Events

Free General Course 2 CE credits Location: 305 West End Assisted LivingNew York, NY 10023 Course Description: The environments we create have a powerful impact on how individuals living with dementia feel, function, and move through their day. Thoughtful design can reduce distress, support independence, and help individuals remain in their homes and communities longer. This […]

Everything you need to know about the Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) GUIDE Model – and How You Can Benefit. DESCRIPTION OF PRESENTATION:Ms. Weitzman will introduce the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ nationwide GUIDE Model, a new approach designed to improve dementia care for people living with dementia and their caregivers through coordinated services, care navigation, […]

General Course2 CE creditsLIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Supporting a person living with dementia requires more than meeting their physical needs—it involves fostering a sense of safety, trust, and emotional security. The progression of dementia can naturally lead to feelings of confusion, fear, and vulnerability. For some individuals—especially those with a history of trauma—the cognitive […]

Speaker:  Ambar Kulshreshtha, MD, PhD, MPH Dr. Kulshreshtha is an associate professor in the family and preventive medicine department at Emory University. Description of Talk: Dr. Kulshreshtha will speak about the evidence of statin therapy for heart and cognitive health. The session will discuss prior evidence regarding whether statins play a protective, harmful or no […]

General Course2 CE creditsLIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Available population data may underestimate the risk and prevalence of dementia across diverse communities in the United States, and there is often a limited understanding of the specific needs these communities face. This gap has contributed to insufficient culturally informed support in dementia care. This cultural competence […]

This webinar will explore how symptoms of depression and dementia can overlap and complicate diagnosis. Participants will learn key similarities and differences between the two conditions, the risks of misdiagnosis, and strategies for recognizing when symptoms may be related to depression, dementia, or both.  Speaker:  Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, SIFI Senior Director of Educational & Social Services […]

Clinical Course 2 CE credits Location: LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Substance misuse among older adults is a growing yet often overlooked public health concern. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of how alcohol, prescription medications, and illicit substances uniquely affect individuals later in life. Participants will examine age-related physiological changes, co-occurring medical and mental […]