2 continuing education (cultural competence) credits available Course Description: Despite the progress we’ve made towards the eradication of racial inequality, racial health disparities remain. Recent studies have shown there is […]

This episode will discuss the potential impacts that blood-based biomarkers have for the future of dementia diagnosis and care, from diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease and improved early detection […]

2.5 CE creditsPresenter: Jennifer Reeder, LCSWLocation: Inspir Carnegie Hill1802 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10128 Course Description: Studies have shown that many older adults with untreated depression can develop cognitive […]

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Advances in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease: Moving Toward a Breakthrough Dr. Allison Reiss, an internal medicine physician, educator and molecular biologist, will discuss current available Alzheimer’s disease therapies, lifestyle modifications that […]

2 CE credits Presenter: Leah Daly, MPH Location: The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights 21 Clark St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 Course Description: Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other types of neurodegenerative diseases […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course Description: Individuals with Alzheimer’s and other types of neurodegenerative diseases can experience occasional to frequent instances of agitation or aggression. Many may […]

“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. Guest: Katie Brandt, MM […]

Family Dynamics in Dementia Care  What 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 […]

LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available Course 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 […]