Events

April 23, 2024, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET Given the high prevalence and impact of social isolation and loneliness among people living with dementia (PLWD) and those who care for them, providing activities that offer a range of positive health outcomes is critical. In this webinar, presenters will discuss the unique impact of dementia on social ... NADRC webinar: Strategies to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers

Please join Dementia Care Aware for their next Zoom webinar, “The Role of Hearing on Physical and Cognitive Health” on April 30, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM PDT.      Margaret Wallhagen, PhD, GNP-BC, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN, Professor, Department of Physiological Nursing, and Director, UCSF Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence, will discuss the link ... Webinar: The Role of Hearing on Physical and Cognitive Health

On May 22, 2024, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Unique Approaches to Support Brain Health and Reduce Risk through Education, Exercise, Diet, and Art. A description of the webinar and registration information follows. Helping people understand how to take care of their brains is an ... NADRC Webinar: Unique Approaches to Support Brain Health and Reduce Risk through Education, Exercise, Diet, and Art

The BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection of Dementia is pleased to offer our first in our series of conversations about advancing health equity in aging and dementia research. Please join us to hear from two experts in the field, Drs. Joyce Balls-Berry and Robert Turner II, as they share their efforts ... BOLD PHCOE on EDD Webinar: Advancing Equity in Dementia Research

On June 25, 2024, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Building Dementia Awareness in Tribal Communities through Interactive Programming: Implementing the Virtual Dementia Tour. A description of the webinar and registration information follows. Discussion, education, and engagement have become key in supporting Tribal members living with ... NADRC Webinar: Building Dementia Awareness in Tribal Communities through Interactive Programming: Implementing the Virtual Dementia Tour

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) programs are providing direct support to people living with dementia (PLWD) including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), primary progressive aphasia (PPA), and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) grantees are expanding their services to ... NADRC Webinar: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Programs – Directly Supporting People Living with Dementia

Living with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease brings difficult adjustment and challenges, including changes in communication, relationships, and everyday tasks. Along with these adjustments, those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease also talk of the loneliness of this disease. Creating support groups is one way to help reduce the feelings of isolation. This session will draw ... NADRC Webinar: The Experience of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease and the Importance of Community Support

Wednesday, October 16th Thursday, October 17th UsAgainstAlzheimer's is renowned for its thought leadership and rich history of uniting people to discuss the challenges and groundbreaking advancements in the prevention, detection, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Our annual Summit exemplifies that commitment. This year's theme builds on the success of last year's Summit, which explored the ... The 2024 National Alzheimer’s Virtual Summit: The New Era of Alzheimer’s: What Does It Mean for All of Us?

Join Dementia Care Aware and the Alzheimer’s Association  on November 20th for an Opportunity To Take the Cognitive Health Assessment Training! November 20, 2024 12 - 1 pm PT ‌Dementia Care Aware offers monthly online cognitive health assessment (CHA) training, led by our partners at the Alzheimer’s Association.   Training includes:  An Overview of Dementia  Review ... November CHA Live Training Opportunity

Join the National Dementia Care Collaborative (NDCC) for the Autumn Summit 2024! EDC, a global nonprofit will host this free, virtual event on Tuesday, November 19 from 10:00 - 1:00 PM PT.   ‌Attendees will: Learn from the NDCC and national leaders in dementia care about evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies ‌Gain an understanding of the ... National Dementia Care Collaborative (NDCC) for the Autumn Summit 2024