2 continuing education (social and cultural competence) credits available In American society, LGBTQ+ individuals have been marginalized and discriminated against, thus increasing the vulnerability and susceptibility of morbidity and mortality. In this cultural competence course, we will learn about the important intersection between dementia and the LGBTQ+ community. This course provides a historical lens that […]

Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Professional Leadership Council Making Memories Fall Social 2024 Wednesday, October 16th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT Seven24 Collective, 362 W 13th St, New York, NY 10014, USA The 2nd Annual Making Memories Fall Social hosted by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Professional Leadership Council. Join us for […]

Seven24 Collective362 W 13th StreetNew York, NY 10014 Join AFA's Professional Leadership Council for an evening of cocktails and bites while we celebrate and recognize the support of our young professionals community in their commitment to raise funds and awareness for caregiver support and a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other forms […]

New York Academy of Medicine 1216 5th Avenue New York, NY 10029 Many of us see the impact of Alzheimer’s disease firsthand in our personal lives and in our practices. An estimated 680,000 individuals in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut live with Alzheimer’s. Hundreds of thousands more have subjective cognitive decline but have not […]

The Caregiver Trifecta: Empowering Families to Plan for Personhood, Dignity and Connection at Every Stage of Care Every family caregiver needs a care team to help carry out a plan that includes the person with dementia. Katie Brandt, MM, will introduce an innovative person-centered care planning approach that incorporates the person with the diagnosis, their […]

The Intricate Tapestry of Family Dynamics in Dementia Care 2.5 CE credits for social workers, certified case managers and other professions accepting social work credits. IN-PERSON EVENT The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights 21 Clark St. Brooklyn NY 11201 What comprises a family can look different for many, yet there is a shared understanding that family […]

The Urgency and Challenge of Self-Care Self-care is critical to preserving our body, our mind and our spirit. We'll discuss why dementia caregivers specifically need to protect and care for themselves and why so many find it truly challenging and even burdensome to do so. SPEAKER: Dasha Kiper, MA Clinical Trainer, Renewal Memory Partners Author, […]