to live well with dementia and providing practical strategies to support that goal. In this webinar, participants will learn about this strengths-based support and education program, hear inspirational stories, and gain new perspectives designed to reframe both the dementia journey and the caregiving experience. Participants will also be introduced to the Learning to Live with Dementia Facilitator Toolkit, a resource developed to strengthen facilitator skills, confidence, and capacity to deliver structured, group-based education and engagement.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 04-29-2026 NADRC Webinar-Can-Do-Reframing-Dementia-Support-and-Education

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Alaska
2026-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
In each episode of this virtual roundtable series we highlight the story of one state that has successfully implemented a state-wide coordinated approach to advancing its dementia and caregiving goals. Attendees can learn about other states’ efforts in dementia caregiving and get ideas for action in their states and communities. This series offers a great opportunity for knowledge exchange, peer-learning and idea generation.
In this episode, we will present the story of Alaska.

Addressing Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Among Homeless and Housing-Insecure Seniors
2026-05-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
On May 14, 2026, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Addressing Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Among Homeless and Housing-Insecure Seniors. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
This webinar focuses on supporting homeless and housing-insecure older adults experiencing cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Participants will learn how to recognize early signs of cognitive impairment in shelter/temporary housing settings and gain practical strategies for engaging seniors in ways that foster meaningful participation. The session will also explore effective referral and partnership approaches that help connect vulnerable seniors to supportive services and pathways to stable housing. This webinar offers actionable tools to improve outcomes for one of the most at-risk aging populations
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 05-14-2026 NADRC Webinar-Addressing-Cognitive-Impairment-and-Dementia-Among-Homeless-and-Housing-Insecure-Seniors

What Does it Mean and How Do We Measure Quality in Dementia Care?
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
We invite you to a free, interactive webinar to answer your questions about measuring quality in dementia care.
How do we know when healthcare professionals are providing quality dementia care? There is a significant need for improved measurement tools to assess quality in dementia care and to improve it. Join this expert panel and the conversation as we discuss how we can reach consensus on high-quality dementia care.
As a starting point for our interactive, virtual conversation, the panelists recently published a paper on this topic. We encourage you to review when posing your own questions and thoughts during our upcoming Minnesota Northstar Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program Dementia Q&A Webinar.
Read the Paper
doi:10.1002/alz.70154
If you are living with dementia, or are a family member, friend, or professional with questions about how we assess and achieve quality dementia care, this webinar is for you! Please share with others who may be interested.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and ask your questions!

Dementia-Specific Respite Care in Action: Innovative Programs and Sustainable Pathways
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) for their upcoming webinar, “Dementia-Specific Respite Care in Action: Innovative Programs and Sustainable Pathways.”
The Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) is funded by ACL and administered by the Alzheimer’s Association to pilot innovative dementia-specific respite programs. The programs are designed to expand access to high-quality, person-centered respite care for people living with dementia and their caregivers. CDRI awards grants to support home and community-based service programs that advance innovation, accessibility, and sustainability in respite services. This webinar will provide a brief overview of CDRI’s funding approach, program structure, and impact to date, followed by presentations from two funded providers highlighting their respite models.
The Care Collective in Boise, Idaho, will discuss its CDRI-funded program, which is leveraging a volunteer-driven, community-based approach to delivering group respite in a faith-based setting. Participants benefit from live music, movement, and creative activities, as well as intergenerational visits. The University of Central Arkansas will discuss its Interprofessional Therapeutic Activity Program (I-TAP), which delivers programming through structured activity sessions focused on physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social engagement. By integrating physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, and exercise science students into these dementia specific sessions, I-TAP pairs person-centered respite for families with essential, supervised clinical training for students.

Bridging Healthcare and Social Services for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers
2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
On June 24, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Bridging Healthcare and Social Services for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers.
As the number of people living with dementia (PLWD) continues to increase, addressing their needs—and those of their caregivers—has become more important. Coordination of comprehensive care and support services across community-based organizations and healthcare systems is necessary to achieve better health outcomes which allow for both PLWD and their caregivers to remain in their homes and communities.
In this webinar, panelists will discuss how their organizations integrate healthcare and social services to better support PLWD and their caregivers. They will highlight successful program elements, share challenges faced in implementation and expansion, and offer recommendations for healthcare systems and community-based organizations working to bridge gaps between medical health care and social services.

Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 06-24-2026 NADRC Webinar-Bridging-Healthcare-and-Social-Services-for-People-Living-with-Dementia-and-Caregivers

Family Education Webinar: Caregiving and Summer Vacation
2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York)
Summer can be a special time for vacation and fun, but for a person with dementia, it can come with some challenges.
This workshop will explore ways to accommodate summer plans for people living with dementia including:

Traveling tips for the plane and car
What to pack
Having a pleasant stay
Wandering prevention
Summer activities and summer safety
Caring for the care partner

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Virginia - A Virtual Roundtable Series
2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
In each episode of this virtual roundtable series we highlight the story of one state that has successfully implemented a state-wide coordinated approach to advancing its dementia and caregiving goals. Attendees can learn about other states’ efforts in dementia caregiving and get ideas for action in their states and communities. This series offers a great opportunity for knowledge exchange, peer-learning and idea generation.
In this episode, we will present the story of Virginia.

The Role of Community Health Workers in Comprehensive Dementia Care
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for a BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative, The Role of Community Health Workers in Comprehensive Dementia Care. Community Health Workers are increasingly recognized as valuable members of interdisciplinary care teams, helping improve access to care, strengthen community connections, and support individuals living with dementia and their family and friend caregivers.
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Marquita Rockamore, MA, GCDF, C-CHW, Executive Director, Health Industry Solutions Training Academy in the Workforce Innovation at Cuyahoga Community College will provide an overview of the education and training that prepare community health workers for the workforce, as well as an outline of their appropriate scope of practice and the level of supervision and collaboration needed to ensure quality care.
The presentation will also feature Laura Gano, PhD, MPH, Director of Operations, Indiana University School of Medicine’s Geriatrics Division, who will overview the Aging Brain Care (ABC) program, an evidence-based dementia care model that leverages community health workers as care navigators to deliver ongoing care coordination, caregiver support, symptom monitoring, and education under clinical supervision.
Finally, participants will hear firsthand from Kelsie Owen, MPA, Vice President of Nutrition & Population Health at Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana, an Area Agency on Aging that implements the Aging Brain Care program using community health workers, who will share their insights into training and implementation, the program impact, and lessons learned.
We look forward to seeing you there!
