LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: For most, sexual health is an uncomfortable, or worse, unspoken topic. The reluctance to discuss this breeds shame and misinformation among individuals of all ages. However, this becomes increasingly true when discussing this with older adults and individuals with cognitive decline. Ignoring the complexities of this […]

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322 8th Avenue, FL 7 Could your thrift store finds make you rich? Did grandma leave you more than you expected in her jewelry box? Find out at this event! Join the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, as well as our partners VNS Health and Paper Moon Moves, for a one-of-a-kind event. We will be offering […]

322 8th Avenue, FL 7 Could your thrift store finds make you rich? Did grandma leave you more than you expected in her jewelry box? Find out at this event! Join the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, as well as our partners VNS Health and Paper Moon Moves, for a one-of-a-kind event. We will be offering […]

Inspir at Carnegie Hill, 1802 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10128 2.5 CE credits Course description: In this cultural competence workshop, participants will learn about the intersection between dementia and […]

Inspir at Carnegie Hill, 1802 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10128 2.5 CE credits Course description: In this cultural competence workshop, participants will learn about the intersection between dementia and […]

Challenging Behaviors in People with Dementia Dr. Linda Ercoli will talk about the types of challenging behaviors that can occur in people with Alzheimer’s disease, and other types of dementia, […]

Challenging Behaviors in People with Dementia Dr. Linda Ercoli will talk about the types of challenging behaviors that can occur in people with Alzheimer’s disease, and other types of dementia, […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: Throughout the history of the colonizing of the land known presently as the United States, from the introduction of the trans-Atlantic […]

This AFA Fireside Chat explains the different legal tools available to help families make their financial care plans and why it’s never too soon to start. Speaker:Richard Courtney, Esq., CELAFounding […]

Mild Cognitive Impairment: What Is It and How Does It Relate to Alzheimer’s Disease? Join Dr. Nathaniel Chin for an engaging and informative webinar on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), where […]

Mild Cognitive Impairment: What Is It and How Does It Relate to Alzheimer’s Disease? Join Dr. Nathaniel Chin for an engaging and informative webinar on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), where he will explain what MCI is and how it differs from normal aging, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Chin will walk through the diagnositc process, […]

Mild Cognitive Impairment: What Is It and How Does It Relate to Alzheimer’s Disease? Join Dr. Nathaniel Chin for an engaging and informative webinar on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), where he will explain what MCI is and how it differs from normal aging, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Chin will walk through the diagnositc process, […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: This general course describes the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, risk factors, and cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Participants will then learn how the disease can affect everyone differently based on factors like a person’s physical health, social psychology, history of trauma, their environment, and […]

Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia - Are They Related? Dr. Charles Bernick will discuss the different types of Traumatic Brain Injury, talk about the effect of repetitive injuries to brain health in later life, and share the results of his 15+ year study following sports professionals and brain trauma. Speaker: Charles Bernick, MD, MPH Senior Director, Cognitive Disorders […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: When remembering past events, sometimes it is difficult to recall details, yet the emotions we experienced at that time come flooding back. Triggered by our five senses -- the smells, sights, sounds, tastes, and feelings teleport us back like it is happening in the here and […]

LGBTQ+ older adults have lived through eras marked by both profound injustice and courageous resilience. Their life stories reflect decades of shifting social attitudes, political struggles, and cultural milestones—experiences that […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 1.5 CE Credits Available Course Description: Curating a multi-faceted dementia friendly environment is a foundational principle of providing well rounded memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer's […]

Barriers to care, including geography, accessibility, language, and cultural, can cause communities to become medically underserved. This AFA Fireside Chat will discuss common barriers that cause communities to become medically […]

Location: AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, 149 Schleigel Boulevard, Amityville, NY 11701 Celebrate Grandparents Appreciation Month at AFA’s new Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center with a day […]

LGBTQ+ older adults have lived through eras marked by both profound injustice and courageous resilience. Their life stories reflect decades of shifting social attitudes, political struggles, and cultural milestones—experiences that […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: What comprises a family can look different for many, yet there is a shared understanding that family members rely on each […]

Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Professional Leadership Council Seven24 Collective, 362 W 13th St, New York, NY 10014, USA Join the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) for an […]

Location: Bristal Assisted Living at Westbury 117 Post Ave. Westbury, NY 11590 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: In U.S. society, LGBTQ+ individuals have historically faced marginalization and discrimination. These […]

Recording available: Location: The Villas at Dominican Village Helen Butler O.P. Hall 565 Albany Avenue Amityville, NY 11701 FORUM AGENDA 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM ET Registration, Continental Breakfast, Exhibits […]

Location: 322 8th Avenue 7th floor NYC Program Description: Join us for a cozy, creative, and curated FREE networking event for guests to celebrate the season and connect with your […]

THE GROWING CASE FOR MUSIC IN DEMENTIA CARE A practical session for professionals and family/personal caregivers on using personalized music to support people living with dementia - at home and in […]

Sundowning is a common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia-related illnesses that can be challenging for caregivers. This episode will explain sundowning and its symptoms; describe how it can be addressed; and […]

Curious about Alzheimer’s and dementia? Want to learn more about what symptoms to look out for or ways that you can live a brain healthy lifestyle? The Alzheimer’s Foundation of […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: Research and social awareness have made great strides in identifying how psychological trauma and chronic stress can cause mental illness and […]

Giving up driving privileges, accepting in-home help, and moving from a home into a professional care setting are some of the challenging conversations caregivers often have with their loved ones living with dementia. This episode will provide practical tips on approaching these topics with a loved one in a sensitive, constructive manner; explain what makes […]

Enhancing Resilience in Aging: Digital Health Approaches to Geriatric Rehabilitation Dr. Najafi will discuss how digital health innovations—ranging from wearables to artificial intelligence—are transforming the way we age by helping people stay healthier and more independent. What began with simple step counters has evolved into smart devices that can detect early signs of physical or […]

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 […]