Educating America Tour: Phoenix, AZ
Location: Ahwatukee Event Center 4700 E. Warner Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044 *Doors open at 9am for continental breakfast & memory screening* *All events are in-person unless otherwise noted. Please do not register if you cannot attend IN-PERSON* OUR SPEAKERS CONFERENCE AGENDA 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MT Continental Breakfast and Memory Screenings available 10:00 AM […]
Special Edition Care Connection: Depression in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments
Dr. Hinrichsen will speak about the difference between everyday depression and chronic depression as well as the challenges of clinically elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults. Guest […]
What You Need to Know for a Successful Journey Through the Medical Care Maze – Care Connection Webinar
Gerda Maissel, MD, certified patient advocate, also known as "Dr. Gerda the Medical Sherpa," will describe the different types of care management available to patients and their caregivers and how […]
Educating America Tour: Atlanta, GA
Miller-Ward Alumni House 815 Houston Mill Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesLocation: *Doors open at 9am 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 […]
Micro-Level Cultural Consideration in Dementia Care: A Culturally Determined Phenomena and the Effects on Family Caregiving – A LIVE, INTERACTIVE Webinar
LIVE Interactive Webinar Available population data may underestimate the risk and prevalence of dementia among many cultures in the United States. Lack of assessment for need has influenced a lack of cultural support in dementia care. This LIVE interactive workshop aims to broaden participants’ understanding of how dementia is viewed by specific populations (Black Americans, […]
Care Connection Webinar: Improving Quality of Life with Music-Based Interventions
Music is not just entertainment. Dr. Tomaino will speak about the profound effect of personalized music in recalling and re-experiencing memories. Learn how applying musical interventions can support people with Alzheimer’s, and their caregivers, by decreasing difficult behaviors. Guest Speaker Dr. Concetta Tomaino Executive Director and co-founder, with renowned author and neurologist Oliver Sacks, of […]
Educating America Tour: Irvine, CA
Hilton Irvine/Orange County 18800 Macarthur Blvd. Irvine, CALocation: *Doors open at 9am 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 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PT Continental Breakfast and Memory Screenings available 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM PT Welcome & About AFA Charles J. […]
Macro Level Cultural Consideration in Dementia Care: A Population-Based Approach
Social and Cultural Competence Course LIVE Interactive Webinar In American society, our most vulnerable populations are at a greater risk for morbidity and mortality. This phenomenon is the same for […]
Free Memory Screenings with AFA and Mount Sinai South Nassau
Mount Sinai South Nassau One Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY, United StatesMount Sinai South Nassau One Healthy WayOceanside, New York 11572United States No appointment required. No minimum age or insurance prerequisites. Parking available in the visitor's lot. What Are Memory Screenings? A memory screening is a simple, quick, noninvasive "healthy brain checkup" that tests memory and other thinking skills through a brief series of questions and/or tasks. Memory […]
AFA’s Helpline Forum: The Impact of Alcohol Use
Join social workers from AFA's helpline in a monthly, interactive forum over Zoom. These forums give busy caregivers and those impacted by dementia a weekend opportunity to get information and support concerning issues that are relevant to them. These forums will occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month. This month's topic is The Impact […]
