2 continuing education (clinical course) credits available Research and social awareness have made great strides in identifying how psychological trauma and chronic stress can cause mental illness and impact brain health. This in turn, can increase the risk of dementia. Research also suggests a bidirectional relationship between PTSD and dementia, meaning not only has PTSD […]

A Comprehensive Look at Fall Prevention: How to Age in Place with Grace MAUREEN BURKE, OTR/L Maureen Burke, a practicing occupational therapist, will focus on falls, the greatest threat to the independence of older adults. She’ll discuss the facts, dangerous areas of your home and simple strategies to reduce fall risk. A graduate of the […]

2 continuing education (general course) credits available In this course participants will learn about the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease that can result in a person getting lost when attempting to find their way or achieve a goal. This can happen at any stage of the disease. Participants will also explore common reasons […]

Dementia & Chronic Illness: Evidence and MIND Diet Strategies Health educator and nutrition professional Gregory Lafortune, MS, RDN, L.D., will speak about chronic disease, especially diabetes, as it relates to dementia. He will also share his expertise on specific nutritional guides to assist us in easily adjusting our everyday food intake to support a healthy […]

2 continuing education (clinical) credits available Course Description: In American society, older adults with a substance use disorder can experience stigma and ageism. This can result in a lack of attention from healthcare providers, family, and loved ones. Ageism has even led to fewer assessment tools and effective treatments that are specific to older adults. […]

A healthcare provider team is an integral part of dementia care and a valuable resource for family care partners. This episode will explain the importance of a healthcare provider team, how it helps and supports the person living with dementia and their families, and steps family care partners should take to maximize the benefits it […]

Location: Northwood Hills Baptist Church, 3463 Highway 69N, Northport, AL 35473 6 CE Credits and Certification as an AFA Dementia Care Partner Hosted and Sponsored by: Area Agency on Aging West Alabama AFA Partners in Care: Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia seeks to equip myriad health care professionals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed […]

In this episode, you will learn about what blood-based biomarkers can and cannot tell you about your health, why they matter when it comes to dementia, and the role they play in early detection, treatment, and scientific research towards a cure. Speaker: George Perry, PhD Professor & Semmes Foundation Distinguished University Chair in Neurobiology, University […]

BRAIN DONATION: WHAT WE LEARN FROM EXAMINING THE BRAIN Dr. Arline Faustin will give an overview of dementia and what neuropathologists look for/find in donated brains at autopsy. She will discuss how respectfully the body and brain are handled, what is done with the brain after the report is finalized, as well as the future […]

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