1.5 continuing education (general course) credits available Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other types of neurodegenerative diseases can experience occasional to frequent instances of agitation or aggression. Many may assume the person can control such behaviors, yet this is not the case. Neurodegenerative diseases affect the ability to comprehend situations and effectively communicate. By reframing agitation […]

This presentation will explore the unique challenges of providing dental care to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) while providing effective strategies to create a supportive and understanding dental environment. Caregivers and dental professionals will gain practical guidance, emphasizing collaboration, personalized care approaches, and valuable techniques to improve oral health as well as […]

2 continuing education (clinical course) credits available When people think of dementia, many times the first thing that comes to mind is Alzheimer’s disease. In this general course, participants will learn about other types of dementia-related illnesses, including dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. For each dementia, participants will learn about causes, […]

Eisenhower Park - Field 6 1899 Park Blvd. East Meadow, NY 11554 When it comes to Alzheimer's, no one should have to walk alone. And thanks to people like you, no one has to. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Walk in the Park brings us together to raise funds and awareness for caregiver support and a breakthrough in […]

Harvard Club of New York City35 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 Women have a greater lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, and account for two-thirds of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Additionally, two-thirds of Alzheimer’s caregivers are women, according to the Centers […]

HEARING LOSS AND DEMENTIA: FROM PUBLIC HEALTH TO CLINICAL INSIGHTS Dr. Nicholas Reed will discuss recent research on how hearing loss is related to dementia and whether treatment can delay or prevent dementia onset. The presentation will focus on interpreting and translating research findings from this growing body of research through a general and practical […]

AFA Education & Resource Center322 8th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), New York City Councilmember Erik Bottcher, and New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal are partnering together to provide a free memory screening and brain health educational program for New York City residents. Participants will be able […]