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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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

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
