Events

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 […]

Clinical Course 2 CE credits Location: LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: When recalling past events, we may struggle to remember specific details, yet the emotions associated with those experiences often remain vivid. For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, emotional memories persist much longer than less emotionally charged short- or long-term memories. These memories can be […]

Location:AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center,149 Schleigel Boulevard, Amityville, NY 11701 The event will be held in the center's parking lot on Albany Avenue. Here’s what’s in store: Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance ($10 per ticket or 3 for $25). Click the register/donate button to purchase. Please Note: Photographs will be taken at this […]

General Course 2 CE credits LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Dementia can present differently in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly in people with Down syndrome who are […]

General Course 2 CE credits LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Dementia can present differently in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly in people with Down syndrome who are […]