Making Memories Fall Social
Making Memories Fall Social Honoring Brett & Julia Cohen Wednesday, October 11, 2023 The Blond 11 Howard Street, New York, NY 10013 Hosted by AFA's Volunteer Professional Leadership Council
Educating America Tour: Raleigh, NC
Location: Hilton Raleigh North Hills Hotel 3415 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27609 OUR SPEAKERS CONFERENCE AGENDA: OCTOBER 18, 2023 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET Continental Breakfast and Memory Screenings available 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM ET Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. - President & CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:15 […]
Pseudo Dementia vs. True Dementia-A LIVE, INTERACTIVE Webinar Training
Clinical Course (1 CE available) Studies have shown that many older adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder show cognitive deficits very similar to dementia. This condition was given the term “pseudo-dementia” by Professor Leslie Kiloh in 1961. Further research has indicated that many of these older adults do indeed later develop dementia. This type of […]
AFA Fireside Chat: Unraveling Genetic Testing
The prevalence of individuals getting genetic testing continues to grow, but many consumers may not truly understand the implications of finding out that they have a higher genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease; both for themselves and for their families. This episode will explain what genetic testing can and can't tell you about Alzheimer's disease, factors […]
Women & Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum
Location: Marriott Melville Long Island, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY, 11747 2 out of every 3 people in America with Alzheimer's disease are women. Join the conversation. Women account for two-thirds of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and face a greater risk of developing a dementia-related illness, according to the […]
Emotional Memories, PTSD, Dementia: An Exploration of Brain Health and Trauma
Location: The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights, 21 Clark Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 3 free CE credits available for Licensed Social Workers (excluding New Jersey) & Certified Case Managers. Veterans Day is a time to commemorate those who have served their country. Many who experienced combat have traumatic brain injury (TBI) and long-term psychological effects such […]
AFA Fireside Chat: Dementia Diagnosis Roadmap: Unraveling Brain Health
Brain health, and the risk for developing dementia, is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, age, other health conditions, and lifestyle. This episode will explain the differences between dementia-related illnesses and regular age-related memory slowdown, describe the different types of dementia-related illnesses, explain how lifestyle choices impact dementia risk, and steps people can […]
Care Connection Webinar: Flying by the Seat of Our Pants & Other Helpful Coping Strategies
In this webinar session, Danuta Lipinska will offer creative and person-centered solutions to successful caregiving as well as tips for self-care and wellbeing. Guest speaker: Danuta Lipinska, BA, MA, MBACP Aging & Dementia Specialist, Psychotherapist, Author
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 […]
