LIVE Interactive Webinar Training: Aging Through Traumatic Stress-Analyzing the Effects of Traumatic Stress and Race on Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent studies have shown there is a higher rate of Alzheimer’s disease among BIPOC, particularly African Americans and Latinos. This LIVE INTERACTIVE virtual workshop teaches social and cultural competency in dementia care while exploring the potential risk factors that increase the likelihood of dementia, especially from the effects of racial traumatic stress on the brain. […]
Educating America Tour: Iowa
Click here to register Conference Agenda 10 am – 10:15 am CT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 am – 10:30 am CT Virtual Tour of AFA’s Model Dementia-Friendly Home, “The Apartment” 10:30 am – 11:15 am Saving Your […]
Virtual Community Class: Trivia Time
Join AFA for some trivia! In this Virtual Community class, you will experience a fun and interactive trivia game. Each session, you will learn about a new topic and explore it from new perspectives. Let’s test our knowledge and learn something new! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
Virtual Community Class: Ukulele Sing-Along with Drew
Join Drew Laney, MT-BC, for a fun-filled virtual ukulele sing-along. This sing-along will include a variety of familiar tunes that will get you moving and singing along! This event will take place at the AFA Teal Room: www.alzfdn.org/afatealroom.
Virtual Community Class: Moving with Balance (10-Week Series)
Moving with Balance - Week 1 - Let’s move with… Move with Move With Balance®! Giving Back’s program, Move With Balance® mission is to prevent injuries from falls and enhance cognitive functions for all older adults. During this 10-week fitness series, you will improve physical strength, postural balance, cognitive skills, and mental acuity in every […]
Virtual Community Class: Songs & Stories with Lianne & Luke (4-Week Series)
Songs & Stories with Lianne Luke (4-Week Series) - Week 1 - Join two incredible New York theatre and music performers, Lianne & Luke, for a fun and educational music experience! The theme for this week’s session is, “Celebrate America”. The music featured highlights array of music that celebrates America’s Vaudeville, beloved USO performers like The […]
Literary Art with Hearts Need Art
I bought some apples the other day and it made me think of the foods we eat today as well as those we grew up eating. Hi, I am Judy, Writer-in-Residence with Hearts Need Art, here to bring you another fun writing prompt. This one is all about food—one of my favorite subjects. What foods […]
Virtual Community Class: Movin’ to Motown
Join AFA’s Jackie, MS, R-DMT, LCAT-LP, CDP, for a low-impact virtual fitness class that will get you moving! In this virtual fitness class, you will follow along simple movements that target all major muscle groups, while focusing on range of motion, strength, posture, and fun! Done both seated and standing, this fitness class is set […]
Virtual Community Class: Yoga & Art Series with Marnie
Let’s explore some Art & Yoga! During this virtual community class series, Marnie will begin each class with a few minutes of chair yoga poses to get relaxed, centered, and present. Then, you will be invited to create artwork. No prior yoga or art making experience needed! During weeks one and two we will create […]
Care Connection Webinar: Expanding Your Toolbox – Alternative Resources For End-of-Life Care
This webinar will share the profound and important work of end-of-life doulas. You will learn about the philosophy, powerful tools and techniques used which can improve the quality of end-of-life care for individuals with dementia. The session will also explore alternative resources when providing end-of-life care as well as issues surrounding death. Guest Speakers: Lupe […]
