Reframing Agitation and Aggression: Understanding the “Why” and Practical Applications

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

Care Connection Webinar: An Ounce of Prevention

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

An Overview of the Other Types of Dementia-Related Illnesses

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

Best Practices for Curating a Dementia-Friendly Environment

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 […]

Safe Walking: A Strengths-Based Approach to Wandering

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 […]

The Importance of Cultural Considerations in Dementia Care

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 […]