The Hidden Link: How Life Factors Shape Brain Health 

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

Trauma-Informed Dementia Care: Creating Safety and Trust Through a Universal Approach

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

Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication

LIVE, Interactive Training2 CE credits Course Description: This general course explores the critical impact dementia and related illnesses have on a person’s ability to communicate. As dementia progresses, communication abilities […]

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 […]