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Project ECHO® Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed (October 2nd)
2023-10-02 12:00 - 13:15 UTC
October 2, 16 & 30 and November 13 and 27, 2023
12:00 pm to 1:15 pm (Eastern)

This ECHO series is a free, practical, case-based education program for health care and social service providers who want to enhance their knowledge, capabilities, and performance related to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia.

Each ECHO session includes a brief presentation by a content expert, a case study presentation (submitted by a participant), and an open discussion to teach and learn from one another.

​​​This series is a collaboration between the NTG and the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Programs (GWEPs) at the University of Rhode Island and Virginia Commonwealth University and is supported by grants from HRSA to the two universities.

NADRC Webinar on Expanding Dementia Capability in Indian Country
2023-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
September 20th
3:00 – 4:00 pm Eastern Time
The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) is holding a webinar, “Expanding Dementia Capability in Indian Country: A case example from Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc (ITCA).”
Limited availability of dementia services in tribal communities has resulted in many community members voicing their concerns about the need for assistance and education. During this webinar, participants will hear about how ITCA is currently implementing services and supports for people living with dementia and their caregivers through ACL’s Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative (ADPI).
Representatives from the ITCA will describe how, through their ADPI project, they are empowering tribal staff and community members to become involved in providing dementia education and awareness in their communities. The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, ITCA’s partner organization, will describe how they adapted the Walk with Me music program to create a CD with music from Native American artists. The presenters will explain how music can be used as an important connection for people living with dementia and their caregivers and share examples of how the “Walk with Me” CD is being used specifically in tribal communities to increase the quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

UCSF’s Dementia Care Aware Webinar Series: Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia, Part 1: Assessment and Initial Care Plan
2023-08-29 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Michelle Panlilio, DNP, GNP-BC, National Lead Dementia Care Specialist, Nurse Practitioner at UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program will speak about identifying best practices and guidelines for Managing Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia.
You may also sign up to take the cognitive health assessment training (1.5 CME/CAMFT/AAFP/MOC credit) at www.dementiacareaware.org.

PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving - Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Vermont
2023-07-26 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
This session on Wednesday, July 26th, will begin with an overview of Vermont’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.
Register here!

Reposted courtesy Minnesota PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving

National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG) - Online Workshop: Best Practices in Caring for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at risk of or who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia
2023-07-24 12:30 - 2023-07-28 16:30 UTC
Time: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm ET daily
Date: Monday thru Friday
July 24th thru 28th, 2023*
*Friday, July 28th is an optional 5th day only for those wishing to
become NTG Affiliated Regional Trainers (see next page for
description).
Location: Zoom
Workshop sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend the live event times. A link to the recording will be sent to each registered participant following each live session.
General Registration
4 Day Foundation Workshop – $275
Full 5 Day Trainer Workshop** – $475 (see page 2 for description)
Who Should Attend?
The workshop is appropriate for any staff with direct or ancillary care responsibilities of older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both disability-related, health care, and aging-related agencies including, but not limited to DSPs, nurses, guardians, psychologists, behavior analysts, adult day staff, OT/PT/Speech/Activity staff, physicians, program managers, case workers, and administrative and supervisory staff. First responders, law enforcement and family members are also encouraged to attend.
CEUs: We do not offer CEUs, however, a certificate for 16 contact hours will be provided to every attendee.
This nationally acclaimed workshop was developed using the best evidence-informed care principles available in acknowledgment of the emerging need for professionals who are capable and comfortable with screening, assessing, and managing the interventions and supports related to caring for clients with dementia and intellectual/developmental disabilities.

IA2 - Traditional Native Foods & Brain Health Webinar
2023-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
On Friday, July 21st, Heidi Robertson, MPH, Community Health Consulting, LLC, will give a presentation that discusses traditional foods, nutrition, and caregiving and will focus on how to use traditional foods to support brain health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Register here!
Reposted courtesy International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2)

IA2 - Tribal Resolutions on Brain Health Webinar
2023-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
On Wednesday, July 19th, Twila Martin Kekahbah, MEd, MFA (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians) and Chandra Wilson, MSW, NPAIHB (Klamath, Modoc, Yahooskin Paiute), will present on Tribal Resolutions addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Register here!
Reposted courtesy International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2)

Dementia Care Aware - Adapting the Cognitive Health Assessment for Adults Experiencing Homelessness
2023-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Reposted courtesy Dementia Care Aware
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 join us to speak about adapting the cognitive health assessment for adults experiencing homelessness.
Participants of the live webinar are eligible to receive 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME), California Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credit.
Register Here

NADRC Webinar on Building Aging- and Dementia-Friendly Systems
2023-06-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Reposted courtesy National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center
NADRC Webinar on Building Aging- and Dementia-Friendly Systems
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Join the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center for “It’s a Journey: Age Friendly and Dementia Capable Health Systems.” During this webinar, participants will learn about the age-friendly and the dementia-friendly health system movements. These two national movements are working in tandem to improve the health and well-being of older adults living with dementia and their families.
The webinar will include examples from:
• The John A. Hartford Foundation, which has led the development of the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and other partners using the 4Ms Framework: what Matters to the older adult, Medication, Mentation (including dementia), and Mobility.
• MaineHealth, whose work to become a dementia-capable health system occurred in the alignment with their efforts to become an Age-Friendly Health System. By aligning these initiatives with other system programming, and working with many community partners, there are sustainable and ongoing mechanisms to assess and support individuals in the community with dementia and their caregivers.
NADRC webinars are free of charge and open to the public, although pre-registration is required. The webinars are recorded and will be available for future viewing on the NADRC website. Closed captioning is available during the webinar and will be included in the recording.
Register here!
Contact NADRC-Webinars@rti.org with any questions.

SUNY Downstate | Alzheimer's and Dementia in Communities of Color
2023-06-16 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Reposted courtesy SUNY Downstate Health Science University and the Alzheimer’s Association

Join us for a symposium that will delve into the disproportionate effect of Alzheimer’s and dementia on communities of color. Experts will discuss health disparities, equity in research and care, the role of community-based organizations and what constitutes equitable, dementia-friendly care. The symposium is free but registration is required. It is in-person with a virtual option. Reserve your place at: bit.ly/bksymposium2023
Friday, June 16, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Downstate Health Sciences University
Alumni Auditorium, 395 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Schedule and Speakers
8-9 a.m. Breakfast & Registration
9-9:30 a.m. Opening Remarks
9:30-10:10 a.m. Keynote “Unforgettable: The Power of Partnership in the Pursuit of Justice and Equity in Dementia Research, Care and Support” by Carl Hill, Ph.D., MPH, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Alzheimer’s Association
10:10-10:30 a.m. Presentation “Rising to the Challenge: Age and Dementia-Friendly Care Across Brooklyn” by Michael Reinhardt, M.D., Director, Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease at Downstate
10:30-10:45 a.m. BREAK
10:45-11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A
11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Closing Remarks

ICRN x Alzheimer’s Association x UChicago Medicine Education Series (June)
2023-06-15 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
The Supporting Healthy Aging Resources and Education (SHARE) Network is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to host its virtual Spring/Summer Alzheimer’s educational series. It is SHARE’s second time collaborating with the Alzheimer’s Association for this event.
The series starts on Thursday, June 8 at 10 a.m. with UChicago Medicine’s Elizabeth Murphy, who will review critical information on the Mediterranean Diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet related to healthy aging. Participants will leave the presentation with specific ideas on incorporating elements of both into a generally healthy diet.
On Thursday, June 15, at 10 a.m., Jim Sullivan from the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss how caregivers can manage finances for their loved ones.
The series wraps up on Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. with SHARE Network’s Administrative Director, Renee Kroplewski, who will share essential community resources caregivers can utilize whether the person living with dementia lives at home, in a residential facility, or if there are care providers who visit a loved one’s home. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more, please register here!
Reposted courtesy Illinois Cognitive Resource Network (ICRN)

NACHW - National CHW Awareness Week
2023-06-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
NCAW is the first ever national campaign with CHWs at the center! The National Association of Community Health Workers has developed this event to increase awareness of CHW identity, roles, impact on communities, and leadership – and to promote policies that respect, protect and authentically partner with the CHW profession. Join us for our kickoff webinar!
Date and time: June 14th, 2 PM – 3 PM EST
Register here!
Reposted courtesy National Association for Community Health Workers (NACHW)

The Value of State Dementia Registries for Public Health Action in Dementia Caregiving
2023-06-12 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Reposted courtesy BOLD PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving
State disease registries are an invaluable tool for public health agencies for purposes of policy development, service planning and resource allocation. Today, only West Virginia, Georgia and South Carolina have a population-based state dementia registry in the U.S. What can other states learn from their experience and successes? How can public health leverage data from dementia registries to drive action, programs and policies to support dementia caregivers? Join us for answers to these questions and explore possibilities for a registry in your state.
Register here.

Focus on Aging Webinar: Resilience in Dementia Caregiving
2023-06-05 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Reposted courtesy Administration on Community Living (ACL)
Join the Focus on Aging: Federal Partners’ Webinar Series on June 5, 2023, for “Resilience in Dementia Caregiving.” This webinar series is a joint project of eight of the federal agencies that support the health and wellness of older adults.
Caregivers provide indispensable support to those who live with dementia. They help to meet the medical and functional needs of these individuals, while also maintaining commitments to work, family, community, and their own health. Many caregivers provide support on an unpaid basis, often over extended periods of time. Caregiving for a person living with dementia requires resilience — a capacity to adapt and persevere in the face of stress. In light of the growing prevalence of dementia in the United States and the necessity of dementia caregiving, research on caregiver resilience is critical, as are practical tools and strategies for building resilience among dementia caregivers.
“Resilience in Dementia Caregiving” will feature the latest research on resilience in dementia caregiving and provide real-world insights from dementia caregivers who are helping others to learn about resilience. A captioned video recording of the webinar will be made available on the Focus On Aging: Federal Partners’ Webinar Series webpage shortly after the live broadcast.
Presentations and Speakers:

“Resilience in Dementia Caregiving: A National Research Perspective”

Presented by Fawn Cothran, Hunt Research Director, National Alliance for Caregiving

“From Despair to Resilience: The Four Lessons I Learned From Being My Mom’s Mom”

Presented by Loretta Veney, author and inspirational speaker

“Developing a Behavioral Framework of Resilience in Dementia Care Partners”

Presented by Yuanjin Zhou, Assistant Professor, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin

“Bringing Light to Younger-Onset Dementia”

Presented by Diana Shulla Cose, Founding Executive Director, Lorenzo’s House

Register here!
Contact Erin Long with any questions.

NACHC - Health Center Partnerships & Community Linkages to Care for Patients with/at-risk for Dementia
2023-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join NACHC to learn about how to build collaborations and partnerships to support the fastest growing population: older adults.
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.
Register for the webinar here!

National Association of Community Health Centers - Health Center Partnerships & Community Linkages to care for Patients with Dementia
2023-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) for the third 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 3: Health Center Partnerships & Community Linkages to care for Patients with Dementia, takes place Wednesday, May 31st 1-2pm ET​.

Register for the webinar series here!

The Policy of Developing a Quality Workforce in Long Term Care - Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging x Elder Justice Coalition
2023-05-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Reposted courtesy Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging invites you to attend our upcoming webinar, The Policy of Developing a Quality Workforce in Long Term Care, on May 18, 2023 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Presented in partnership with the Elder Justice Coalition, this webinar will discuss the intersection of policy, staffing, and workforce issues in long term care. Our speaker, Robyn Stone, Senior Vice President of Research and Co-Director at Leading Age, will provide insight into current and future issues related to the needs of our aging society.
Featured Speaker – Dr. Robyn I. Stone
Dr. Robyn I. Stone, a noted researcher and leading authority on aging and long-term policy, is the Senior Vice President of Research of LeadingAge and Co-Director, LeadingAge’s LTSS Center @UMass Boston. Dr. Stone was previously with the International Longevity Center-USA in New York, NY, where she was Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Stone also served the White House as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy and as acting Assistant Secretary for Aging in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Clinton administration.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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
