LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Presented by Dr. Allison Reiss & Leah Daly, MPH Course Description: Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 7 million people in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease can destabilize a family and community. So how can we prevent this? Risk factors and prevention strategies remain confusing and misunderstood. In this training […]

Keeping the Faith; How to Reconnect People with Alzheimer's Disease to their Religion and Sacred Traditions Rabbi Daniel Isaacson and Rev. Christopher B. Wolf, M.Div., will talk about the deep meaning of religion in people’s lives. They will guide us through the rituals and time-honored traditions such as prayers, blessings, scripture, sacred text and music […]

Cultural Competence Course LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar2 CE Credits Available Course Description: This interactive course explores the critical connection between cultural competence, social determinants of health (SDOH), and brain health across diverse communities. Participants will examine how factors such as education, income, neighborhood conditions, healthcare access, discrimination, and cultural beliefs influence cognitive health outcomes and dementia […]

Sponsors: Clinical Course 2 CE credits (FREE) Location: Inspir Carnegie Hill 1802 2nd Ave., New York, NY 10128 This program explores how trauma can shape the experiences of individuals living with dementia and how cognitive changes may cause past traumatic memories to resurface. Participants will learn the principles of a universal trauma-informed approach to care—building […]

Dr. Christina Chen will address how chronic loneliness can increase the risk of developing memory loss conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias, and the biological and behavioral mechanisms behind this risk.  She will include positive methods for changing a state of loneliness with the goal of maintaining brain health as well as improving […]

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LIVE, Interactive Training2 CE credits Course Description: This general course explores the critical impact dementia and related illnesses have on a person’s ability to communicate. As dementia progresses, communication abilities often change, requiring care partners and professionals to adjust their approach. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the many ways individuals living with dementia […]

Hosted and Sponsored by: Sponsor: Location: National Council of Jewish Women – New York241 West 72 Street New York, NY 10023 Presenter: Leah Daly MPH, CHES Senior Manager, Educational Programs and Services, AFA Special Guest Presenter: Dasha Kiper MA, MSW Director of Caregiver Support, Renewal Memory Partners After receiving her MA in clinical psychology from […]

Dr. Leipzig will speak to us on what caregivers should be doing for their preventive health and how to prioritize what makes sense for our loved ones,  including an update on Alzheimer’s prevention and testing. Speaker: ROSANNE M. LEIPZIG, MD, PhD Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD , is an internationally recognized leader in Geriatrics and an emerita […]

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General Course2 CE creditsLIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: When people think of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is often the first condition that comes to mind; however, many other illnesses fall under the umbrella of dementia-related disorders. In this general course, participants will learn about a range of dementia-related illnesses, including dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia, […]