BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alzheimer's Foundation of America - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Alzheimer's Foundation of America X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://alzfdn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alzheimer's Foundation of America REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111140 CREATED:20251223T212425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T212805Z UID:60558-1770642000-1770645600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Care Connection Webinar: Loneliness: A Hidden Risk for Memory Decline DESCRIPTION: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 the quality of life for people currently living with dementia. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Christina Chen\, MD\n\nChristina Chen\, M.D.\, is a geriatrician in the division of Community Internal Medicine\, Geriatrics and Palliative Care at Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minn.\, with a dual appointment in Integrative Medicine and Health\, where she trained in acupuncture. Dr. Chen is involved in a variety of educational endeavors\, including course director for geriatrics curriculum (Senior Sages Program) at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine\, didactic core curriculum leader for the Geriatrics Medicine Fellowship\, and course director for the Care of the Older Adult\, a continuing medical education conference. Her research focus is on transforming dementia care through integrative therapies and environmental redesign and she has led several clinical trials. Dr. Chen is the host of the Mayo Clinic podcast\, “Aging Forward.” \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-loneliness-a-hidden-risk-for-memory-decline/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111140 CREATED:20251231T175617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T192948Z UID:60599-1770804000-1770814800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Houston\, TX DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 9:00 am. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/houston-tx/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111140 CREATED:20260128T190801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T190959Z UID:60831-1770890400-1770904800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA Health Screening Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-health-screening-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T141000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111140 CREATED:20251210T211944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T213100Z UID:60473-1771416000-1771423800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication DESCRIPTION:LIVE\, Interactive Training2 CE credits \n\n\n\n \n\nCourse 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 express their needs\, even when words may no longer be available.\nThe course will reframe behaviors that are sometimes labeled as “problematic” by recognizing them as expressions of unmet needs. We will introduce strategies to proactively identify and respond to these needs\, with a focus on the universal principles of trauma-informed care. Facilitators will also provide practical tools to help de-escalate and diffuse challenging situations when they arise.\nDesigned to be fully interactive\, this live interactive webinar encourages engagement through instructor-led discussions\, case vignette analysis\, and open Q&A. Participants will leave with practical\, person-centered strategies to enhance communication and improve quality of care for those living with dementia.\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to:\n1. Describe how dementia and related illnesses affect a person’s ability to communicate.\n2. Recognize the various ways individuals living with dementia express their needs\, including nonverbal communication.\n3. Reframe “problematic” behaviors as expressions of unmet needs.\n4. Apply trauma-informed care principles to support effective communication and address distress.\n5. Develop person-centered approaches to enhance communication and overall quality of care for individuals living with dementia. \n\n \n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication\n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*02/18/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/understanding-behaviors-as-forms-of-communication/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111140 CREATED:20260128T191149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191344Z UID:60835-1772013600-1772024400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Prevent the Financial Exploitation of Seniors DESCRIPTION: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/prevent-the-financial-exploitation-of-seniors/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260107T190803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194030Z UID:60645-1773248400-1773259200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Reframing Agitation and Aggression: Understanding the “Why” and Practical Applications DESCRIPTION:Hosted and Sponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: National Council of Jewish Women – New York241 West 72 Street New York\, NY 10023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Leah Daly MPH\, CHES Senior Manager\, Educational Programs and Services\, AFA \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest Presenter: Dasha Kiper MA\, MSW Director of Caregiver Support\, Renewal Memory Partners \n\n\n\n\nAfter receiving her MA in clinical psychology from Columbia University\, Dasha Kiper MA\, MSW Director of Caregiver Support\, Renewal Memory Partners became a live-in caregiver for a holocaust survivor suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. For the past fifteen years\, she has supported family and professional caregivers and mental health professionals. She is the Director of Caregiver Support at Renewal Memory Partners. Her book Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia\, the Caregiver\, and the Human Brain\, published to wide acclaim both in the U.S. and abroad\, interweaves case histories and brain science to illuminate the neurological challenges facing family caregivers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description (General Course)\n\nIndividuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions may experience episodes of agitation or aggression. While these behaviors are sometimes misunderstood as being within the person’s control\, they are in fact a result of changes in the brain that affect comprehension\, communication\, and coping abilities. This general course reframes agitation and aggression as responsive behaviors—signals that the person is experiencing distress.\n\nBy the end of the presentation participants can\n \n\n\n\n\nExplain how neurodegenerative diseases impact communication and contribute to behaviors such as agitation and aggression.\n\n\n\nIdentify common medical\, environmental\, and caregiving triggers that may cause distress.\n\n\n\nInterpret what individuals with dementia may be trying to communicate through these behaviors caused by medical\, environmental\, or caregiving triggers.\n\n\n\nDevelop personalized de-escalation strategies for caregivers that reduce distress and promote safety.\n\n\n\nEffectively empathize with and create systems to address caregivers’ distress.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\nAgenda 5:00 – 5:30 – Food and Beverages 5:30 – 5:50 – Brief presentations from our sponsors 5:50 – 8:00 – Workshop (10 min break included) \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n2 CE credits available for social workers and certified case managers licensed in an ASWB-accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: NJ is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation; please check back soon).AFA #1898 is approved as an ACE provider. \n\n\n\nWe appreciate your interest in attending. At this time\, the event is at capacity. To be placed on the waitlist\, please reach out to Ldaly@alzfdn.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlzheimer’s & Dementia Online Academy\n\n\n\n\n\nDementia Care Professional Trainings & Educational Workshops URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/reframing-agitation-and-aggression-understanding-the-why-and-practical-applications/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260204T210820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T193954Z UID:60970-1773320400-1773324000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Care Connection Webinar: An Ounce of Prevention DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: ROSANNE M. LEIPZIG\, MD\, PhD\n\nRosanne M. Leipzig\, MD\, PhD \, is an internationally recognized leader in Geriatrics and an emerita professor of the Mount Sinai’s Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine.   She is the editor-in-chief of Focus on Healthy Aging\, a monthly newsletter for consumers\, and the author of Honest Aging: An Insider’s Guide to the Second Half of Life. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-an-ounce-of-prevention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260127T210451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T133657Z UID:60818-1773828000-1773838800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Portland\, OR DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 9:00 am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 Educating Across America Tour: Portland\, OR Registration Form\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Street AddressCity\, State\, ZIP(Required) \n \n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Please register as:(Required)\n \n Family Caregiver\n \n \n Sponsor\n \n \n AFA Member Organization\n \n \n Professional - Specify below (Attorney\, Caregiver\, Clinician\, Social Worker\, etc.)\n \n \n General Public\n \n \n Individual with Dementia\n Register as Professional\n \n Doctor/Nurse\n \n \n Professional caregiver\n \n \n Case manager/social worker\n \n \n Attorney\n \n \n Memory care/nursing home staff\n \n \n Other\, please specify\n Register as other:Please describe your profession:How did you hear about our conference?(Required)\n \n AFA Website/Email\n \n \n AFA Newsletter\n \n \n Employer/Colleague\n \n \n Friend/Family Member\n \n \n Social Media (Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, etc.)\n \n \n Media outlets (TV\, newspaper\, radio\, etc.)\n \n \n Post Card\n Organization (if applicable)Would your organization/agency like to become an AFA member?(Required)YesNoAlready a memberWould you like to get a free memory screening?(Required)Onsite screenings are offered on a first come\, first served basis until times slots are filled.YesNoWould your organization like to become an AFA memory screening site?(Required)YesNoAlready a memory screening siteAge(Required)18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to answerGender(Required)Prefer not to answerManWomanOtherEthnicity(Required)American Indian/Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerAre you interested in coming early or staying late to volunteer and help us provide a better experience for attendees?(Required)\n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering at 8:00 AM\n \n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering after the event until 1:30 PM\n \n \n Not at this time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/2026-educating-across-america-tour-portland-or/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T151000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20251217T203031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T213611Z UID:60510-1773838800-1773846600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:An Overview of the Other Types of Dementia-Related Illnesses DESCRIPTION:General Course2 CE creditsLIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n\n\n\nCourse 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\, and frontotemporal degeneration. For each type of dementia-related illness\, the course will cover causes\, risk factors\, key characteristics\, symptomology\, and strategies for managing symptoms and disease progression. Participants will also learn how to effectively support families and respond to challenging symptoms\, including loss of empathy\, compulsive behaviors\, and anosognosia—the phenomenon in which an individual does not recognize their own symptoms. This fully interactive\, live webinar encourages engagement throughout the session. Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions\, contribute to instructor-led discussions\, and participate in real-time dialogue to deepen understanding of dementia-related illnesses and best practices for care. From this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n 1. Differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses\, including dementia with Lewy bodies\, vascular dementia\, and frontotemporal degeneration. 2. Identify the causes\, risk factors\, and key characteristics of each type of dementia-related illness. 3. Apply strategies to manage symptoms and support disease progression. 4. Recognize and respond appropriately to challenging symptoms such as loss of empathy\, compulsive behaviors\, and anosognosia. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: An Overview of the Other Types of Dementia-Related Illnesses\n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*03/18/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/an-overview-of-the-other-types-of-dementia-related-illnesses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260323T174535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T184231Z UID:61524-1775480400-1775484000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:CARE CONNECTION WEBINAR - April 2026 DESCRIPTION:Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia: a caregiver’s guide\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nDr. Koppel will give an overview of the available and emerging blood tests being employed in clinical trials that are now being made available to clinicians in outpatient practice to enhance diagnostic accuracy in Alzheimer’s disease . \n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER: JEREMY L. KOPPEL\, M.D. Dr. Koppel is a longtime physician specializing in geriatric psychiatry and Co-Director at the Litwin-Zucker Center for the Study of Alzheimer’s Disease at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health\, in Manhasset.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-april-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260128T162835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T204711Z UID:60826-1776247200-1776258000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:2026 Educating Across America: Las Vegas\, NV DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 9:00 am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 Educating Across America Tour: Las Vegas\, NV Registration Form\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Street AddressCity\, State\, ZIP(Required) \n \n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Please register as:(Required)\n \n Family Caregiver\n \n \n Sponsor\n \n \n AFA Member Organization\n \n \n Professional - Specify below (Attorney\, Caregiver\, Clinician\, Social Worker\, etc.)\n \n \n General Public\n \n \n Individual with Dementia\n Register as Professional\n \n Doctor/Nurse\n \n \n Professional caregiver\n \n \n Case manager/social worker\n \n \n Attorney\n \n \n Memory care/nursing home staff\n \n \n Other\, please specify\n Register as other:Please describe your profession:How did you hear about our conference?(Required)\n \n AFA Website/Email\n \n \n AFA Newsletter\n \n \n Employer/Colleague\n \n \n Friend/Family Member\n \n \n Social Media (Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, etc.)\n \n \n Media outlets (TV\, newspaper\, radio\, etc.)\n \n \n Post Card\n Organization (if applicable)Would your organization/agency like to become an AFA member?(Required)YesNoAlready a memberWould you like to get a free memory screening?(Required)YesNoOnsite screenings are offered on a first come\, first served basis until times slots are filled.Would your organization like to become an AFA memory screening site?(Required)YesNoAlready a memory screening siteAge(Required)18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to answerGender(Required)Prefer not to answerManWomanOtherEthnicity(Required)American Indian/Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerAre you interested in coming early or staying late to volunteer and help us provide a better experience for attendees?(Required)\n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering at 8:00 AM\n \n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering after the event until 1:30 PM\n \n \n Not at this time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/2026-educating-across-america-las-vegas-nv/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T161000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260129T195254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200338Z UID:60878-1776261600-1776269400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Best Practices for Curating a Dementia-Friendly Environment DESCRIPTION:General Course2 CE creditsLIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Curating a multi-faceted dementia friendly environment is a foundational principle of providing well rounded memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The environmental design of a living space can support or hinder either professional or personal care partners’ ability to facilitate meaningful living. Participants will be enlightened and even surprised how design and technology choices\, as well as staff training\, affect an individual’s personal independence\, comfort\, and safety in their daily lives. In this course\, participants will learn about the importance of providing a dementia friendly environment for their loved ones or residents—whether it be in a residential community\, day program\, respite care\, or other location providing memory care. We explore different adaptations and design elements that can improve someone’s quality of life while keeping their space comfortable and homey. This course is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions\, as well as case vignette discussions\, and a Q&A session at the end.\n\nFrom this course you will be able to:\n1. Adapt or design a living environment that is dementia friendly. \n2. Implement safety measures in interior and exterior spaces.\n3. Employ strategies to promote independence and implement adaptive technology. \n4. Creatively facilitate meaningful living\, through the environmental design of a living space. \n \n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Best Practices for Curating a Dementia-Friendly Environment\n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*04/15/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/best-practices-for-curating-a-dementia-friendly-environment-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260309T175034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164028Z UID:61441-1776963600-1776974400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:When Memory Fades\, Music Remains: Tapping into the Power of Emotional Memories in Dementia Care DESCRIPTION:Free Clinical Course\n\n\n\n2 CE credits \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: The Bristal Assisted Living at Massapequa\n400 County Line Rd. \nMassapequa\, NY 11758\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description: When recalling past events\, we may struggle to remember specific details\, yet the emotions associated with those experiences often remain vivid. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease\, emotional memories persist much longer than less emotionally charged short- or long-term memories. These memories can be triggered by the five senses—smells\, sights\, sounds\, tastes\, and touch—transporting the person back to the original experience as if it were happening in the present.\n\n\nThis clinical workshop will explore how emotions\, whether positive or negative\, outlast factual memories and shape the lived experience of individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related illnesses. Participants will examine how care partners and professionals can intentionally generate positive emotional experiences while recognizing the enduring influence of emotional life.\n\nA significant portion of this session will focus on the therapeutic use of music as a powerful gateway to emotional memory. Justin Russo\, Director of Programming at the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function\, will explore how personalized music can access preserved neural pathways\, evoke meaningful emotional responses\, reduce distress\, and enhance connection. Attendees will gain practical guidance on incorporating music intentionally and safely into care settings to promote engagement\, communication\, and overall wellbeing.\n\nThis live\, interactive workshop encourages engagement throughout. Attendees may ask questions\, participate in instructor-led discussions\, engage in case vignette analysis\, and take part in a Q&A session.\n\nFrom this workshop you will be able to:\n \n\n\n\n\nExplain how emotional memories persist longer than factual memories in individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease.\n\n\n\nDescribe how sensory stimuli—particularly music—can trigger emotional memories and influence behavior and lived experience.\n\n\n\nIdentify evidence-informed approaches for using personalized music to evoke positive emotional responses and reduce distress.\n\n\n\nApply practical strategies that tap into emotional memory to strengthen connection\, enhance communication\, and promote overall wellbeing.\n\n\n\nAdapt care practices to acknowledge and honor the emotional life of individuals with dementia as a central part of person-centered care.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\nAgenda 5:00 – 5:30 – Dinner  5:30 – 5:50 – Brief presentations from our sponsors 5:50 – 8:00 – Workshop (10 min break included) \n\n\n\nHosted and Sponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPresenter: Jennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI\n\nJennifer Reeder is the Director of Education and Social Services for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. This includes overseeing AFA’s National Toll-Free Helpline staffed by licensed social workers\, and community class programs all instructed by various therapists and educators. Ms. Reeder graduated in 2011 from Temple University with a Maters of Social Work\, and entered the not-for-profit sector providing in-home therapy to families in the Philadelphia area for over 9 years. She is proud to now be supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses while providing clinical guidance to the licensed social workers of AFA. She encourages engagement and peer support from attendees\, while drawing from real life situations to enhance the learning process. \n \n\n\n\nPresenter Bio: Justin Russo\n\nJustin Russo is the Director of Programming at the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF)\, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the therapeutic power of music to awaken\, stimulate\, and heal. In his role\, Justin oversees IMNF’s training initiatives\, including Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare and the MUSIC & MEMORY® Certification Program\, which trains care professionals to implement personalized music as a non-pharmacological intervention for individuals living with dementia and related conditions. Since 2015\, he has supported the Music & Memory program’s growth to over 5\,800 certified healthcare organizations worldwide.\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAFA #1898 is approved as an ACE provider.\nThis training is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide Continuing Education (CE) Credits and pre-approved by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC). AFA is an approved continuing-education provider for licensed social workers by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). \n\n\n\n \n \n Event Registration: In-Person Continuing Education Event: When Memory Fades\, Music Remains\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n StateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n 2026 Photo consent formI agree to the photo release form belowI choose not to appear in photosI hereby grant to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. (the “Foundation”) the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use and/or reproduce my (and/or my child’s or children’s) name\, likeness\, image\, voice\, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any photos\, video recordings\, audiotapes\, digital images\, and the like\, taken or made on behalf of the Foundation. I agree that the Foundation has complete ownership of such material and can use said material for any purpose consistent with the Foundation’s mission. These uses include\, but are not limited to\, videos\, publications\, advertisements\, news releases\, Web sites\, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation for the use of such images\, video\, likeness\, etc.This field is hidden when viewing the formPhoto Release Form* I agree to the photo release form below.I hereby grant to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. (the “Foundation”) the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use and/or reproduce my (and/or my child’s or children’s) name\, likeness\, image\, voice\, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any photos\, video recordings\, audiotapes\, digital images\, and the like\, taken or made on behalf of the Foundation. I agree that the Foundation has complete ownership of such material and can use said material for any purpose consistent with the Foundation’s mission. These uses include\, but are not limited to\, videos\, publications\, advertisements\, news releases\, Web sites\, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation for the use of such images\, video\, likeness\, etc.\n\nI hereby release and discharge the Foundation\, and its agents\, representatives and assignees from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of my name\, likeness\, image\, voice and/or appearance\, including any and all claims for invasion of privacy\, right of publicity\, misappropriation or misuse of image\, and/or defamation.\n\nI represent that I am over the age of eighteen (18) years (or I am the parent or legal guardian of one or more children to whom this release applies) and that I have read the foregoing and fully understand its contents. This release shall be binding upon me\, my heirs\, legal representatives\, and assigns.\n\nThis release is being made and entered into under the laws of the State of New York and shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of said state. This agreement embodies the entire agreement of the parties.This field is hidden when viewing the formPhoto Release Form* I choose not to appear in any photos.How did you hear about this event?*AFANational Council of Jewish Women – New YorkRenewal Memory PartnersWhere do you work?*Type N/A if this does not apply to youWhat is your profession?*Type N/A if this does not apply to you\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/when-memory-fades-music-remains-tapping-into-the-power-of-emotional-memories-in-dementia-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260304T184246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T190547Z UID:61352-1778661000-1778689800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Location: Capitol Hill\, Washington\, DC \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAFA’s Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day brings volunteers together from across America to advocate for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses on Capitol Hill. Volunteers will interact with the offices of all 535 members of the House of Representatives and Senate to advocate for additional appropriations for Alzheimer’s research and caregiver support\, as well as legislation to enhance services for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Briefings from federal lawmakers will also be held to update participants about Alzheimer’s-related public policy advances. \n\n\n\n8:30 am to 9 am: Convene on Capitol Hill for orientation (location TBD) 9 am to 11:15 am: Meetings/visits to Congressional offices 11:30 am to 1:30 pm: Legislative briefing and lunch (location TBD) 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Meetings/visits to Congressional offices 4:30 pm: Event ends \n\n\n\n \n \n Event Registration: AFA’s Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day 2026\n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent DatesMay 13\, 2026Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Organization (if applicable)Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n PhoneWaiver of Liability and Photo Release(Required) I have read and agree to the terms belowI hereby\, for myself\, my heirs\, executors\, administrators\, assigns\, or personal representatives (hereinafter collectively\, "Releasor\," "I" or "me"\, which terms shall also include Releaser's parents or guardian if Releaser is under 18 years of age)\, knowingly and voluntarily enter into this WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY and hereby waive any and all rights\, claims or causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Activity; and I hereby release and forever discharge ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA\, located at 322 8th Ave 16th FL\, New York\, New York 10001\, their affiliates\, managers\, members\, agents\, attorneys\, staff\, volunteers\, heirs\, representatives\, predecessors\, successors and assigns (collectively "Releasees")\, from any physical or psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Activity.\n\nI\, hereby authorize the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America the right and permission to copyright and/or publish\, reproduce or otherwise use my name\, voice\, and likeness in video\, photographs\, written materials\, and audio-visual recordings. I acknowledge and understand these materials about or of me may be used for both commercial and/or non-commercial purposes.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-alzheimers-advocacy-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260401T152910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153255Z UID:61616-1778763600-1778767200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Care Connection - May 2026 DESCRIPTION:Which Legal Documents Are Needed When Alzheimer’s Touches Your Family?\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThere may come a time when you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s. Regardless of the stage\, it can take a deeply emotional\, legal\, and financial toll on your family. Join us as we point out some issues your family may face and how planning and a few simple legal documents can relieve the burden and help you move forward to focus on care. This webinar will also provide an update on guardianships/conservatorships.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Matthew Raphan\, Esq. \n\n\n\nMatthew is a Partner at Raphan Law Partners\, LLP\, one of New York’s premier elder law firms. His practice areas include Estate Planning\, Alzheimer’s Planning\, Wills\, Trusts\, and Guardianships. Matthew’s personal and professional experiences with family members afflicted with Alzheimer’s gives him a well-rounded perspective when it comes to legal needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-may-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260130T191133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T152242Z UID:60902-1779271200-1779282000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Wichita\, KS DESCRIPTION:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Wichita\, KS Registration Form\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Street AddressCity\, State\, ZIP(Required) \n \n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Please register as:(Required)\n \n Family Caregiver\n \n \n Sponsor\n \n \n AFA Member Organization\n \n \n Professional - Specify below (Attorney\, Caregiver\, Clinician\, Social Worker\, etc.)\n \n \n General Public\n \n \n Individual with Dementia\n Register as Professional\n \n Doctor/Nurse\n \n \n Professional caregiver\n \n \n Case manager/social worker\n \n \n Attorney\n \n \n Memory care/nursing home staff\n \n \n Other\, please specify\n Register as other:Please describe your profession:How did you hear about our conference?(Required)\n \n AFA Website/Email\n \n \n AFA Newsletter\n \n \n Employer/Colleague\n \n \n Friend/Family Member\n \n \n Social Media (Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, etc.)\n \n \n Media outlets (TV\, newspaper\, radio\, etc.)\n \n \n Post Card\n Organization (if applicable)Would your organization/agency like to become an AFA member?(Required)YesNoAlready a memberWould you like to get a free memory screening?(Required)YesNoOnsite screenings are offered on a first come\, first served basis until times slots are filled.Would your organization like to become an AFA memory screening site?(Required)YesNoAlready a memory screening siteAge(Required)18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to answerGender(Required)Prefer not to answerManWomanOtherEthnicity(Required)American Indian/Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerAre you interested in coming early or staying late to volunteer and help us provide a better experience for attendees?(Required)\n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering at 8:00 AM\n \n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering after the event until 1:30 PM\n \n \n Not at this time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/2026-educating-across-america-tour-wichita-ks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T141000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260210T190322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191445Z UID:61065-1779278400-1779286200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Safe Walking: A Strengths-Based Approach to Wandering DESCRIPTION:General Course2 CE creditsLIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n\n\n\nCourse Description: In this general course\, participants will learn about the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia that can cause a person to lose their way while trying to navigate or accomplish a goal. This experience of “getting lost” can occur at any stage of the disease. This course will examine common reasons why individuals with Alzheimer’s disease may attempt to leave their environment—looking not just at the behavior itself\, but at what the person may be trying to achieve. A key focus will be on the importance of learning about a person’s life history\, daily routines\, and sources of meaning\, as these often provide valuable insight into what drives their actions. Participants will be encouraged to reframe the idea of “wandering” from a behavior to be managed or stopped\, to “walking”—an activity that can foster purpose\, reduce stress\, and promote overall health and well-being. In addition\, facilitators will guide participants through strategies to create individualized safety plans that address the risks of walking\, getting lost\, or becoming disoriented\, while still honoring autonomy and quality of life. Designed to be fully interactive\, this live interactive webinar encourages engagement through instructor-led discussions\, case vignette analysis\, and open Q&A. \n\n\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe how cognitive and behavioral symptoms of dementia contribute to getting lost or disorientation.\n\n\n\nRecognize common reasons why individuals with dementia may attempt to leave their environment and what they may be trying to achieve.\n\n\n\nExplain the value of incorporating a person’s life history and routines into care planning and communication.\n\n\n\nReframe “wandering” as purposeful walking that can enhance well-being.\n\n\n\nDevelop a personalized safety plan to address the risks of getting lost while supporting autonomy and dignity.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Safe Walking: A Strengths-Based Approach to Wandering\n \n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*05/20/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/safe-walking-a-strengths-based-approach-to-wandering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260204T190325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190615Z UID:60943-1781690400-1781701200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Providence\, RI DESCRIPTION:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Providence\, RI Registration Form\n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Street AddressCity\, State\, ZIP(Required) \n \n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Please register as:(Required)\n \n Family Caregiver\n \n \n Sponsor\n \n \n AFA Member Organization\n \n \n Professional - Specify below (Attorney\, Caregiver\, Clinician\, Social Worker\, etc.)\n \n \n General Public\n \n \n Individual with Dementia\n Register as Professional\n \n Doctor/Nurse\n \n \n Professional caregiver\n \n \n Case manager/social worker\n \n \n Attorney\n \n \n Memory care/nursing home staff\n \n \n Other\, please specify\n Register as other:Please describe your profession:How did you hear about our conference?(Required)\n \n AFA Website/Email\n \n \n AFA Newsletter\n \n \n Employer/Colleague\n \n \n Friend/Family Member\n \n \n Social Media (Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, etc.)\n \n \n Media outlets (TV\, newspaper\, radio\, etc.)\n \n \n Post Card\n Organization (if applicable)Would your organization/agency like to become an AFA member?(Required)YesNoAlready a memberWould you like to get a free memory screening?(Required)YesNoOnsite screenings are offered on a first come\, first served basis until times slots are filled. Would your organization like to become an AFA memory screening site?(Required)YesNoAlready a memory screening siteAge(Required)18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to answerGender(Required)Prefer not to answerManWomanOtherEthnicity(Required)American Indian/Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerAre you interested in coming early or staying late to volunteer and help us provide a better experience for attendees?(Required)\n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering at 8:00 AM\n \n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering after the event until 1:30 PM\n \n \n Not at this time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/2026-educating-across-america-tour-providence-ri/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T141000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260211T185548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T195038Z UID:61081-1781697600-1781705400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Care: Creating Safety and Trust Through a Universal Approach DESCRIPTION:General Course2 CE creditsLIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Supporting a person living with dementia requires more than meeting their physical needs—it involves fostering a sense of safety\, trust\, and emotional security. The progression of dementia can naturally lead to feelings of confusion\, fear\, and vulnerability. For some individuals—especially those with a history of trauma—the cognitive changes caused by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may cause old traumatic memories or emotions to resurface\, sometimes without clear context or awareness. By applying a universal trauma-informed approach\, care providers can help reduce distress\, build trust\, and create an environment that promotes comfort and dignity. This in-person workshop provides an overview of what trauma is\, how it can manifest in older adults living with dementia\, and how the reemergence of traumatic memories may influence behavior and emotional responses. Participants will learn practical strategies such as maintaining presence\, respecting personal space\, slowing their approach\, demonstrating patience\, and observing verbal and nonverbal cues to guide interactions and care routines that may otherwise be triggering. Through instructor-led discussions\, case vignettes\, and Q&A\, attendees will explore how trauma-informed care enhances emotional safety and helps prevent re-traumatization for individuals with dementia. \n\n\n\nFrom this workshop you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe trauma-informed care as a universal approach for supporting individuals living with dementia.\n\n\n\nExplain what trauma is and how traumatic memories may resurface in people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.\n\n\n\nRecognize behaviors and emotional responses that may be linked to past trauma or distressing memories.\n\n\n\nApply key trauma-informed principles—such as patience\, presence\, and respect for personal boundaries—when providing care.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Trauma-Informed Care: Creating Safety and Trust Through a Universal Approach\n \n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*06/17/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/trauma-informed-care-creating-safety-and-trust-through-a-universal-approach/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260211T190927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T191437Z UID:61089-1784109600-1784120400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Burlington\, VT DESCRIPTION:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Burlington\, VT Registration Form\n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Street AddressCity\, State\, ZIP(Required) \n \n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Please register as:(Required)\n \n Family Caregiver\n \n \n Sponsor\n \n \n AFA Member Organization\n \n \n Professional - Specify below (Attorney\, Caregiver\, Clinician\, Social Worker\, etc.)\n \n \n General Public\n \n \n Individual with Dementia\n Register as Professional\n \n Doctor/Nurse\n \n \n Professional caregiver\n \n \n Case manager/social worker\n \n \n Attorney\n \n \n Memory care/nursing home staff\n \n \n Other\, please specify\n Register as other:Please describe your profession:How did you hear about our conference?(Required)\n \n AFA Website/Email\n \n \n AFA Newsletter\n \n \n Employer/Colleague\n \n \n Friend/Family Member\n \n \n Social Media (Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, etc.)\n \n \n Media outlets (TV\, newspaper\, radio\, etc.)\n \n \n Post Card\n Organization (if applicable)Would your organization/agency like to become an AFA member?(Required)YesNoAlready a memberWould you like to get a free memory screening?(Required)YesNoWould your organization like to become an AFA memory screening site?(Required)YesNoAlready a memory screening siteAge(Required)18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to answerGender(Required)Prefer not to answerManWomanOtherEthnicity(Required)American Indian/Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerAre you interested in coming early or staying late to volunteer and help us provide a better experience for attendees?(Required)\n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering at 8:00 AM\n \n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering after the event until 1:30 PM\n \n \n Not at this time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/2026-educating-across-america-tour-burlington-vt/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T131000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260212T192356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T192828Z UID:61097-1784113200-1784121000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:The Importance of Cultural Considerations in Dementia Care DESCRIPTION:General Course2 CE creditsLIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Available population data may underestimate the risk and prevalence of dementia across diverse communities in the United States\, and there is often a limited understanding of the specific needs these communities face. This gap has contributed to insufficient culturally informed support in dementia care. This cultural competence course is designed to broaden participants’ understanding of how dementia is perceived within specific populations\, including Black Americans\, Latine/Latino Americans\, Asian Americans\, and American Indigenous populations. Participants will explore what caregiving for elders means within these cultures\, how experiences of discrimination in healthcare can impact overall health\, and how care systems can work to provide culturally sensitive dementia services. Cultural competence is not a one-time achievement—it is an ongoing process of learning\, reflection\, and adaptation. This fully interactive live webinar encourages engagement throughout. Attendees may ask questions\, participate in instructor-led discussions\, engage in case vignette analysis\, and take part in a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n1. Describe how dementia risk\, prevalence\, and experiences of caregiving vary across diverse populations in the United States.\n2. Explain how cultural beliefs and values influence perceptions of dementia and approaches to care for older adults.\n3. Recognize the impact of discrimination and systemic inequities on the health and wellbeing of individuals with dementia.\n4. Apply principles of cultural competence to develop and provide more inclusive\, culturally sensitive dementia care.\n5. Engage in ongoing reflection and learning to enhance cultural awareness and responsiveness in professional practice.\n \n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: The Importance of Cultural Considerations in Dementia Care\n \n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*07/15/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/the-importance-of-cultural-considerations-in-dementia-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T161000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260217T180647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T142225Z UID:61112-1787148000-1787155800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Behind the Silence: Addressing Substance Misuse Among Older Adults DESCRIPTION:Clinical Course\n2 CE credits \nLocation: LIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Substance misuse among older adults is a growing yet often overlooked public health concern. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of how alcohol\, prescription medications\, and illicit substances uniquely affect individuals later in life. Participants will examine age-related physiological changes\, co-occurring medical and mental health conditions\, and the complex social factors—such as isolation\, chronic pain\, grief\, and caregiving stress—that can contribute to increased vulnerability. Through case examples\, current research\, and interactive discussion\, attendees will learn to recognize early warning signs of misuse\, differentiate them from typical aging processes\, and assess associated risks such as falls\, cognitive changes\, and medication interactions. The course emphasizes practical\, evidence-informed approaches for screening\, intervention\, and supportive communication. Special attention will be given to trauma-informed care principles\, stigma reduction\, and strategies for engaging families and care partners. Attendees may ask questions\, participate in instructor-led discussions\, engage in case vignette analysis\, and take part in a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify common patterns and risk factors for substance misuse among older adults\, including biological\, psychological\, and social contributors.\n\n\n\nRecognize signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug misuse that may be masked by or mistaken for typical age-related changes.\n\n\n\nExplain the potential health consequences of substance misuse in later life\, including impacts on cognition\, chronic disease\, mobility\, and medication safety.\n\n\n\nApply strategies that reduce stigma and enhance access to appropriate treatment\, support services\, and community resources for older adults.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Behind the Silence: Addressing Substance Misuse Among Older Adults\n \n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*08/19/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/behind-the-silence-addressing-substance-misuse-among-older-adults/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260225T202540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T202609Z UID:61176-1789552800-1789563600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Manchester\, NH DESCRIPTION:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Manchester\, NH Registration Form\n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Street AddressCity\, State\, ZIP(Required) \n \n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Please register as:(Required)\n \n Family Caregiver\n \n \n Sponsor\n \n \n AFA Member Organization\n \n \n Professional - Specify below (Attorney\, Caregiver\, Clinician\, Social Worker\, etc.)\n \n \n General Public\n \n \n Individual with Dementia\n Register as Professional\n \n Doctor/Nurse\n \n \n Professional caregiver\n \n \n Case manager/social worker\n \n \n Attorney\n \n \n Memory care/nursing home staff\n \n \n Other\, please specify\n Register as other:Please describe your profession:How did you hear about our conference?(Required)\n \n AFA Website/Email\n \n \n AFA Newsletter\n \n \n Employer/Colleague\n \n \n Friend/Family Member\n \n \n Social Media (Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, etc.)\n \n \n Media outlets (TV\, newspaper\, radio\, etc.)\n \n \n Post Card\n Organization (if applicable)Would your organization/agency like to become an AFA member?(Required)YesNoAlready a memberWould you like to get a free memory screening?(Required)YesNoOnsite screenings are offered on a first come\, first served basis until times slots are filled.Would your organization like to become an AFA memory screening site?(Required)YesNoAlready a memory screening siteAge(Required)18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to answerGender(Required)Prefer not to answerManWomanOtherEthnicity(Required)American Indian/Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerAre you interested in coming early or staying late to volunteer and help us provide a better experience for attendees?(Required)\n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering at 8:00 AM\n \n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering after the event until 1:30 PM\n \n \n Not at this time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/2026-educating-across-america-tour-manchester-nh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T151000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260312T143108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T193237Z UID:61482-1789563600-1789571400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Tapping into the Power of Emotional Memories DESCRIPTION:Clinical Course\n2 CE credits \nLocation: LIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n \n\n\n\nCourse Description: When recalling past events\, we may struggle to remember specific details\, yet the emotions associated with those experiences often remain vivid. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease\, emotional memories persist much longer than less emotionally charged short- or long-term memories. These memories can be triggered by the five senses—smells\, sights\, sounds\, tastes\, and touch—transporting the person back to the original experience as if it were happening in the present. This clinical course will explain how emotions\, whether positive or negative\, outlast factual memories and shape the lived experience of individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Understanding this allows care partners and professionals to adapt their approaches by focusing on generating positive emotional experiences and recognizing the enduring influence of emotional life. Participants will also learn practical strategies to tap into emotional memories using the five senses to strengthen connection\, enhance communication\, and promote overall wellbeing. This live interactive webinar encourages engagement throughout. Attendees may ask questions\, participate in instructor-led discussions\, engage in case vignette analysis\, and take part in a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain how emotional memories persist longer than factual memories in individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease.\n\n\n\nDescribe how the five senses can trigger emotional memories and influence behavior and experience.\n\n\n\nApply strategies to generate positive emotions and enhance the emotional wellbeing of individuals with dementia.\n\n\n\nAdapt care practices to acknowledge and honor the emotional life of individuals with dementia as a central part of their experience.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Tapping into the Power of Emotional Memories\n \n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*09/16/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/tapping-into-the-power-of-emotional-memories-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260225T203519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203549Z UID:61179-1792569600-1792602000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Little Rock\, AR DESCRIPTION:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Little Rock\, AR Registration Form\n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Street AddressCity\, State\, ZIP(Required) \n \n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Please register as:(Required)\n \n Family Caregiver\n \n \n Sponsor\n \n \n AFA Member Organization\n \n \n Professional - Specify below (Attorney\, Caregiver\, Clinician\, Social Worker\, etc.)\n \n \n General Public\n \n \n Individual with Dementia\n Register as Professional\n \n Doctor/Nurse\n \n \n Professional caregiver\n \n \n Case manager/social worker\n \n \n Attorney\n \n \n Memory care/nursing home staff\n \n \n Other\, please specify\n Register as other:Please describe your profession:How did you hear about our conference?(Required)\n \n AFA Website/Email\n \n \n AFA Newsletter\n \n \n Employer/Colleague\n \n \n Friend/Family Member\n \n \n Social Media (Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, etc.)\n \n \n Media outlets (TV\, newspaper\, radio\, etc.)\n \n \n Post Card\n Organization (if applicable)Would your organization/agency like to become an AFA member?(Required)YesNoAlready a memberWould you like to get a free memory screening?(Required)YesNoOnsite screenings are offered on a first come\, first served basis until times slots are filled.Would your organization like to become an AFA memory screening site?(Required)YesNoAlready a memory screening siteAge(Required)18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to answerGender(Required)Prefer not to answerManWomanOtherEthnicity(Required)American Indian/Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerAre you interested in coming early or staying late to volunteer and help us provide a better experience for attendees?(Required)\n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering at 8:00 AM\n \n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering after the event until 1:30 PM\n \n \n Not at this time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/2026-educating-across-america-tour-little-rock-ar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T161000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260312T141259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T141731Z UID:61471-1792591200-1792599000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Understanding Dementia in IDD: Presentation\, Progression\, and Differential Diagnosis DESCRIPTION:General Course\n2 CE credits\nLIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Dementia can present differently in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)\, particularly in people with Down syndrome who are at significantly increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and may experience symptoms earlier than the general population. Early signs are not always memory-based and may instead appear as changes in daily functioning\, communication\, mood\, personality\, and behavior. This course will review how Alzheimer’s disease commonly presents and progresses in individuals with Down syndrome and other IDD\, and will also explore key clinical “red flags” that may suggest Lewy Body dementia or frontotemporal degeneration. Participants will learn practical strategies for establishing baseline functioning\, identifying meaningful changes over time\, ruling out treatable medical causes\, and supporting individuals and caregivers using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches. \n\n\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe why individuals with Down syndrome are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and how dementia may emerge earlier in this population.\n\n\n\nIdentify common early dementia signs in IDD\, including changes in daily living skills\, communication\, mood\, personality\, and behavior.\n\n\n\nDifferentiate Alzheimer’s disease from Lewy Body dementia and frontotemporal degeneration using key clinical features.\n\n\n\nRecognize common medical and mental health conditions that can mimic dementia in IDD and should be ruled out early.\n\n\n\nApply strategies to assess and respond to high-impact responsive behaviors in dementia (e.g.\, toileting-related behaviors\, aggression\, disinhibition) using a trauma-informed approach.\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Course Description URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/understanding-dementia-in-idd-presentation-progression-and-differential-diagnosis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T161000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260319T193556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T171403Z UID:61516-1792591200-1792599000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Understanding Dementia in IDD: Presentation\, Progression\, and Differential Diagnosis DESCRIPTION:General Course\n2 CE credits\nLIVE\, Interactive Webinar\n \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Dementia can present differently in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)\, particularly in people with Down syndrome who are at significantly increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and may experience symptoms earlier than the general population. Early signs are not always memory-based and may instead appear as changes in daily functioning\, communication\, mood\, personality\, and behavior. This course will review how Alzheimer’s disease commonly presents and progresses in individuals with Down syndrome and other IDD\, and will also explore key clinical “red flags” that may suggest Lewy Body dementia or frontotemporal degeneration. Participants will learn practical strategies for establishing baseline functioning\, identifying meaningful changes over time\, ruling out treatable medical causes\, and supporting individuals and caregivers using person-centered and trauma-informed approaches. \n\n\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe why individuals with Down syndrome are at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and how dementia may emerge earlier in this population.\n\n\n\nIdentify common early dementia signs in IDD\, including changes in daily living skills\, communication\, mood\, personality\, and behavior.\n\n\n\nDifferentiate Alzheimer’s disease from Lewy Body dementia and frontotemporal degeneration using key clinical features.\n\n\n\nRecognize common medical and mental health conditions that can mimic dementia in IDD and should be ruled out early.\n\n\n\nApply strategies to assess and respond to high-impact responsive behaviors in dementia (e.g.\, toileting-related behaviors\, aggression\, disinhibition) using a trauma-informed approach.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Understanding Dementia in IDD: Presentation\, Progression\, and Differential Diagnosis\n \n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*10/21/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/understanding-dementia-in-idd-presentation-progression-and-differential-diagnosis-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260225T204216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T204246Z UID:61183-1794996000-1795006800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Nashville\, TN Registration Form DESCRIPTION:2026 Educating Across America Tour: Nashville\, TN Registration Form\n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Street AddressCity\, State\, ZIP(Required) \n \n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Please register as:(Required)\n \n Family Caregiver\n \n \n Sponsor\n \n \n AFA Member Organization\n \n \n Professional - Specify below (Attorney\, Caregiver\, Clinician\, Social Worker\, etc.)\n \n \n General Public\n \n \n Individual with Dementia\n Register as Professional\n \n Doctor/Nurse\n \n \n Professional caregiver\n \n \n Case manager/social worker\n \n \n Attorney\n \n \n Memory care/nursing home staff\n \n \n Other\, please specify\n Register as other:Please describe your profession:How did you hear about our conference?(Required)\n \n AFA Website/Email\n \n \n AFA Newsletter\n \n \n Employer/Colleague\n \n \n Friend/Family Member\n \n \n Social Media (Facebook\, LinkedIn\, Twitter\, etc.)\n \n \n Media outlets (TV\, newspaper\, radio\, etc.)\n \n \n Post Card\n Organization (if applicable)Would your organization/agency like to become an AFA member?(Required)YesNoAlready a memberWould you like to get a free memory screening?(Required)YesNoOnsite screenings are offered on a first come\, first served basis until times slots are filled.Would your organization like to become an AFA memory screening site?(Required)YesNoAlready a memory screening siteAge(Required)18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to answerGender(Required)Prefer not to answerManWomanOtherEthnicity(Required)American Indian/Alaska NativeAsianBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoNative Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerAre you interested in coming early or staying late to volunteer and help us provide a better experience for attendees?(Required)\n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering at 8:00 AM\n \n \n Sure\, I'm interested in volunteering after the event until 1:30 PM\n \n \n Not at this time\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/2026-educating-across-america-tour-nashville-tn-registration-form/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T141000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260323T184929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T175804Z UID:61531-1795003200-1795011000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Pseudo-Dementia vs. True Dementia DESCRIPTION:Clinical Course 2 CE credits LIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Research has shown that many older adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder also experience cognitive deficits that closely resemble dementia. In 1961\, Professor Leslie Kiloh described this phenomenon as “pseudo-dementia.” Later studies\, however\, found that many of these individuals eventually go on to develop dementia\, raising complex challenges for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Older adults and their care teams must often navigate the overlap between depressive symptoms\, age-related cognitive changes\, and psychiatric dementia symptoms such as hallucinations and paranoia. This overlap makes it especially difficult to determine whether an individual is experiencing depression\, dementia\, or a combination of both—leaving professionals\, families\, and individuals themselves uncertain about the true cause of their symptoms. This clinical course will compare the symptoms of depression and dementia and examine the risks and consequences of inaccurate diagnoses. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation\, engage in instructor-led discussions\, and take part in a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain how untreated depressive symptoms in older adults can resemble cognitive symptoms similar to dementia.\n\n\n\nRecognize the challenges in differentiating depression from dementia and the overlap with psychiatric dementia symptoms.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the potential consequences of an inaccurate or delayed diagnosis.\n\n\n\nIdentify nonpharmacological strategies to support older adults experiencing cognitive and mood changes.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Pseudo-Dementia vs. True Dementia\n \n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*11/18/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/pseudo-dementia-vs-true-dementia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T141000 DTSTAMP:20260405T111141 CREATED:20260323T190109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T180351Z UID:61540-1797422400-1797430200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Reframing Agitation and Aggression: Practical Applications and Case Analysis DESCRIPTION:General Course 2 CE credits Location: LIVE\, Interactive Webinar \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description: This course focuses on practicing how to interpret responsive behaviors\, identify potential triggers\, and select individualized strategies for reducing distress and promoting safety. Attendees will analyze a variety of behavioral expressions—such as agitation\, resistance\, pacing\, verbal outbursts\, and fear-based reactions—to uncover the unmet physical\, social\, or emotional needs that may be driving the behavior. Participants will practice trauma-informed communication approaches\, environmental modifications\, and de-escalation techniques tailored to the unique needs of each individual. This course is fully interactive\, encouraging open discussion\, shared problem-solving\, and hands-on application. By the end of the course\, participants will leave with practical\, person-centered tools to support individuals experiencing distress behaviors and to enhance care outcomes in a wide range of settings. \n\n\n\nFrom this course you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nAnalyze case vignettes to identify possible triggers and unmet needs underlying responsive behaviors.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate effective\, person-centered approaches for de-escalating agitation and distress in real-world scenarios.\n\n\n\nDevelop individualized response plans—including environmental\, relational\, and procedural strategies—to reduce distress behaviors and prevent escalation.\n\n\n\nEvaluate how caregiver approach\, tone\, body language\, and environmental factors influence behavioral outcomes.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Reframing Agitation and Aggression: Practical Applications and Case Analysis\n \n \n \n 2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*11/18/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/reframing-agitation-and-aggression-practical-applications-and-case-analysis/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR