Blood Tests for Alzheimer's Disease and dementia: a caregiver's guide Dr. 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 . SPEAKER: JEREMY L. KOPPEL, M.D. Dr. Koppel is a […]

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General Course2 CE creditsLIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Curating a multi-faceted dementia friendly environment is a foundational principle of providing well rounded memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer's 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 […]

Free Clinical Course 2 CE credits Location: The Bristal Assisted Living at Massapequa 400 County Line Rd. Massapequa, NY 11758 Course 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 […]

Location: Capitol Hill, Washington, DC AFA’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 […]

Which Legal Documents Are Needed When Alzheimer’s Touches Your Family? There 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 […]

General Course2 CE creditsLIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: In this general course, participants will learn about the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia that can cause a […]

General Course2 CE creditsLIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Supporting a person living with dementia requires more than meeting their physical needs—it involves fostering a sense of safety, trust, and emotional […]

General Course2 CE creditsLIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Available population data may underestimate the risk and prevalence of dementia across diverse communities in the United States, and there is often […]

Clinical Course 2 CE credits Location: LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Substance misuse among older adults is a growing yet often overlooked public health concern. This course provides a comprehensive […]

Clinical Course 2 CE credits Location: LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: When recalling past events, we may struggle to remember specific details, yet the emotions associated with those experiences often […]

General Course 2 CE credits LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Dementia can present differently in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly in people with Down syndrome who are […]

General Course 2 CE credits LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course 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 […]

Clinical Course 2 CE credits LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course 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, […]

General Course 2 CE credits Location: LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: This course focuses on practicing how to interpret responsive behaviors, identify potential triggers, and select individualized strategies for reducing […]