Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

Care Connection Webinar: Living With Dementia – Exploring Sexuality, the Last Taboo

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 […]

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 […]

Care Connection Webinar: Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America

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: […]

Care Connection Webinar: New Rules for End of Life Care

  Caring for someone as they approach the end of their life is not the same as caring for someone who is going to get better. Unfortunately, most people don't know this. That is why Barbara Karnes, RN, created the award-winning film New Rules for End of Life Care: A Guide on the Stages of […]

Care Connection Webinar: Mindfulness Matters Every day

Being able to stay present and focused can be a challenge in today’s society. This workshop will offer breathing techniques, body movement, and meditation to keep all in the moment. Clear the mind, feel the breath, and move the body with strength and ease. All that is needed is the commitment to this time together […]