This session will cover Costs and Choices in Medicare including Medicare Part A and Part B – Premiums; Deductibles and other Cost-Sharing, Medigap/Medicare Supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage/Medicare Health Plans, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. And we will also discuss programs that help with Medicare costs including the Medicare Savings Programs, Extra Help/LIS and EPIC. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The first in a series about Medicare fraud to assist caregivers and their family members, this presentation will give an overview of Medicare fraud and teach individuals how to read their Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) and Explanation of Benefits (EOBs). We will also discuss using a health care journal, another tool to aid in the detection […]

This presentation will focus on how sexuality and intimacy is an important human need for everyone, including individuals who are living with the diagnosis of a dementia or memory challenges, their partners and caregivers. We will provide a safe space to engage in discussion about the sexual behaviors with a person-centered approach. Attendees will learn […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tia Powell, MD, will discuss findings of a recently released report to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their caregivers from the National Academies of Science,  Engineering and Medicine, (NASEM). These findings will set out recommendations for the next decade of research in the behavioral and social sciences in this area. Guest speaker: […]

Learn about some of the latests scams and some old scams with new twists, the latest health care takedowns, and how to prevent becoming a victim. Guest speaker: Bethann Nelson Director, New York State Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)       Click here to register