BOLD PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

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
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
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!
