Which Legal Documents Are Needed When Alzheimer’s Touches Your Family? – Care Connection Webinar
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 and a few simple legal documents related to Alzheimer's can […]
An Overview of the Other Types of Dementia-Related Illnesses – A LIVE, INTERACTIVE Webinar Training
LIVE Interactive Webinar When people think of dementia, many times the first thing that comes to mind is Alzheimer’s disease. In this live interactive webinar, we are going to learn about the other types of dementia-related illnesses. In this general course, we will be looking at the ripple effect of dementia, we will dive deep […]
Educating America Tour: Phoenix, AZ
Location: Ahwatukee Event Center 4700 E. Warner Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044 *Doors open at 9am for continental breakfast & memory screening* *All events are in-person unless otherwise noted. Please do not register if you cannot attend IN-PERSON* OUR SPEAKERS CONFERENCE AGENDA 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MT Continental Breakfast and Memory Screenings available 10:00 AM […]
Special Edition Care Connection: Depression in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments
Dr. Hinrichsen will speak about the difference between everyday depression and chronic depression as well as the challenges of clinically elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults. Guest Speaker Greg Hinrichsen, Ph.D., ABPP Clinical Professor, Dept. of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What You Need to Know for a Successful Journey Through the Medical Care Maze – Care Connection Webinar
Gerda Maissel, MD, certified patient advocate, also known as "Dr. Gerda the Medical Sherpa," will describe the different types of care management available to patients and their caregivers and how to best find, choose and utilize them for their own needs. She will also help you to understand the confusing variety of levels of care so […]
Educating America Tour: Atlanta, GA
Miller-Ward Alumni House 815 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesLocation: *Doors open at 9am for continental breakfast & memory screenings* *All events are in-person unless otherwise noted. Please do not register if you cannot attend IN-PERSON* OUR SPEAKERS CONFERENCE […]
Micro-Level Cultural Consideration in Dementia Care: A Culturally Determined Phenomena and the Effects on Family Caregiving – A LIVE, INTERACTIVE Webinar
LIVE Interactive Webinar Available population data may underestimate the risk and prevalence of dementia among many cultures in the United States. Lack of assessment for need has influenced a lack of cultural support in dementia care. This LIVE interactive workshop aims to broaden participants’ understanding of how dementia is viewed by specific populations (Black Americans, […]
Care Connection Webinar: Improving Quality of Life with Music-Based Interventions
Music is not just entertainment. Dr. Tomaino will speak about the profound effect of personalized music in recalling and re-experiencing memories. Learn how applying musical interventions can support people with […]
Educating America Tour: Irvine, CA
Hilton Irvine/Orange County 18800 Macarthur Blvd. Irvine, CALocation: *Doors open at 9am for continental breakfast & memory screenings* *All events are in-person unless otherwise noted. Please do not register if you cannot attend IN-PERSON* OUR SPEAKERS CONFERENCE AGENDA 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT Continental Breakfast and Memory Screenings available 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM PT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. […]
Macro Level Cultural Consideration in Dementia Care: A Population-Based Approach
Social and Cultural Competence Course LIVE Interactive Webinar In American society, our most vulnerable populations are at a greater risk for morbidity and mortality. This phenomenon is the same for dementia. This LIVE Interactive workshop aims to look at the following three modifiable health factors 1) social determinants of health 2) barriers to care and […]
