Educating America Tour: Philadelphia, PA
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City 237 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 *Doors open at 9 am for continental breakfast & memory screenings* *All events are in-person unless otherwise noted. Please do not register if you cannot attend IN-PERSON* OUR SPEAKERS CONFERENCE AGENDA: NOVEMBER 15, 2023 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET […]
Family Dynamics in Dementia Care – A LIVE, INTERACTIVE Webinar Training
General Social Work Practice Course (2 CEs available) This LIVE Interactive Webinar workshop will review the different types of relationships that may be present in the life of an individual living with dementia. A review of family dynamics and exploration of how to identify and assess these dynamics will be reviewed. Additionally, we will explore […]
AFA Fireside Chat: Dementia Diagnosis Roadmap: Pipeline, Trials, and Research-What’s It All About?
Clinical trials are an essential part of Alzheimer's research, but many people do not understand what they are, how they work, and why they are important. This episode will explain the clinical trial process, potential benefits and barriers to participating in one, how to find a clinical trial, and factors to consider before enrolling. Episode […]
AFA Fireside Chat: Dementia Diagnosis Roadmap: Long Term Planning: Legal and Financial
Advance planning is more than simply having a will to distribute someone's assets after they pass away; it’s an essential tool for families affected by dementia to implement and carry out major health, legal, and financial decisions on their loved one's behalf. This episode will explain how families can utilize tools such as powers of […]
Care Connection Webinar: Palliative Care Through a Dementia Lens
In this webinar session, Ann Wyatt, MSW will address the ways a palliative approach can bring comfort to people with advanced dementia, and to their caregivers, by focusing on the activities of everyday life, such as eating, sleeping, environmental factors, meaningful engagement, and addressing pain. Guest speaker: Ann Wyatt, MSW Consultant, Palliative and Residential Care
Can Psychological Trauma Increase the Risk of Dementia?-A LIVE, INTERACTIVE Webinar Training
Clinical Course (2 CEs available) Research and social awareness has made great strides in identifying how psychological trauma and chronic stress can cause mental illness and impact brain health, which in turn can increase the risk of dementia. There has also found to be a bidirectional relationship between PTSD and dementia; those who have dementia […]
Care Connection Webinar: What If It’s Not Alzheimer’s: The Role of Vascular Disease in Dementia
Learn the ways vascular disease can affect cognitive function and cause dementia. Guest speaker: Charles Bernick, MD, MPH Staff Neurologist, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Register here
Special Edition Care Connection Webinar: The Dementia-Friendly Apartment
Enjoy a virtual tour of AFA's dementia-friendly studio apartment. The Apartment contains an intricate combination of dementia-conscious technology and design. The goal is to demonstrate steps that families and care teams can take to create a living environment that makes dementia and aging needs a priority. Speaker: Leah Daly MPH, CHES, Education Program Manager, Alzheimer’s […]
Care Connection Webinar: Frontotemporal Degeneration: Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood
Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) is a younger-onset dementia that is frequently misdiagnosed and commonly misunderstood. The majority of people first develop symptoms between 45-64, although the age of onset ranges from 21-80. FTD differs from other types of dementia as well in that memory loss is not a hallmark early symptom. A group of related […]
