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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free Memory Screenings with AFA and Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mount Sinai South Nassau One Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY, United StatesMount Sinai South Nassau One Healthy WayOceanside, New York 11572United States No appointment required. No minimum age or insurance prerequisites. Parking available in the visitor's lot. What Are Memory Screenings? A memory screening is a simple, quick, noninvasive "healthy brain checkup" that tests memory and other thinking skills through a brief series of questions and/or tasks. Memory […]
AFA’s Helpline Forum: The Impact of Alcohol Use
Join social workers from AFA's helpline in a monthly, interactive forum over Zoom. These forums give busy caregivers and those impacted by dementia a weekend opportunity to get information and support concerning issues that are relevant to them. These forums will occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month. This month's topic is The Impact […]
Free Memory Screenings with Northern Westchester Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital Chappaqua Crossing, 480 North Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 Upon Arrival: Use the 2nd entrance from the right, with the crosswalk leading up to the building's main entrance and proceed back to the Pegasus Conference Room. What Are Memory Screenings? A memory screening is a simple, quick, noninvasive "healthy brain checkup" that […]
Care Connection Webinar: Empowering Your Loved One Through Dementia-Friendly Home Design
Dementia-friendly design helps empower your client or loved one. When a home incorporates the design elements of someone's changing needs, the person's risk of falling is reduced, memory is aided, and the client or loved one has more freedom to use his/her own abilities. Kelly Gilligan and Nettie Harper, co-founders of Inspired Memory Care Inc., will […]
