BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alzheimer's Foundation of America - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Alzheimer's Foundation of America X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://alzfdn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alzheimer's Foundation of America REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T161000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250115T192818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T135336Z UID:56879-1742392800-1742400600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Reframing Agitation and Aggression to Responsive Behaviors (PART 1) DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar\n\n2 CE Credits Available\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description: Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other types of neurodegenerative diseases can experience occasional to frequent instances of agitation or aggression. Many may assume the person can control such behaviors\, yet this is not the case. Neurodegenerative diseases affect the ability to comprehend situations and effectively communicate. By reframing agitation and aggression as responsive behaviors\, the person supporting the individual can help to identify what may be triggering the person\, possibly their own approach or the environment\, and the most effective ways to reduce distress through care\, safety\, and support. This course will utilize case vignettes and group discussions to explore common expressions of agitation and aggression\, and what the person may be trying to communicate. Attendees will also learn about developing de-escalation strategies unique to the individual\, and what should be included when developing a safety plan. This course is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions\, as well as case vignette discussions\, and a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe dementia’s effects on communication abilities and behaviors.\n\n\n\nExplain responsive behaviors as expressions of an unmet need.\n\n\n\nCategorize distressing behaviors into physical\, social\, and psychological needs.\n\n\n\nList effective strategies when responding to an individual who is demonstrating agitation and aggression.\n\n\n\n\nFor complete course description\, please click here. \n\n\n\n2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon). The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America #1898\, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/25/2024 – 7/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2 cultural competence continuing education credits. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0222. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/reframing-agitation-and-aggression-to-responsive-behaviors-part-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20241219T164650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T192102Z UID:56550-1742562000-1742565600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:The Caregiver Trifecta—Personhood\, Dignity\, and Connection DESCRIPTION:“Just because dementia has come into your life doesn’t mean that joy has to go out.” This episode will discuss the importance of developing a person-centered care plan which incorporates the values of personhood\, dignity\, and connection\, and finding ways to create meaningful moments with a loved one despite dementia’s impact. \n\n\n\n\nGuest: Katie Brandt\, MM Caregiver\, Educator\, & Advocate Director of Caregiver Support Services & Public Relations\, Frontotemporal Disorders Unit\, Massachusetts General Hospital \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEpisode sponsor: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/the-caregiver-trifecta-personhood-dignity-and-connection/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250307T165753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T165802Z UID:57548-1744290000-1744293600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA CARE CONNECTION WEBINAR - APRIL 2025 DESCRIPTION:Family Dynamics in Dementia Care \n\n\n\nWhat comprises a family can look different for many\, yet there is a shared understanding that family members rely on each other for emotional\, physical\, and economic support. Families are one of the primary sources of relationship security and stress. When someone in the family receives a diagnosis of a dementia-related illness\, family members are sometimes forced to reunite\, pull their resources together\, and figure out how to work as a team. Even the most functioning of families struggle to navigate the changes in dynamics and relationships when addressing the care needed for their relative. This presentation will explore the challenges families face when providing care and support for their loved one\, so that they can identify realistic interventions that help everyone work as a team. \n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Jennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI Director of Education and Social Services Alzheimer’s Foundation of America \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-care-connection-webinar-april-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T161000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250115T193211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T164242Z UID:56884-1744812000-1744819800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Reframing Agitation and Aggression to Responsive Behaviors (PART 2) DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\nCourse Description: This is the companion training to AFA’s introductory course “Reframing Agitation and Aggression as Responsive Behaviors”. We encourage all attendees to have first taken the introductory course “Reframing Agitation and Aggression as Responsive Behaviors”. In this advanced course\, we will dive deeper into actionable steps for how to address agitation and aggression. This course will feature a brief review from the introductory course\, and use that information to practice de-escalation strategies in case vignettes and role plays. Strategies include redirection\, soothing\, or exploring the reality of someone with Alzheimer’s. This will be a very interactive session. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions\, as well as case vignette discussions\, and a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate responses to Alzheimer’s related agitation and aggression.\n\n\n\nDescribe how people with Alzheimer’s use behaviors as forms of communication.\n\n\n\nDistinguish and choose different approaches for different situations.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate the ability to respond to novel agitation and aggressive situations.\n\n\n\n\nFor complete course description\, please click here. \n\n\n\n2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon). The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America #1898\, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/25/2024 – 7/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2 cultural competence continuing education credits. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0222. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/reframing-agitation-and-aggression-to-responsive-behaviors-part-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250307T202331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T182815Z UID:57552-1744909200-1744918200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Join us in our NYC office for conversation\, bites and drinks!\n\nWe will be offering participants the opportunity experience some of AFA’s most meaningful programs\, AFA’s Virtual Reality Dementia program and AFA’s dementia friendly apartment. AFA’s VR program allows you to dive into the world of Harry and experience life through his eyes as he navigates his life with Alzheimer’s disease. We will also provide tours of our dementia friendly Apartment\, so you can learn how to make your space safer and more accessible for those in your life with a neurodegenerative disease.\n\n \n\nThank you very much to our sponsor Renewal Memory Partners!\n\nJoin us to laugh\, learn\, and connect with your fellow professionals in the aging field! We look forward to seeing you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date4/17/2025Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Address* \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n StateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Phone*Email*\n \n 2025 Photo consent formI agree to the photo release form belowI choose not to appear in photosI hereby grant to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. (the “Foundation”) the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use and/or reproduce my (and/or my child’s or children’s) name\, likeness\, image\, voice\, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any photos\, video recordings\, audiotapes\, digital images\, and the like\, taken or made on behalf of the Foundation. I agree that the Foundation has complete ownership of such material and can use said material for any purpose consistent with the Foundation’s mission. These uses include\, but are not limited to\, videos\, publications\, advertisements\, news releases\, Web sites\, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation for the use of such images\, video\, likeness\, etc.This field is hidden when viewing the formPhoto Release Form* I agree to the photo release form below.I hereby grant to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. (the “Foundation”) the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use and/or reproduce my (and/or my child’s or children’s) name\, likeness\, image\, voice\, and/or appearance as such may be embodied in any photos\, video recordings\, audiotapes\, digital images\, and the like\, taken or made on behalf of the Foundation. I agree that the Foundation has complete ownership of such material and can use said material for any purpose consistent with the Foundation’s mission. These uses include\, but are not limited to\, videos\, publications\, advertisements\, news releases\, Web sites\, and any promotional or educational materials in any medium. I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation for the use of such images\, video\, likeness\, etc.\n\nI hereby release and discharge the Foundation\, and its agents\, representatives and assignees from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of my name\, likeness\, image\, voice and/or appearance\, including any and all claims for invasion of privacy\, right of publicity\, misappropriation or misuse of image\, and/or defamation.\n\nI represent that I am over the age of eighteen (18) years (or I am the parent or legal guardian of one or more children to whom this release applies) and that I have read the foregoing and fully understand its contents. This release shall be binding upon me\, my heirs\, legal representatives\, and assigns.\n\nThis release is being made and entered into under the laws of the State of New York and shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of said state. This agreement embodies the entire agreement of the parties.This field is hidden when viewing the formPhoto Release Form* I choose not to appear in any photos.How did you hear about this event?*AFACare PatrolVNS HealthThe Watermark at Brooklyn HeightsAffirmed Home CareWhere do you work?*Type N/A if this does not apply to youWhat is your profession?*Type N/A if this does not apply to you\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-networking-event-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20241119T154409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T142051Z UID:56138-1745402400-1745413200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Educating America Tour: New Orleans\, LA DESCRIPTION:Download Event Agenda URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/new-orleans-la/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20241219T164818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T203217Z UID:56552-1746018000-1746021600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:The Link Between Pain and Aggression in Dementia DESCRIPTION:Sponsors: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/the-link-between-pain-and-aggression-in-dementia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250415T181704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T181704Z UID:57905-1746709200-1746712800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA CARE CONNECTION WEBINAR – MAY 2025 DESCRIPTION:SLEEP AND DEMENTIA\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mehrdad Ayati will explain the changes in sleep patterns that come with aging\, especially with dementia. He will share information about the brain’s circadian rhythm\, changes in sleep-awake cycles\, and the treatment of sleep disorders in persons with dementia.\n \n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Mehrdad Ayati\, MD Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-care-connection-webinar-may-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250415T181704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T181704Z UID:58627-1746709200-1746712800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA CARE CONNECTION WEBINAR – MAY 2025 DESCRIPTION:SLEEP AND DEMENTIA\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mehrdad Ayati will explain the changes in sleep patterns that come with aging\, especially with dementia. He will share information about the brain’s circadian rhythm\, changes in sleep-awake cycles\, and the treatment of sleep disorders in persons with dementia.\n \n\n\n\n\nSPEAKER: Mehrdad Ayati\, MD Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine Stanford University School of Medicine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-care-connection-webinar-may-2025-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20241119T154714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T142622Z UID:56140-1747216800-1747227600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Educating America Tour: Chicago\, IL DESCRIPTION: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/chicago-il/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250402T142537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T150433Z UID:58268-1747328400-1747339200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:In-Person Workshop - The Impact of Substance Misuse Among Older Adults DESCRIPTION:2 CE credits Location: Battery Park by Sunrise 455 North End Avenue\, New York\, NY 10282 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nCourse Description: In American society\, often times individuals with a substance use disorder are highly stigmatized which can have major impacts on health and wellness. This in-person workshop will take a deep look into the impact of substance use disorders among older adults\, and how ageism plays a serious role in barriers to care and treatment. Participants will also explore the impact chronic substance misuse has on brain health\, learn the importance of utilizing specialized assessments for older adults\, how to involve family and social supports\, and what must be done to eliminate stigma and barriers to treatment. \n\n\n\nFrom this workshop you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nDefine substance use disorders and the effects on older adults.\n\n\n\nExplain the potential causes of misusing various substances.\n\n\n\nDescribe how stigma acts as a barrier to treatment and care.\n\n\n\nApply effective strategies to reduce stigma and improve access to services and supports.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Hors d’oeuvres and beverages 5:30 pm – 5:50 pm – Presentations from sponsors 5:50 pm – 8:00 pm – Workshop \n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter:Jennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFIDirector of Education & Social ServicesAlzheimer’s Foundation of America \n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI\, is AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services. She is responsible for overseeing the educational programming for dementia care professionals and care partners\, the AFA Helpline and in-person therapeutic and community classes in the AFA Teal Room. Jennifer is dedicated to ensuring those affected by Alzheimer’s receive the support and educational resources they need when faced with the extreme challenges of this disease. Her professional background includes providing in-home family therapy\, mediation\, and advocacy for under-resourced communities. She earned her Master of Social Work from Temple University. \n\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, concerns\, or to request special accommodations\, please call 866-232-8484 or email Jennifer Reeder\, jreeder@alzfdn.org. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/in-person-workshop-the-impact-of-substance-misuse-among-older-adults/ CATEGORIES:Professional Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250402T142537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T194848Z UID:58626-1747328400-1747339200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:In-Person Workshop - The Impact of Substance Misuse Among Older Adults DESCRIPTION:2 CE credits Location: Battery Park by Sunrise 455 North End Avenue\, New York\, NY 10282 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nCourse Description: In American society\, often times individuals with a substance use disorder are highly stigmatized which can have major impacts on health and wellness. This in-person workshop will take a deep look into the impact of substance use disorders among older adults\, and how ageism plays a serious role in barriers to care and treatment. Participants will also explore the impact chronic substance misuse has on brain health\, learn the importance of utilizing specialized assessments for older adults\, how to involve family and social supports\, and what must be done to eliminate stigma and barriers to treatment. \n\n\n\nFrom this workshop you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nDefine substance use disorders and the effects on older adults.\n\n\n\nExplain the potential causes of misusing various substances.\n\n\n\nDescribe how stigma acts as a barrier to treatment and care.\n\n\n\nApply effective strategies to reduce stigma and improve access to services and supports.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Hors d’oeuvres and beverages 5:30 pm – 5:50 pm – Presentations from sponsors 5:50 pm – 8:00 pm – Workshop \n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter:Jennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFIDirector of Education & Social ServicesAlzheimer’s Foundation of America \n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI\, is AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services. She is responsible for overseeing the educational programming for dementia care professionals and care partners\, the AFA Helpline and in-person therapeutic and community classes in the AFA Teal Room. Jennifer is dedicated to ensuring those affected by Alzheimer’s receive the support and educational resources they need when faced with the extreme challenges of this disease. Her professional background includes providing in-home family therapy\, mediation\, and advocacy for under-resourced communities. She earned her Master of Social Work from Temple University. \n\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, concerns\, or to request special accommodations\, please call 866-232-8484 or email Jennifer Reeder\, jreeder@alzfdn.org. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/in-person-workshop-the-impact-of-substance-misuse-among-older-adults-2/ CATEGORIES:Professional Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T141000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250115T194654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T180827Z UID:56895-1747828800-1747836600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Sexual Health and Intimacy in Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\nCourse Description: For most\, sexual health is an uncomfortable\, or worse\, unspoken topic. The reluctance to discuss this breeds shame and misinformation among individuals of all ages. However\, this becomes increasingly true when discussing this with older adults and individuals with cognitive decline. Ignoring the complexities of this intimate\, nuanced topic does not serve to improve the health or the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other neurodegenerative diseases. The goal of this training is to provide care partners language and strategies for addressing sexual health\, intimacy needs\, and understanding behaviors that may or may not be sexual in nature — thus demystifying and normalizing this topic. This course is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions\, as well as case vignette discussions\, and a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nList changes to an aging body that affect sexual health and intimate behavior.\n\n\n\nDescribe how to address sexual health needs including steps to take to address disease and discomfort.\n\n\n\nDiscern which behaviors are likely motivated by sexual or non-sexual unmet needs.\n\n\n\nPractice respectful\, clear\, and delicate approaches and conversations you can have with an individual with ADRD or their greater care team about their behavior and needs.\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of intimate needs of aging individual and individuals with ADRD.\n\n\n\n\nFor complete course description\, please click here. \n\n\n\n2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon). The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America #1898\, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/25/2024 – 7/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2 cultural competence continuing education credits. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0222. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/sexual-health-and-intimacy-in-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20241219T164945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T203438Z UID:56554-1748523600-1748527200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Early Detection of Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease DESCRIPTION:Sponsors: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/early-detection-of-agitation-in-alzheimers-disease/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250418T191112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T191112Z UID:58269-1748538000-1748547000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:In-Person Networking Event - May 29\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:322 8th Avenue\, FL 7 \n\n\n\nCould your thrift store finds make you rich? Did grandma leave you more than you expected in her jewelry box? Find out at this event! \n\n\n\nJoin the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, as well as our partners VNS Health and Paper Moon Moves\, for a one-of-a-kind event. We will be offering tours of our dementia-friendly model apartment\, our immersive virtual reality (VR) dementia experience\, and\, for the first time–a Doyle jewelry appraiser at our offices in Chelsea\, New York City! In the dementia-friendly apartment\, you will learn how to make your living spaces safer and more accessible for those in your life with a neurodegenerative disease\, those with a disability\, or those who are aging! Through the power of virtual reality\, AFA’s VR program allows you to dive into the world of Harry and experience life through his eyes as he navigates Alzheimer’s disease. Please come and join us to network with your fellow professionals in the aging field. Come in and enjoy some tasty small bites\, drinks\, and fun activities. We will also offer raffles to local eateries. This is a can’t-miss event! Please note: Maximum 1 piece of jewelry per person. First come\, first served. Attendance is not a guarantee that your jewelry will be seen. This is an valuation only; the appraiser will not purchase any jewelry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/in-person-networking-event-may-29-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250418T191112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T191112Z UID:58628-1748538000-1748547000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:In-Person Networking Event - May 29\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:322 8th Avenue\, FL 7 \n\n\n\nCould your thrift store finds make you rich? Did grandma leave you more than you expected in her jewelry box? Find out at this event! \n\n\n\nJoin the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, as well as our partners VNS Health and Paper Moon Moves\, for a one-of-a-kind event. We will be offering tours of our dementia-friendly model apartment\, our immersive virtual reality (VR) dementia experience\, and\, for the first time–a Doyle jewelry appraiser at our offices in Chelsea\, New York City! In the dementia-friendly apartment\, you will learn how to make your living spaces safer and more accessible for those in your life with a neurodegenerative disease\, those with a disability\, or those who are aging! Through the power of virtual reality\, AFA’s VR program allows you to dive into the world of Harry and experience life through his eyes as he navigates Alzheimer’s disease. Please come and join us to network with your fellow professionals in the aging field. Come in and enjoy some tasty small bites\, drinks\, and fun activities. We will also offer raffles to local eateries. This is a can’t-miss event! Please note: Maximum 1 piece of jewelry per person. First come\, first served. Attendance is not a guarantee that your jewelry will be seen. This is an valuation only; the appraiser will not purchase any jewelry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/in-person-networking-event-may-29-2025-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20241119T154957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T143022Z UID:56142-1749636000-1749646800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Educating America Tour: Portland\, ME DESCRIPTION: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/portland-me/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T201000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250508T193204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T202625Z UID:58270-1749661200-1749672600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:In-Person Workshop: Utilizing a Historical Lens to Understand and Address the Distinctive Needs of LGBTQ+ Older Adults DESCRIPTION:Inspir at Carnegie Hill\, 1802 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY 10128 2.5 CE credits \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse description: In this cultural competence workshop\, participants will learn about the intersection between dementia and the LGBTQ+ community\, by utilizing a historical lens that highlights ongoing health and healthcare disparities experienced by the community. Participants will then receive an overview of currently available support services and resources for LGBTQ+ older adults. Lastly\, participants will explore implications and recommendations including trauma-informed care\, considerations for the chosen family and partner\, as well as how care settings can create safe and welcoming environments. From this workshop you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify LGBTQ+ related issues around Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care.\n\n\n\nExplain the historical context that predisposes LGBTQ+ individuals to higher vulnerability of dementia-related risks.\n\n\n\nUnderstand currently available support services and resources for LGBTQ+ older adults.\n\n\n\nApply culturally informed strategies to strengthen support and care for LGBTQ+ older adults.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda 5:00 pm: Dinner and drinks 5:20 pm: Brief presentation from Renewal Memory Partners 5:30 pm – 8:10 pm: Workshop (10-minute break included) \n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Jennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI Senior Director of Education & Social Services Alzheimer’s Foundation of America \n\n\n\nJennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI\, is AFA’s Senior Director of Educational and Social Services. She is responsible for overseeing the educational programming for dementia care professionals and care partners\, the AFA Helpline and in-person therapeutic and community classes in the AFA Teal Room. Jennifer is dedicated to ensuring those affected by Alzheimer’s receive the support and educational resources they need when faced with the extreme challenges of this disease. Her professional background includes providing in-home family therapy\, mediation\, and advocacy for under-resourced communities. She earned her Master of Social Work from Temple University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Catherine Schaefer\, BSN\, JD\, Vice President of Quality and Performance Improvement\, VNS \n\n\n\nCatherine Schaefer holds a BSN from the University of Oklahoma and a JD from Brooklyn Law School. After passing the New York Bar\, she served as Risk Manager and later as Senior Manager of Professional Nursing Practice at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Promoted to Director in 2015\, she also led Quality for International Business Development. In 2017\, she became Director of Quality at VNS Health. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, she directed the Clinical Expertise Response Team\, overseeing employee screening and quarantine. In 2023\, she was promoted to Vice President of Quality and Performance Improvement at VNS Health\, leading quality of care and performance improvement initiatives across Home Health\, Hospice\, and Personal Care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0222. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an effort to better serve the LGBTQ+ community\, all Alzheimer’s Foundation of America staff members have completed the SAGECare organizational training. Click here to learn more.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, concerns\, or to request special accommodations\, please call 866-232-8484 or email Jennifer Reeder\, jreeder@alzfdn.org. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/utilizing-a-historical-lens-to-understand-and-address-the-distinctive-needs-of-lgbtq-older-adults/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T201000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250508T193204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T201721Z UID:58629-1749661200-1749672600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:In-Person Workshop: Utilizing a Historical Lens to Understand and Address the Distinctive Needs of LGBTQ+ Older Adults DESCRIPTION:Inspir at Carnegie Hill\, 1802 2nd Avenue\, New York\, NY 10128 2.5 CE credits \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse description: In this cultural competence workshop\, participants will learn about the intersection between dementia and the LGBTQ+ community\, by utilizing a historical lens that highlights ongoing health and healthcare disparities experienced by the community. Participants will then receive an overview of currently available support services and resources for LGBTQ+ older adults. Lastly\, participants will explore implications and recommendations including trauma-informed care\, considerations for the chosen family and partner\, as well as how care settings can create safe and welcoming environments. From this workshop you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify LGBTQ+ related issues around Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care.\n\n\n\nExplain the historical context that predisposes LGBTQ+ individuals to higher vulnerability of dementia-related risks.\n\n\n\nUnderstand currently available support services and resources for LGBTQ+ older adults.\n\n\n\nApply culturally informed strategies to strengthen support and care for LGBTQ+ older adults.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda 5:00 pm: Dinner and drinks 5:20 pm: Brief presentation from Renewal Memory Partners 5:30 pm – 8:10 pm: Workshop (10-minute break included) \n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Jennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI Senior Director of Education & Social Services Alzheimer’s Foundation of America \n\n\n\nJennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI\, is AFA’s Senior Director of Educational and Social Services. She is responsible for overseeing the educational programming for dementia care professionals and care partners\, the AFA Helpline and in-person therapeutic and community classes in the AFA Teal Room. Jennifer is dedicated to ensuring those affected by Alzheimer’s receive the support and educational resources they need when faced with the extreme challenges of this disease. Her professional background includes providing in-home family therapy\, mediation\, and advocacy for under-resourced communities. She earned her Master of Social Work from Temple University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Catherine Schaefer\, BSN\, JD\, Vice President of Quality and Performance Improvement\, VNS \n\n\n\nCatherine Schaefer holds a BSN from the University of Oklahoma and a JD from Brooklyn Law School. After passing the New York Bar\, she served as Risk Manager and later as Senior Manager of Professional Nursing Practice at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Promoted to Director in 2015\, she also led Quality for International Business Development. In 2017\, she became Director of Quality at VNS Health. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, she directed the Clinical Expertise Response Team\, overseeing employee screening and quarantine. In 2023\, she was promoted to Vice President of Quality and Performance Improvement at VNS Health\, leading quality of care and performance improvement initiatives across Home Health\, Hospice\, and Personal Care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0222. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an effort to better serve the LGBTQ+ community\, all Alzheimer’s Foundation of America staff members have completed the SAGECare organizational training. Click here to learn more.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions\, concerns\, or to request special accommodations\, please call 866-232-8484 or email Jennifer Reeder\, jreeder@alzfdn.org. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/utilizing-a-historical-lens-to-understand-and-address-the-distinctive-needs-of-lgbtq-older-adults-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250521T192105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T192105Z UID:58271-1749733200-1749736800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA Care Connection Webinar-June 2025 DESCRIPTION:Challenging Behaviors in People with Dementia\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Linda Ercoli will talk about the types of challenging behaviors that can occur in people with Alzheimer’s disease\, and other types of dementia\, the impact of those behaviors on caregivers\, and evidence-based strategies to reduce those behaviors. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\nLinda Ercoli\, PhD\n\nInterim Director\, UCLA Longevity Center\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/challenging-behaviors-in-people-with-dementia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250521T192105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T192105Z UID:58630-1749733200-1749736800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA Care Connection Webinar-June 2025 DESCRIPTION:Challenging Behaviors in People with Dementia\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Linda Ercoli will talk about the types of challenging behaviors that can occur in people with Alzheimer’s disease\, and other types of dementia\, the impact of those behaviors on caregivers\, and evidence-based strategies to reduce those behaviors. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\nLinda Ercoli\, PhD\n\nInterim Director\, UCLA Longevity Center\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/challenging-behaviors-in-people-with-dementia-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T141000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250115T193846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T164249Z UID:56888-1750248000-1750255800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:The Intersection of Juneteenth\, Alzheimer’s\, and Racial Trauma DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Throughout the history of the colonizing of the land known presently as the United States\, from the introduction of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to present day health disparities\, Black/African Americans have suffered from intentional and unintentional harm. The effects of the profoundly cruel chattel slavery system in the United States are still seen in the health and well-being of Black/African Americans today. As the saying goes\, those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it. We at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America are committed to addressing the history of brain health and health inequality of all. In this course we explore the history of slavery\, emancipation\, and celebrations of Juneteenth as well as its influence on the current health landscape of Alzheimer’s disease. We will cover topics such as health disparities\, trauma\, racial traumatic stress\, and their effects on the brain–all of which can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. We also highlight the invaluable contributions Black Americans made to Alzhimer’s research. Participants will gain a greater understanding of the disproportionate health outcomes that occur in the Black/African American population due to cumulative intergenerational\, historical trauma. In honor of the national holiday\, this presentation aims to increase awareness of the celebration of Juneteenth and its historical relevance. Upon taking this course\, participants will become a more informed care partner and informed citizen. This course is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions\, as well as case vignette discussions\, and a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nList at least 3 ways slavery continues to affect health today.\n\n\n\nDefine Juneteenth and briefly explain its origins.\n\n\n\nDescribe the legacy of Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller and his discoveries of Alzheimer’s disease.\n\n\n\nList 3 examples of health disparities and explain how this affect brain health.\n\n\n\n\nFor complete course description\, please click here. \n\n\n\n2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon). The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America #1898\, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/25/2024 – 7/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2 cultural competence continuing education credits. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0222. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/the-intersection-of-juneteenth-alzheimers-and-racial-trauma/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20241219T165123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T150356Z UID:56556-1750856400-1750860000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Financial Planning for Care and Beyond DESCRIPTION: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/financial-planning-for-care-and-beyond/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250612T204557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T204557Z UID:58345-1752152400-1752156000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:July Care Connection Webinar DESCRIPTION:Mild Cognitive Impairment: What Is It and How Does It Relate to Alzheimer’s Disease?\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Nathaniel Chin for an engaging and informative webinar on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)\, where he will explain what MCI is and how it differs from normal aging\, dementia\, and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Chin will walk through the diagnositc process\, discuss why early diagnosis matters\, explore potential causes—including reversible ones—and review both medical and lifestyle-based treatment options. Attendees will gain practical tools to face an MCI diagnosis with confidence and hear answers to the most frequently asked questions from Dr. Chin’s memory clinic. This webinar is ideal for individuals concerned about cognitive changes in themselves or loved ones. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n \n\nNathaniel A. Chin\, MD\n\n \n\nMember\, AFA Medical\, Scientific\, and Memory Screening Advisory Board\n\nMedical Director\, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC); WRAP Study; and CLARITI Study.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/july-care-connection-webinar-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250612T204557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T204557Z UID:58631-1752152400-1752156000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:July Care Connection Webinar DESCRIPTION:Mild Cognitive Impairment: What Is It and How Does It Relate to Alzheimer’s Disease?\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Nathaniel Chin for an engaging and informative webinar on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)\, where he will explain what MCI is and how it differs from normal aging\, dementia\, and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Chin will walk through the diagnositc process\, discuss why early diagnosis matters\, explore potential causes—including reversible ones—and review both medical and lifestyle-based treatment options. Attendees will gain practical tools to face an MCI diagnosis with confidence and hear answers to the most frequently asked questions from Dr. Chin’s memory clinic. This webinar is ideal for individuals concerned about cognitive changes in themselves or loved ones. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n \n\nNathaniel A. Chin\, MD\n\n \n\nMember\, AFA Medical\, Scientific\, and Memory Screening Advisory Board\n\nMedical Director\, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC); WRAP Study; and CLARITI Study.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/july-care-connection-webinar-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250709T000653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T003412Z UID:58218-1752152400-1752156000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:July Care Connection Webinar DESCRIPTION:Mild Cognitive Impairment: What Is It and How Does It Relate to Alzheimer’s Disease?\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Nathaniel Chin for an engaging and informative webinar on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)\, where he will explain what MCI is and how it differs from normal aging\, dementia\, and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Chin will walk through the diagnositc process\, discuss why early diagnosis matters\, explore potential causes—including reversible ones—and review both medical and lifestyle-based treatment options. Attendees will gain practical tools to face an MCI diagnosis with confidence and hear answers to the most frequently asked questions from Dr. Chin’s memory clinic. This webinar is ideal for individuals concerned about cognitive changes in themselves or loved ones. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:Nathaniel A. Chin\, MDMember\, AFA Medical\, Scientific\, and Memory Screening Advisory BoardMedical Director\, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC); WRAP Study; and CLARITI Study. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/july-care-connection-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20241119T155314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T174952Z UID:56144-1752660000-1752670800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Educating America Tour: Cleveland\, OH DESCRIPTION:Download Event Agenda URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/cleveland-oh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T131000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250115T194143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T164204Z UID:56891-1752663600-1752671400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s Disease: Beyond Signs and Symptoms DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\nCourse Description: This general course describes the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease\, risk factors\, and cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Participants will then learn how the disease can affect everyone differently based on factors like a person’s physical health\, social psychology\, history of trauma\, their environment\, and quality of their social support. We then explore the world of a personal or family care partner\, and how they can be affected by the disease both emotionally and financially. To gain a deeper understanding of the individual living with Alzheimer’s disease\, this course also explores the relationship between distressing behaviors and unmet needs. Finally\, participants will learn about strategies to build a therapeutic relationship that is based on respect\, empathy\, and maintaining one’s dignity. This course is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions\, as well as case vignette discussions\, and a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDefine and describe the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.\n\n\n\nIdentify the causes and risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease.\n\n\n\nDescribe the financial and emotional impact on a caregiver.\n\n\n\nAssess behaviors to develop various forms of communication.\n\n\n\nApply strategies to support and communicate while maintaining an individual’s dignity.\n\n\n\n\nFor complete course description\, please click here. \n\n\n\n2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon). The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America #1898\, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/25/2024 – 7/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2 cultural competence continuing education credits. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0222. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/alzheimers-disease-beyond-signs-and-symptoms/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250707T150445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T150445Z UID:58488-1755176400-1755180000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Care Connection Webinar - August 2025 DESCRIPTION:Traumatic Brain Injury and Dementia – Are They Related?\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Charles Bernick will discuss the different types of Traumatic Brain Injury\, talk about the effect of repetitive injuries to brain health in later life\, and share the results of his 15+ year study following sports professionals and brain trauma. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n \n\nCharles Bernick\, MD\, MPH\n\nSenior Director\, Cognitive Disorders Section\, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-august-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T151000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193931 CREATED:20250115T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T134108Z UID:56893-1755694800-1755702600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Tapping into the Power of Emotional Memories DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nCourse Description: When remembering past events\, sometimes it is difficult to recall details\, yet the emotions we experienced at that time come flooding back. Triggered by our five senses — the smells\, sights\, sounds\, tastes\, and feelings teleport us back like it is happening in the here and now. These emotional memories remain intact for those living with Alzheimer’s disease much longer than the details of short- and long-term memories. This course will explain how the emotion experienced from a positive or negative event for those living with Alzheimer’s disease can persist well beyond memory for the event that originally caused the emotion. This knowledge can strengthen supports and approaches by highlighting the importance of generating positive emotions and acknowledging the emotional life of a person with Alzheimer’s disease is alive and well. Participants will then learn how to tap into emotional memories by utilizing the five senses to strengthen connection and improve overall wellbeing for the person living with Alzheimer’s disease. This course is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions\, as well as case vignette discussions\, and a Q&A session at the end. \n\n\n\nFrom this course you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDefine emotional memories and their impact on those with memory loss.\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of generating positive emotions for those living with Alzheimer’s disease.\n\n\n\nIdentify supportive approaches that generate positive emotions and avoid negative interactions.\n\n\n\nUtilize the five senses to create interventions that can tap into emotional memories.\n\n\n\n\nFor complete course description\, please click here. \n\n\n\n2 CE credits available for social workers licensed in an ASWB accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: New Jersey is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation\, please check back soon). The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America #1898\, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/25/2024 – 7/25/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2 cultural competence continuing education credits. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0222. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/tapping-into-the-power-of-emotional-memories/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR