Care Connection Webinar: Intuitive Eating & Nutrition for Older Adults
This webinar will address the 10 principles of intuitive eating and how they relate to our nutrition and self-care as we get older. Learn how to be a better listener […]
AFA Fireside Chat: Health Care Disparities for the Elderly
Episode 8: Health Care Disparities for the Elderly Age is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, and older Americans are one of the fastest growing demographics in the country. The […]
LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training: Gaining a Deeper Understanding of Dementia and Substance Misuse to Eliminate Stigma
Click here to register In American society, individuals with substance misuse are often highly stigmatized, which can have a major impact on their health and wellness. In this workshop, […]
Educating America Tour – Wisconsin
Click here to register Conference Agenda August 24, 2022 10:00 am – 10:15 am CT / 11:00 am – 11:15 am ET Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. […]
Care Connection: Making the Most of Your Health Care Provider Visit
Click here to register Dr. Fogel will provide tips to prepare for and get the most out of your health care visit.She will discuss giving and getting information, shared decision-making, […]
Educating America Tour: New York
OUR SPEAKERS CONFERENCE AGENDA 8:30 AM ET Registration Open 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET Continental Breakfast – Memory Screenings - Exhibits 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET Welcome & […]
Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication
LIVE, Interactive Webinar Training This LIVE interactive Webinar workshop will aim to highlight the importance of understanding the impact dementia and related illness has on a person's ability to communicate. Care partners and care professionals may need to shift their communication approach and gain insight into the variety of ways individuals living with dementia may […]
Care Connection Webinar: Supporting Older Adults with Mental Health Challenges and Dementia
This session presents an approach to navigating and differentiating the symptoms of mental health challenges and dementia among older adults. Speaker: Art Walaszek, MD Vice Chair for Education and Faculty Development at the University of Wisconsin, Department of PsychiatryDirector, Public Health Pillar of the Wisconsin Alzheimer's InstituteCo-leader of the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core at […]
Women & Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum
**Doors open at 9:00 AM for registration, continental breakfast, exhibits, and memory screening.** **Program begins promptly at 10:00 AM.** Featuring: DR. SANDRA EDMONDS CREWE - Washington, DC Dean, Professor of Social Work Director, Howard University Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center LUISA ECHEVARRIA - Chicago, IL Member, AFA Board of Directors THE BARKMAN FERRELL FAMILY - Indianapolis, IN […]
Family Dynamics in Dementia Care
LIVE, Interactive Webinar 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 different ways the professional care […]