2 continuing education (social and cultural competence) credits available

Despite the progress we’ve made towards the eradication of racial inequality, racial health disparities remain. Recent studies have shown there is a higher rate of Alzheimer’s among BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Color), particularly African Americans, but why is this? 

In this live, interactive webinar we’ll discuss social and cultural competency in dementia care while exploring the potential risk factors that increase the likelihood of dementia. We’ll focus especially on the effects of racial traumatic stress on the brain. Some of the factors, also known as “social determinants of health,” that can lead to negative brain effects include housing or food insecurity, educational disparities, medical discrimination, and daily racial microaggressions. Finally, we’ll discuss how to incorporate these concepts into practical, every-day suggestions for your work. This course is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions, as well as case vignette discussions, and a Q&A session at the end. 

Those who attend this workshop will be able to:

• List most common symptoms and risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
• Identify situations in which cultural-identity(ies) can influence Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and care needs.
• Discuss and describe possible effects of untreated racial trauma among older adults and brain health.
• Describe the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among older adults particularly in the Black community.
• Explain the term “social determinants of health” in your own words. 

2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation, please check back soon).

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America #1898, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/25/2023 – 7/25/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 2 cultural competence continuing education credits.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0222.

For all disability accommodation needs, please contact education@alzfdn.org.

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