Events

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 ... 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

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 ... PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving – Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Vermont

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.

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 ... NADRC Webinar on Expanding Dementia Capability in Indian Country

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 ... Project ECHO® Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed (October 2nd)

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 ... Project ECHO® Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed (October 16th)

The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting an upcoming webinar on the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map for 2023-2027, with a focus on the soon-to-be released Implementation Guide and Issue Maps. This webinar is designed to equip public health professionals with tools to implement HBI Road Map actions in their communities. It will review available new ... Getting Started with the New HBI Road Map: Exploring the Implementation Guide & Issue Maps

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 ... Project ECHO® Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed (October 30th)

On November 1, 2023, from 3-4 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Applying the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers to Dementia Programs.  A description of the webinar and registration information follows. The 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers was developed to support caregivers of all ages, ... Applying the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers to Dementia Programs