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 a higher rate of Alzheimer’s disease among BIPOC, particularly African Americans and Latinos, but why is this? In this LIVE INTERACTIVE webinar we discuss social […]

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 tools to potential new treatments. Speaker: George Perry, PhD Professor & Semmes Foundation Distinguished University Chair in Neurobiology, University of Texas at San Antonio Member, […]

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 deficits very similar to dementia. This condition was given the term “pseudo-dementia” by Professor Leslie Kiloh in 1961. Further research has indicated that depression, especially […]

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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 can preserve cognition, and new tools and approaches that are giving us a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. […]

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 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. […]

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 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 […]

“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 […]