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 […]

Join us in our NYC office for conversation, bites and drinks! We 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 […]

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SLEEP AND DEMENTIA Dr. 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 […]

SLEEP AND DEMENTIA Dr. 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 […]