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Clinical Course 2 CE credits LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Research has shown that many older adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder also experience cognitive deficits that closely resemble dementia. In 1961, Professor Leslie Kiloh described this phenomenon as “pseudo-dementia.” Later studies, however, found that many of these individuals eventually go on to develop dementia, […]

*** Free In-person event *** Location: The Bristal Assisted Living at Lake Success 69 N. Service Rd., Lake Success, NY 11020 General course, 2 CE credits available (free) Course Description: What a family looks like and how we feel about our family will look very different for each of us. For some, their family can […]

Presented by AFA’s Professional Leadership Council Maison Close Restaurant | New York, NY About Making Memories Join New York City’s young professionals, community leaders, and advocates for an evening of cocktails, dining, and meaningful connection—all in support of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Proceeds support AFA’s care, education, and support services for individuals and […]

Description: This presentation will highlight the high frequency of silent strokes, how silent strokes contribute to cognitive impairment, and how silent strokes can be prevented to improve brain function. Guest Speaker: Fadi Nahab, MD Associate Professor of Neurology, Emory University Stroke Quality Director, Emory Healthcare

General Course 2 CE credits Location: LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: This course focuses on practicing how to interpret responsive behaviors, identify potential triggers, and select individualized strategies for reducing distress and promoting safety. Attendees will analyze a variety of behavioral expressions—such as agitation, resistance, pacing, verbal outbursts, and fear-based reactions—to uncover the unmet physical, […]

General Course2 CE creditsLocation: LIVE, Interactive Webinar Course Description: Alzheimer’s disease affects over 7 million people in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease can destabilize a family and community. So how can we prevent this? Risk factors and prevention strategies remain confusing and misunderstood. In this training we will discuss some of the genetic and lifestyle […]