Care Connection Webinar: Improving Quality of Life with Music-Based Interventions
Music is not just entertainment. Dr. Tomaino will speak about the profound effect of personalized music in recalling and re-experiencing memories. Learn how applying musical interventions can support people with Alzheimer’s, and their caregivers, by decreasing difficult behaviors. Guest Speaker Dr. Concetta Tomaino Executive Director and co-founder, with renowned author and neurologist Oliver Sacks, of […]
Educating America Tour: Irvine, CA
Hilton Irvine/Orange County 18800 Macarthur Blvd. Irvine, CALocation: *Doors open at 9am for continental breakfast & memory screenings* *All events are in-person unless otherwise noted. Please do not register if you cannot attend IN-PERSON* OUR SPEAKERS CONFERENCE AGENDA 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT Continental Breakfast and Memory Screenings available 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM PT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. […]
Macro Level Cultural Consideration in Dementia Care: A Population-Based Approach
Social and Cultural Competence Course LIVE Interactive Webinar In American society, our most vulnerable populations are at a greater risk for morbidity and mortality. This phenomenon is the same for dementia. This LIVE Interactive workshop aims to look at the following three modifiable health factors 1) social determinants of health 2) barriers to care and […]
Free Memory Screenings with AFA and Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mount Sinai South Nassau One Healthy Way, Oceanside, NYNo appointment required. No minimum age or insurance prerequisites. Parking available in the visitor's lot. What Are Memory Screenings? A memory screening is a simple, quick, noninvasive "healthy brain checkup" that tests memory and other thinking skills through a brief series of questions and/or tasks. Memory screenings are not a diagnosis of any particular illness […]
Educating America Tour: Denver, CO
More info to come about this exciting event, which will bring together local resources to share knowledge for family caregivers and dementia care professionals. All are welcome! Notify me when event agenda and registration are live:
Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication– A LIVE, INTERACTIVE Webinar Training
General Course LIVE Interactive Webinar This LIVE interactive Webinar workshop will aim to highlight the importance of understanding the impact dementia and related illness has on a person's ability to communicate. As a result, care partners and care professionals may need to shift their communication approach and gain insight into the variety of ways individuals […]
Educating America Tour: Seattle, WA
More info to come about this exciting event, which will bring together local resources to share knowledge for family caregivers and dementia care professionals. All are welcome! Notify me when event agenda and registration are live:
Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community in Dementia Care – A LIVE, INTERACTIVE Webinar Training
Social and Cultural Competence Course LIVE Interactive Webinar In American society, LGBTQIA+ individuals have been marginalized and discriminated against, thus increasing the vulnerability and susceptibility of morbidity and mortality. In this LIVE interactive workshop, we will learn about the important intersection between dementia and the LGBTQIA community. In this general course, we aim to learn […]
Educating America Tour: Indianapolis, IN
More info to come about this exciting event, which will bring together local resources to share knowledge for family caregivers and dementia care professionals. All are welcome! Notify me when event agenda and registration are live:
Gaining a Deeper Understanding of Dementia and Substance Misuse to Eliminate Stigma – A LIVE, INTERACTIVE Webinar Training
Clinical Course LIVE Interactive Webinar In American society, often times individuals with substance use are highly stigmatized and this can have a major impact on health and wellness. In this live interactive workshop, we will be taking a deep look into the relationship between dementia and substance use. We will discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as […]
