New York Academy of Medicine 1216 5th Avenue New York, NY 10029 Many of us see the impact of Alzheimer’s disease firsthand in our personal lives and in our practices. An estimated 680,000 individuals in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut live with Alzheimer’s. Hundreds of thousands more have subjective cognitive decline but have not […]

The Caregiver Trifecta: Empowering Families to Plan for Personhood, Dignity and Connection at Every Stage of Care Every family caregiver needs a care team to help carry out a plan that includes the person with dementia. Katie Brandt, MM, will introduce an innovative person-centered care planning approach that incorporates the person with the diagnosis, their […]

The Intricate Tapestry of Family Dynamics in Dementia Care 2.5 CE credits for social workers, certified case managers and other professions accepting social work credits. IN-PERSON EVENT The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights 21 Clark St. Brooklyn NY 11201 What comprises a family can look different for many, yet there is a shared understanding that family […]

The Urgency and Challenge of Self-Care Self-care is critical to preserving our body, our mind and our spirit. We'll discuss why dementia caregivers specifically need to protect and care for themselves and why so many find it truly challenging and even burdensome to do so. SPEAKER: Dasha Kiper, MA Clinical Trainer, Renewal Memory Partners Author, […]

2 continuing education (clinical course) credits available Research and social awareness have made great strides in identifying how psychological trauma and chronic stress can cause mental illness and impact brain health. This in turn, can increase the risk of dementia. Research also suggests a bidirectional relationship between PTSD and dementia, meaning not only has PTSD […]

A Comprehensive Look at Fall Prevention: How to Age in Place with Grace MAUREEN BURKE, OTR/L Maureen Burke, a practicing occupational therapist, will focus on falls, the greatest threat to the independence of older adults. She’ll discuss the facts, dangerous areas of your home and simple strategies to reduce fall risk. A graduate of the […]

2 continuing education (general course) credits available In this course participants will learn about the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease that can result in a person getting lost when attempting to find their way or achieve a goal. This can happen at any stage of the disease. Participants will also explore common reasons […]

Dementia & Chronic Illness: Evidence and MIND Diet Strategies Health educator and nutrition professional Gregory Lafortune, MS, RDN, L.D., will speak about chronic disease, especially diabetes, as it relates to dementia. He will also share his expertise on specific nutritional guides to assist us in easily adjusting our everyday food intake to support a healthy […]

2 continuing education (clinical) credits available Course Description: In American society, older adults with a substance use disorder can experience stigma and ageism. This can result in a lack of attention from healthcare providers, family, and loved ones. Ageism has even led to fewer assessment tools and effective treatments that are specific to older adults. […]