Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Care Connection Webinar: Preserving Oral Health in Alzheimer’s

Maintaining oral health can be particularly challenging for persons with advanced Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This presentation will discuss the bidirectional relationship between dementia and oral health, list goals of long-term oral health care in persons with dementia, describe the ideal and minimum oral hygiene practices for persons with dementia, and address common questions […]

Care Connection Webinar: Beyond Words – Strategies for Supporting Communication in Dementia

This presentation will review simple and effective evidence-based strategies for helping persons with dementia express and comprehend information, including examples to illustrate the use of these approaches in the context of care. Guest speaker: Vanessa Burshnic, PhD, CCC-SLP Advanced Fellow in Geriatrics Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center Durham, VA Health Care System   Click […]

Care Connection Webinar: Expanding Your Toolbox – Alternative Resources For End-of-Life Care

This webinar will share the profound and important work of end-of-life doulas. You will learn about the philosophy, powerful tools and techniques used which can improve the quality of end-of-life care for individuals with dementia. The session will also explore alternative resources when providing end-of-life care as well as issues surrounding death. Guest Speakers: Lupe […]

Care Connection Webinar: Exploring Dimensions of Spirituality & Dementia

Stigma, fear, and negative stereotypes often surround dementia, but more life-affirming approaches to this common and complex human condition are possible. This webinar will explore spiritual aspects of dementia, highlighting the power and possibilities of reframing dementia in hopeful, humanizing terms. Participants will be invited to consider dementia beyond progressive vacancy and dread—making room for […]