BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alzheimer's Foundation of America - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Alzheimer's Foundation of America X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://alzfdn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alzheimer's Foundation of America REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T205105Z CREATED:20260625T163726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T205105Z UID:62005-1786626000-1786629600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Care Connection Webinar: Depression or Dementia? Understanding the Differences DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore how symptoms of depression and dementia can overlap and complicate diagnosis. Participants will learn key similarities and differences between the two conditions\, the risks of misdiagnosis\, and strategies for recognizing when symptoms may be related to depression\, dementia\, or both.  \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:  Jennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI Senior Director of Educational & Social Services Alzheimer’s Foundation of America \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-depression-or-dementia-understanding-the-differences/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T161000 DTSTAMP:20260806T144415Z CREATED:20260217T180647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T144415Z UID:61112-1787148000-1787155800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Behind the Silence: Addressing Substance Misuse Among Older Adults DESCRIPTION:Clinical Course\n2 CE credits \nLocation: LIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Substance misuse among older adults is a growing yet often overlooked public health concern. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of how alcohol\, prescription medications\, and illicit substances uniquely affect individuals later in life. Participants will examine age-related physiological changes\, co-occurring medical and mental health conditions\, and the complex social factors—such as isolation\, chronic pain\, grief\, and caregiving stress—that can contribute to increased vulnerability. Through case examples\, current research\, and interactive discussion\, attendees will learn to recognize early warning signs of misuse\, differentiate them from typical aging processes\, and assess associated risks such as falls\, cognitive changes\, and medication interactions. The course emphasizes practical\, evidence-informed approaches for screening\, intervention\, and supportive communication. Special attention will be given to trauma-informed care principles\, stigma reduction\, and strategies for engaging families and care partners. Attendees may ask questions\, participate in instructor-led discussions\, engage in case vignette analysis\, and take part in a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify common patterns and risk factors for substance misuse among older adults\, including biological\, psychological\, and social contributors.\n\n\n\nRecognize signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug misuse that may be masked by or mistaken for typical age-related changes.\n\n\n\nExplain the potential health consequences of substance misuse in later life\, including impacts on cognition\, chronic disease\, mobility\, and medication safety.\n\n\n\nApply strategies that reduce stigma and enhance access to appropriate treatment\, support services\, and community resources for older adults.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Behind the Silence: Addressing Substance Misuse Among Older Adults\n \n \n \n 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).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*08/19/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/behind-the-silence-addressing-substance-misuse-among-older-adults/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR