Alzheimer's
Foundation of America

1.5 continuing education (social and cultural competence) credits available Throughout the history of the colonizing of the land known presently as the United States, from the introduction of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to present day health disparities, Black/African Americans have suffered from intentional and unintentional harm. The effects of the profoundly cruel chattel slavery system […]

2 continuing education (general course) credits available Alzheimer’s and other types of neurodegenerative diseases deeply influences a new world of challenges and changes the dynamics of relationships. Although not discussed enough, perceived sexual behaviors can be the most difficult of behaviors to handle because it can make caregivers and family members feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, and […]

1.5 continuing education (general course) credits available Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other types of neurodegenerative diseases can experience occasional to frequent instances of agitation or aggression. Many may assume the person can control such behaviors, yet this is not the case. Neurodegenerative diseases affect the ability to comprehend situations and effectively communicate. By reframing agitation […]

2 continuing education (clinical course) credits available When people think of dementia, many times the first thing that comes to mind is Alzheimer’s disease. In this general course, participants will learn about other types of dementia-related illnesses, including dementia with Lewy bodies, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. For each dementia, participants will learn about causes, […]