BOLD PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Strengthening the Dementia Capable Workforce: Dementia Training for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Providers
2024-01-16 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
On January 16, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Strengthening the Dementia Capable Workforce: Dementia Training for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Providers. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
As the population of individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages, so does the incidence of dementia. Communities need to be prepared to serve and support this population. Education is one of the foundational components to ensure person-centered care is provided and systems can meet the unique needs of persons living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and dementia. This webinar will explore educational programs utilized when training providers of aging and intellectual and developmental disability services, and how Ohio began to build systems to support individuals, families, and providers within local communities. Lessons learned, impact findings from educational sessions, accessible and replicable resources, and information on the overall system changes will be shared.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 01-16-2024 NADRC Webinar-IDD Provider Training
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.

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Georgia - A Virtual Roundtable Series
2024-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
In each episode of this virtual roundtable series The BOLD PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving highlights the story of one state that has successfully implemented a state-wide, innovative, and integrative approach to advancing its dementia 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, BOLD PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving will present the story of Georgia.

Register here: https://bit.ly/SuccessfulPublicHealthApproaches-Georgia

BOLD PHCOE EDD Webinar: Statewide Dementia Screening Linked to Diagnostic and Social Services: Implementation Strategies and Lessons Learned
2024-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Learn from experts who are advancing early detection of dementia in the field
The BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection of Dementia is pleased to offer our second in our series of conversations about health system interventions to promote earlier dementia detection as a pathway to better care and outcomes.
Please join us to hear from two members from University of Wisconsin Health Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (ADRC) and Memory Assessment Clinic, Dr. Nathaniel Chin and Ms. Krista Pfister.
This webinar is open to the public, so please share this webinar with anyone that may be interested!
Wednesday, January 31st 2024
12 – 1 pm EST
This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants and shared to our website.
Learn more about our panelists and register for the webinar here!
Submit any questions to NYUBOLDCenter@nyulangone.org

Finding the Way in Dementia Care: Use of Care Navigators for People Living with Dementia and their Caregiver
2024-02-06 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
On February 6, 2024, from 3-4 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Finding the Way in Dementia Care: Use of Care Navigators for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.
Care Navigators are valuable members of interdisciplinary dementia care and support teams. They assist people living with dementia and their caregivers connect with needed resources and provide important insight and information about their clients to the full dementia team. In this webinar, participants will learn about two programs using Care Navigators.
CAlz Connect, an ACL-funded initiative through the California Department of Aging (CDA), offers dementia care management services to people living with dementia and their caregivers in Imperial, Marin, and Ventura counties, using the Care Ecosystem and HomeMeds evidence-based programs. CDA’s presentation will provide participants with information on how they are collaborating with various partner organizations to launch CAlz Connect, and the important role being played by community health workers who serve as care navigators.
In Kansas, OCCK, Inc. is implementing the evidence-based Care Ecosystem in various rural communities with its ACL Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative funding. Within the Care Ecosystem, Cognitive Care Navigators play a crucial role. Community Care Navigators help the Care Ecosystem team understand the day-to-day issues experienced by people living with dementia and their caregivers and provide needed services and supports. They also assist in creating supportive partnerships within the communities they serve. OCCK Inc.’s presentation will explore the impact of the Cognitive Care Navigator on their clients and their work with the full dementia care team.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 02-06-2024 NADRC Webinar-Care Navigators for PLWD and Caregivers
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.

As a reminder, NADRC will also host a webinar on January 16th, 2024, from 1-2 p.m. ET, Strengthening the Dementia Capable Workforce: Dementia Training for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Providers. A description of the webinar and registration information can be found here: 01-16-2024 NADRC Webinar-IDD Provider Training
If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org.

BOLD PHCOE on EDD Webinar: Implementing Dementia Services System-Wide: Becoming a Prepared Leader
2024-02-12 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Learn from experts who are advancing early detection of dementia in the field
The BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection of Dementia is pleased to offer our third in our series of conversations about interventions to promote earlier dementia detection as a pathway to better care and outcomes.
In this conversation we will discuss dementia leadership preparation. Please join us to hear from two leaders in the field, Kristen Felten and Dr. Lisa M. Gibbs, as they share their efforts and experience.
This webinar is open to the public, so please share this webinar with anyone that may be interested!
Monday, February 12, 2024
3 – 4 pm EST
This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants and shared to our website.
Learn more about our panelists and register for the webinar here!
Submit any questions to NYUBOLDCenter@nyulangone.org

Call for Papers: Managing Neurodegenerative Disease in Primary Care
2024-03-07 - 2024-11-14
BMC Primary Care invites submissions for a Collection on Managing neurodegenerative disease in primary care. The Collection emphasizes the need for innovative strategies in primary care, covering early detection, interdisciplinary management, patient-centered interventions, technology integration, and education/training for providers.
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, the Collection underscores primary care’s crucial role in improving health outcomes for those affected by neurodegenerative diseases.
Learn more at https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/MNDPC.

Using Crowdsourcing to Support Dementia Caregivers: Opportunities for Public Health
2024-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Dementia caregivers often find it difficult to find support and resources that are available to them in the community. Crowdsourcing is an innovative approach to mapping community assets that can help identify new caregiver-focused resources and ultimately help connect caregivers to the supportive services and resources they need. However, it also presents a number of challenges related to the quality, sharing and maintenance of data. At this webinar we will explore design solutions to some of these challenges and together, discuss how public health can use crowdsourcing to support its dementia caregiving efforts.

Cultural and Language Considerations for Cognitive Assessments: Special Focus on Filipino Americans
2024-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Please join Dementia Care Aware at their next Zoom webinar, “Cultural and Language Considerations for Cognitive Assessment: Special Focus on Filipino Americans” on March 27, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM PDT.
Jessica De Leon, MD Assistant Professor of Neurology at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center will speak about language and cultural considerations for adapting cognitive health assessments, with a special focus on Filipino Americans and the Tagalog language.
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.

Sustainability: Keeping Dementia Programs Active Years After Initial Funding Ends
2024-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
On April 9, 2024, from 2-3 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Sustainability: Keeping Dementia Programs Active Years After Initial Funding Ends.
Funding for dementia programming is often time limited, and early planning and flexibility is necessary to have the best possible outcomes for sustaining successful programs. In this webinar, participants will hear about two programs that have been sustained years after initial program funding ended. Southern Maine Agency on Aging received funding for an ACL dementia grant in 2014. During their grant period, they developed an expanded Meals on Wheels assessment that integrated questions related to dementia. The assessment proved successful in helping to identify people living with dementia in the community and has been maintained since the end of the grant project in 2017. Southern Maine Agency on Aging will talk about the impact of ACL funding and how they worked to maintain their original program. Michigan Department of Community Health was awarded an ACL dementia grant in 2016. During their grant period, they implemented caregiver trainings focused on basic dementia information, brain health and behavior, and activities for people living with dementia. After the project ended in 2020, the Department of Community Health worked with the Michigan Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to adapt the training and handed over management and dissemination of the trainings to the AAA network. In this webinar, participants will learn about how the caregiver training was adapted and how it is being sustained by AAAs.
Learn more and register today!
If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org. Registration is required. This webinar will be recorded and posted to https://nadrc.acl.gov/.

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Utah - A Virtual Roundtable Series
2024-04-11 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
The PHCOE on Dementia Caregiving is excited to announce the next event in their ongoing series, “Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: A Virtual Roundtable Series”!
In each episode of this virtual round-table series we 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 past, current and future efforts in dementia caregiving, followed by an interactive conversation and Q&A with the attendees about key takeaways and ideas for action they can take in their states and communities. This series offers a great opportunity for knowledge exchange, peer-learning and idea generation.

In this episode attendees will hear from Kristy Russell, MHL, CHES and Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP about dementia caregiving initiatives in Utah, and have the chance to engage in a discussion during the Q&A portion of the event.
While public health agencies are the primary audience for this event, others interested are also welcome to join.
Go to https://bit.ly/SuccessfulPublicHealthApproaches-Utah

Hope to see you there!
Your PHCOE-DC Team

Tight blood pressure control – can we prevent dementia among older adults?
2024-04-15 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
A Controversies in Population Health panel (co-sponsored by the Dept of Population Health and the Optimal Aging Institute)
Monday, April 15, 2024
3:30 –5:00 PM (Reception to follow)

Webinar registration: https://nyumc.webex.com/weblink/register/r46b249885d2b542b87906deeb4d6f75f
In-person: NYU Langone Health, 550 First Avenue, Smilow Seminar Room

Panelists:
Omonigho Michael Bubu, MD, PhD, MPH (NYU Grossman School of Medicine)
Rebecca Gottesman, MD, PhD (NIH)
Jiang He, MD, PhD (Tulane University)
Costantino Iadecola, MD (Weill Cornell Medicine)
Gbenga Ogedegbe, MD, MPH (NYU Grossman School of Medicine)
Sakina Ouedraogo Tall, MD (NYU Grossman School of Medicine)

Moderated by: Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, (NYU Grossman School of Medicine)

NADRC webinar: Strategies to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers
2024-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
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 isolation and loneliness, tools for measuring these experiences, and common types of programs for addressing social isolation and loneliness among people living with dementia and their caregivers. In addition, Oakwood Creative Care will present how they use Memory Cafés to address the needs of PLWD and their caregivers. Information will be shared on how to create a successful Memory Café in your community and how participation in the Memory Café can significantly reduce social isolation and loneliness for both PLWD and their caregiver.

Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 04-23-2024 NADRC Webinar-Social Isolation and Loneliness for PLWD
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.

Webinar: The Role of Hearing on Physical and Cognitive Health
2024-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 between hearing and physical and cognitive health. This webinar will cover best practices for supporting individuals with difficulty hearing, including how to get them hearing aids or appropriate correction.
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.

NADRC Webinar: Unique Approaches to Support Brain Health and Reduce Risk through Education, Exercise, Diet, and Art
2024-05-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 impactful way to reduce the risk of developing dementia long term. Dementia risk reduction activities show promise in improving brain health and reducing or delaying the onset of dementia. Modifiable risk factors — such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing long term health conditions — play a role in promoting brain health and reducing dementia risk. In this webinar, the Administration for Community Living will provide an overview of the benefits of reducing risk and supporting brain health and will review the Brain Health & Aging resources that can be used to educate the public about brain health as we age. The resources include a PowerPoint presentation, a consumer-friendly educational handout, and pre and post-test surveys. Participants will also learn about the We Program based at GrownUps in Puerto Rico, which was created specifically for people at-risk of developing dementia. The program combines education, exercise, cooking workshops, arts, and horticulture into a fun and social opportunity for people to learn risk reduction techniques and take control of their brain health. You will learn more about how this program has successfully recruited participants, the impact it has had, and creative strategies for sustaining the program.

BOLD PHCOE on EDD Webinar: Advancing Equity in Dementia Research
2024-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 and experience.

Increasing Equity in Dementia Research Requires Deeper Engagement with the African American Community
Joyce (Joy) Balls-Berry, Ph.D., M.P.E.
Washington University in St. Louis

Community-Focused Brain Health & Aging Research with Black Men in the U.S: Lessons Learned
Robert W. Turner II, Ph.D.
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

This webinar will be recorded and sent to webinar registrants and publicly posted to our website.

Please send any questions to NYUBOLDCenter@nyulangone.org

NADRC Webinar: Building Dementia Awareness in Tribal Communities through Interactive Programming: Implementing the Virtual Dementia Tour
2024-06-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 dementia, their caregivers, and the community. The Virtual Dementia Tour has become a powerful way to build understanding and open the door to greater conversation and education about dementia within Tribal Communities. “The Virtual Dementia Tour”, created by P.K. Beville, is a scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of patented sensory tools and instruction. Join Amber Hoon of the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council and Carrie Lindsey of Oneida Comprehensive Care Division as they discuss their experiences using the Virtual Dementia tour and learn about its impact within the Oneida Nation.

Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 06-25-2024 NADRC Webinar-Virtual Dementia Tour in Tribal Communities

NADRC Webinar: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Programs - Directly Supporting People Living with Dementia
2024-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 meet a variety of needs through these evidence-based/informed, small group programs. Through virtual and in-person sessions held over 7 weeks, participants strengthen their retained cognitive abilities and decrease depressive symptoms, while gaining confidence and social connection, and improving their well-being. In this webinar, two organizations will highlight their CST programs while sharing successes, challenges, and lessons learned. CaringKind, a community-based organization in New York City, delivers CST both virtually and in person with an ongoing CST-Maintenance program. CareLink in Rhode Island delivers CST as an outpatient service delivered by skilled clinicians. Having identified gap areas for specialized populations, CareLink is delivering an adapted version of CST for PLWD and IDD and individuals with PPA. Both organizations are seeking to build sustainable models of care through efficient service delivery models that don’t compromise quality care.
Direct questions to NADRC-Webinars@rti.org
Please note:

NADRC webinars are free and open to the public.
NADRC webinars are recorded and will be posted at https://nadrc.acl.gov/.
Closed captioning is available during the webinar and included in all recordings.

NADRC Webinar: The Experience of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease and the Importance of Community Support
2024-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 from the experiences of the Without Warning support program from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center.
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

The 2024 National Alzheimer's Virtual Summit: The New Era of Alzheimer's: What Does It Mean for All of Us?
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-17
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 latest developments in the field and provided practical insights for healthcare providers. This year, we aim to further translate exciting progress and cutting-edge research into meaningful, actionable strategies for the Alzheimer’s community.

November CHA Live Training Opportunity
2024-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 Screening Tools
How To Conduct a Cognitive Health Assessment
Team-based Implementation Strategies

‌By completing this training, you can be certified to bill for Medi-Cal reimbursable cognitive health assessments. Eligible trainees can also claim 1 CE/CME credit.

National Dementia Care Collaborative (NDCC) for the Autumn Summit 2024
2024-11-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 learning systems available to CMS GUIDE Model participants

‌Learn about other resources to support implementation of comprehensive dementia care

Dementia Care Aware: Exciting Updates and New Horizons
2024-11-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Please join Dementia Care Aware at our next Zoom webinar, “Dementia Care Aware: Exciting Updates and New Horizons” on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM PT.
In this webinar, Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware and Zia Agha, MD, Chief Medical Officer and EVP Clinical Research, at West Health will discuss Dementia Care Aware’s offerings, achievements, and future goals. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to inform the program’s growth in meeting the needs of primary care teams.

Participants of the live webinar are eligible to receive 1 CE/CME credit, including AMA, ANCC, AAPA, and ASWB credit.

Specialized Aging Support: Dementia Care for People Living With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) at High Risk of and Living With Dementia.
2024-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join the ACL-funded National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) for their upcoming webinar, Specialized Aging Support: Dementia Care for People Living With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) at High Risk of and Living With Dementia.
People living with I/DD face barriers to accessing quality services that support their ability to remain in their communities. As they age, their needs often become more significant — especially if they experience Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias (ADRD). As individuals with Down syndrome and other I/DD diagnoses face everyday challenges associated with the onset of ADRD (which they do at a staggering rate), they also struggle with providers and caregivers who may not know what supports will be needed in the future — or how to access them.
Through its Specialized Aging Support program, the Arc Jacksonville launched services in support of its community, including an interactive day center for those living with and at high risk of dementia, caregiver support and education, and trainings focused on I/DD and dementia. This program has established a more dementia-capable workforce that is equipped for this next phase of life for many individuals living with I/DD.
Presenters

Abbey Such, OTR/L, Director of the Adult Day Programs, The Arc Jacksonville
Eunice Howard, Receptionist and Accounts Payable, The Arc Jacksonville, and family member of Specialized Aging Support program participant

NADRC webinars are free of charge and open to the public, although pre-registration is required. Webinars are recorded and made available on the NADRC website for future viewing. Closed captioning is available during the webinar and will be included in the recording.
If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org

Cognition in Primary Care: Embracing Our Values
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
December 10, 2024
12 – 1 pm ET
The BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection of Dementia is pleased to offer our fifth in our series of conversations about interventions to promote earlier dementia detection as a pathway to better care and outcomes.
In this conversation we will discuss dementia detection and care in primary care. Please join us to hear from two leaders in the field, Drs. Barak Gaster and Jaqueline Raetz, as they share their efforts and experience

BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving Webinar
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:15 UTC
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
12:00pm-1:15pm CT | Zoom
Family dementia caregivers are essential partners in the healthcare team. This webinar will share real-life experiences, and introduce the “Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams” (CAP-CT) curriculum for healthcare providers. We’ll hear from South Carolina and Oklahoma about their current provider and caregiver curricula, and how CAP-CT may support this work.

2025-05-27 13:30 - 15:00 UTC
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
1:30pm-3:00pm CT | Zoom
While much attention has focused on blood-based biomarkers and anti-amyloid therapies, an equally important breakthrough is the Guiding and Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, a collaborative, integrated dementia care program designed for Medicare beneficiaries and their care partners. With around 400 providers participating nationwide, the GUIDE Model offers new resources and support for people living with dementia and their families.
If you are living with dementia, or a family member, friend, or professional with questions about the GUIDE Model or other optimal approaches to care, this webinar, hosted in collaboration with the Minnesota Northstar Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, is for you!

Joint webinar: BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction and Dementia Caregiving
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Thursday, June 12, 2025
1:00pm-2:00pm CT | Zoom
Join us for a webinar hosted in collaboration with the BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction.
Learn how caregiving can impact cognitive health, explore key risk factors, and discover how public health professionals can use data to support caregiver well-being. Hear from experts and the Minnesota Department of Health on integrating caregiver initiatives into strategic public health planning.

Bridging Trust and Care: The Unique Role of Community Health Workers in Dementia Efforts
2025-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
December 2, 2025 | 2 – 3 PM EST

Join ASTHO and the BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence (PHCOE) to explore how community health workers can advance brain health and address dementias. This session will highlight the new BOLD PHCOE manuscript, Community Health Workers: Developing Roles in Public Health Dementia Efforts in the United States, recently published in Frontiers in Public Health, and ASTHO’s new free e-learning module, Equipping Community Health Workers to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Their Communities.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
✴️ Explain how CHWs can leverage their unique core competencies to support dementia risk reduction, early detection, and caregiving in their communities.
✴️ Identify strategies from the report and the module that health agencies can utilize to better integrate the CHW workforce into key dementia efforts.
Secure your spot now!

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Hawaiʻi
2026-01-21 15:00 - 2026-02-04 16:15 UTC
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
3:00pm-4:15pm ET / 2:00pm-3:15pm CT /
10:00am-11:15am HST
Zoom
In each episode of this virtual roundtable series we highlight the story of one state that has successfully implemented a state-wide, integrative 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 Hawaiʻi.
Register here: https://umn.zoom.us/meeting/register/1d35C0WxSPKBRyUcyL-O9w#/registration

Mobilizing Local Partners: How Public Health Is Driving CMS GUIDE Model Success
2026-02-11 12:00 (America/New_York)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
11:00am – 12:15pm CT
Zoom
Eighteen months into implementation of the CMS GUIDE Model, public health partners are playing a critical role in shaping local success. This webinar will feature BOLD partners who have developed collaborative relationships with GUIDE programs within their local health systems, sharing how these partnerships were formed and sustained. Attendees will gain practical insights into effective collaboration strategies and lessons that can inform GUIDE implementation in their own communities.

Register here: https://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UqIpivIxT4e93KjpfZp5KQ#/registration
