BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alzheimer's Foundation of America - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 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:20260415T101934 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:20260415T101934 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:20260415T101934 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:20260415T101934 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:20260415T101934 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250811T173435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T154013Z UID:58937-1757595600-1757599200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Care Connection Webinar: Through the Years: A Historical Lens on Stigma and Discrimination among LGBTQ+ Older Adults DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ older adults have lived through eras marked by both profound injustice and courageous resilience. Their life stories reflect decades of shifting social attitudes\, political struggles\, and cultural milestones—experiences that continue to shape their sense of identity\, belonging\, and well-being today. This two-part series invites participants to first look back\, then look forward:\n\nTogether\, these sessions illuminate the impact of the past while equipping participants with practical tools to create a more affirming future for LGBTQ+ elders.\n\n\nThis session examines how decades of stigma\, discrimination\, and systemic exclusion have shaped the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults. Through a historical lens\, we will explore key social\, political\, and cultural events that influenced visibility\, rights\, and community belonging. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how past experiences of bias and resilience continue to shape the well-being\, relationships\, and identities of LGBTQ+ elders today.\n \n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Jennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI\, Senior Director of Educational & Social Services\, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\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.   URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-through-the-years-a-historical-lens-on-stigma-and-discrimination-among-lgbtq-older-adults/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20241119T155455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T152502Z UID:56145-1758103200-1758114000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Educating America Tour: Omaha\, NE DESCRIPTION: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/omaha-ne/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T153000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250115T193522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T145655Z UID:56886-1758722400-1758727800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Best Practices for Curating a Dementia-Friendly Environment DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 1.5 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Curating a multi-faceted dementia friendly environment is a foundational principle of providing well rounded memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The environmental design of a living space can support or hinder either professional or personal care partners’ ability to facilitate meaningful living. Participants will be enlightened and even surprised how design and technology choices as well as staff training affect an individual’s personal independence\, comfort\, and safety in their daily lives. In this course\, participants will learn about the importance of providing a dementia friendly environment for their loved ones or residents—whether it be in a residential community\, day program\, respite care\, or other location providing memory care. We explore different adaptations and design elements that can improve someone’s quality of life while keeping their space comfortable and homey. 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\nAdapt or design a living environment that is dementia friendly.\n\n\n\nImplement safety measures in interior and exterior spaces.\n\n\n\nEmploy strategies to promote independence and implement adaptive technology.\n\n\n\nCreatively facilitate meaningful living\, through the environmental design of a living space.\n\n\n\n\nFor complete course description\, please click here. \n\n\n\n1.5 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).\nThe 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 1.5 general continuing education credits.\nAlzheimer’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/best-practices-for-curating-a-dementia-friendly-environment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20241219T165515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T193621Z UID:56561-1758805200-1758808800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Enhancing Services for Medically Underserved Communities DESCRIPTION:Barriers to care\, including geography\, accessibility\, language\, and cultural\, can cause communities to become medically underserved. This AFA Fireside Chat will discuss common barriers that cause communities to become medically underserved and steps that can be taken—from technology to education to community support—to break them down.   \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: \n\n\n\nLisa Renzi-Hammond\, PhD \n\n\n\nLeonard W. Poon Professor for Innovation in Public Health and Aging\, University of Georgia (UGA) \n\n\n\nDirector\, UGA Institute of Gerontology \n\n\n\nCo-Founding Director\, UGA Cognitive Aging Research and Education (CARE) Center. \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/enhancing-services-for-medically-underserved-communities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T143000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250814T150245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T203229Z UID:59004-1758970800-1758983400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Location: AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center\, 149 Schleigel Boulevard\, Amityville\, NY 11701 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nCelebrate Grandparents Appreciation Month at AFA’s new Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center with a day of multi-generational family fun—plus free memory screenings and a chance to experience the Center’s services\, including art and pet therapy. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more/register URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-family-fun-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20241119T155650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T162813Z UID:56149-1759917600-1759928400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Educating America Tour: Charleston\, WV DESCRIPTION: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/charleston-wv/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250811T173818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T154121Z UID:58940-1760014800-1760018400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Care Connection Webinar: Healing with Pride: Designing Care that Sees\, Affirms\, and Restores DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ older adults have lived through eras marked by both profound injustice and courageous resilience. Their life stories reflect decades of shifting social attitudes\, political struggles\, and cultural milestones—experiences that continue to shape their sense of identity\, belonging\, and well-being today. This two-part series invites participants to first look back\, then look forward:\n\nTogether\, these sessions illuminate the impact of the past while equipping participants with practical tools to create a more affirming future for LGBTQ+ elders.\n\nThis session focuses on creating healthcare and dementia care approaches that honor the unique histories and identities of LGBTQ+ older adults. Participants will learn how culturally relevant and trauma-informed practices can address the lingering effects of stigma while promoting dignity\, trust\, and emotional safety. Through practical strategies\, we will explore how care settings can become spaces that see\, affirm\, and restore—supporting both the cognitive and emotional well-being of LGBTQ+ people living with dementia and their care partners.\n \n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker: Jennifer Reeder\, LCSW\, SIFI\, Senior Director of Educational & Social Services\, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\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.   URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-healing-with-pride-designing-care-that-sees-affirms-and-restores/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T131000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250115T195023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T160200Z UID:56900-1760526000-1760533800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:The Intricate Tapestry of Family Dynamics in Dementia Care DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\nCourse Description: 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. They are one of the primary sources of relationship security or stress. Those experiencing greater stress or toxicity from family members may choose to seek community elsewhere. Yet when someone in the family receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other 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 virtual webinar aims to teach attendees about the various types of familial relationships and roles\, to then effectively evaluate dynamics through illustrative assessment tools such as genograms and ecomaps. Such thorough assessments will help to meet the overall goal of ensuring everyone works as a team to create meaningful living and quality of life for the individual living with the illness\, as well as all of those within their support system. This workshop is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions\, as well as case vignette discussions. \n\n\n\nFrom this workshop attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDefine familial roles and relationship dynamics.\n\n\n\nDescribe how dementia-related illnesses can impact family dynamics.\n\n\n\nUtilize assessment tools when evaluating familial strengths and challenges.\n\n\n\nApply strategies to improve communication and collaboration among family members.\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 clinical 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-intricate-tapestry-of-family-dynamics-in-dementia-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T213000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250905T191106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T191527Z UID:59211-1760553000-1760563800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Making Memories Fall Social 2025 DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Professional Leadership Council \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSeven24 Collective\, 362 W 13th St\, New York\, NY 10014\, USA \n\n\n\nJoin the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) for an evening of cocktails & bites as we honor our young professionals community in their dedication to expanding AFA’s impact. Proceeds will help AFA provide vital support\, services\, and education to families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia\, and advance research toward better treatments and a cure.  \n\n\n\n\nEvent Link URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/making-memories-fall-social-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250916T182835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T181156Z UID:59276-1761757200-1761768000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Utilizing a Historical Lens to Understand and Address the Distinctive Needs of LGBTQ+ Older Adults DESCRIPTION:Location: Bristal Assisted Living at Westbury\n\n117 Post Ave. Westbury\, NY 11590\n2 CE Credits Available\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nCourse Description: In U.S. society\, LGBTQ+ individuals have historically faced marginalization and discrimination. These experiences contribute to higher rates of health conditions\, including an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This in-person cultural competence workshop focuses on the intersection of dementia and the LGBTQ+ community\, providing participants with a historical perspective on systemic discrimination and trauma. The course examines health disparities and social determinants of health to emphasize the importance of inclusive\, equitable dementia care. Participants will also explore how stigma within the LGBTQ+ community can act as a barrier to accessing necessary healthcare and the long-term implications of these barriers. The course will highlight care recommendations\, including trauma-informed approaches for individuals with dementia\, considerations for chosen family and partners\, and strategies for creating safe and welcoming care environments. By the end of this workshop\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and the critical importance of providing high-quality\, culturally sensitive dementia care for all individuals. This fully interactive in-person workshop encourages engagement throughout. Attendees may ask questions\, participate in instructor-led discussions\, engage in case vignette analysis\, and take part in a Q&A session at the end. From this course attendees will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the health disparities and social determinants of health that affect dementia risk and care in the LGBTQ+ community.\n\n\n\nRecognize how stigma can act as a barrier to accessing necessary healthcare.\n\n\n\nApply trauma-informed care principles when supporting individuals with dementia in the LGBTQ+ community.\n\n\n\nIdentify strategies to support the person\, their chosen family and care partners by creating safe and welcoming care environments.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n5:00pm – 5:30pm – Dinner and drinks\n\n\n\n5:30pm – 5:50pm – Brief presentations from our sponsors\n\n\n\n5:50pm – 8:00pm – Workshop (10 min break included)\n\n\n\n\nFor complete course description\, please click here. \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\n\n\n\n\nHosted by: Bristal Assisted Living at Westbury \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“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: 7/25/2023 – 7/25/2024. Social workers completing this course receive 2 continuing education credits.” URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/utilizing-a-historical-lens-to-understand-and-address-the-distinctive-needs-of-lgbtq-older-adults-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250805T205334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T152501Z UID:58828-1762332300-1762349400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Women and Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum 2025 DESCRIPTION:Recording available:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: The Villas at Dominican Village Helen Butler O.P. Hall 565 Albany Avenue Amityville\, NY 11701 \n\n\n\nFORUM AGENDA \n\n\n\n8:45 AM – 9:30 AM ET Registration\, Continental Breakfast\, Exhibits & Memory Screenings Start your day with light refreshments\, explore informative exhibits\, and take advantage of complimentary memory screenings. 9:30 AM -10:00 AM ET Opening Remarks\, Welcome & About AFA Charles J. Fuschillo\, Jr. President & CEO\, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 10:00 AM -11 :00 AM ET Medical Panel Discussion. Experts will explore the latest research\, gender-specific risk factors\, and medical advancements in Alzheimer’s care. \n\n\n\n\nStephanie Cosentino\, PhD\n\n\n\nUla Hwang\, MD\, MPH\, FACEP\n\n\n\nBei Wu\, PhD\, FGSA\, FAAN\n\n\n\n\n11 :00 AM -12:00 PM ET Professional Panel Discussion. Professionals share insights on empowering women through resources and community support. \n\n\n\n\nStephanie M. Alberts\, Esq.\n\n\n\nDaphne Perry\, MPH\, PHR\, SHRM-CP\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM -12:15 PM ET BreakEnjoy the break and network with fellow attendees. \n\n\n\n12:15 PM-1:15 PM ET Caregiver Panel Discussion. Hear firsthand from caregivers about their experiences\, challenges\, and strategies for support and resilience. \n\n\n\n\nAlicia Evans\n\n\n\nCary Lopez\n\n\n\n\n1:15 PM ET Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFORUM PANELISTS \n\n\n\n\nStephanie M. Alberts Partner\, Forchelli Deegan Terrana \n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie Cosentino\, Ph.D.Professor of Neuropsychology\nCognitive Neuroscience Division\nDepartment of Neurology\, Taub Institute and Sergievsky Center\nColumbia University Medical Center \n\n\n\n\n\nAlicia Evans Dementia Caregiver Advocate Award-Winning Fiber Artist Book Author \n\n\n\n\n\nUla Hwang\, MD\, MPH\, FACEP Professor of Emergency Medicine and Population Health and Medical Director of Geriatric Emergency Medicine at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine and a core investigator at the GRECC (Geriatrics Research\, Education and Clinical Center) at the James J. Peters Bronx VAMC. \n\n\n\n\n\nCary Lopez Co-Founder & Executive Director\, Act Now \n\n\n\n\n\nDaphne Perry\, MPH\, PHR\, SHRM-CP Program Director\, The Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease\, Stony Brook Medicine \n\n\n\n\n\nBei Wu\, PhD\, FGSA\, FAAN Dean’s Professor in Global Health Vice Dean for Research Rory Meyers College of Nursing Affiliated Professor\, College of Dentistry Co-Director\, NYU Aging Incubator Principal Investigator (MPI)\, NIMHD-funded Rutgers-NYU Asian Center for Health Promotion and Equity Principal Investigator (MPI)\, NIA-funded Resource Center for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research in Asian and Pacific Americans\, New York University \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPROGRAM SPONSORS: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/women-and-alzheimers-the-empowerment-forum-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20251015T150946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T154127Z UID:59781-1762448400-1762457400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:FREE! Paint and Sip: AFA’s Autumn Senior Care Social DESCRIPTION:Location: 322 8th Avenue 7th floor NYC \n\n\n\nProgram Description:\n\nJoin us for a cozy\, creative\, and curated FREE networking event for guests to celebrate the season\nand connect with your fellow professionals! The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America invites you to\nunwind with a glass of cider\, wine\, or non-alcoholic bubbly drink and let your creativity flow as we\npaint fall-inspired canvases in AFA’s Teal Room. Whether you are a seasoned artist or just here for\nfun\, this event is all about building relationships\, sharing stories\, and honoring the work we all do.\nThis program is brought to you for free through the generous donations from our sponsors Affirmed\nHome Care\, Anywhere Audiology\, Avanti Health\, and Q6 Advisors\, Inc! We thank you!\n\nThis will be a small event\, so spots will fill up fast! We encourage you to sign up TODAY! \n\n\n\n\nTimeline:\n\n5:00-5:30 pm Networking/Tabling\n5:30-5:45 pm Sponsors discussion\n5:45-7:30 pm Painting and Sipping!\n \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is at capacity. Please visit our events calendar to view additional upcoming programming. If you would like to be added to a waiting list for this event\, please email education@alzfdn.org \n\n\n\nSponsors: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/free-paint-and-sip-afas-autumn-senior-care-social/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20251017T174946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T160917Z UID:59811-1763038800-1763042400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA CARE CONNECTION WEBINAR - NOVEMBER 2025 DESCRIPTION:THE GROWING CASE FOR MUSIC IN DEMENTIA CARE\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nA practical session for professionals and family/personal caregivers on using personalized music to support people living with dementia – at home and in care settings. Participants will learn simple\, safe steps to choose meaningful music\, integrate it into daily routines and transitions\, reduce stress\, and strengthen connection. \n\n\n\n\nJUSTIN RUSSO\n\nDIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING\n\nINSTITUTE FOR MUSIC AND NEUROLOGIC FUNCTION (IMNF) \n\n\n\nJustin Russo is the Director of Programming at the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF)\, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the therapeutic power of music to awaken\, stimulate\, and heal. He oversees IMNF’s training initiatives\, including Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare and the MUSIC & MEMORY® Certification Program\, which equips care professionals and family caregivers to implement personalized music as a non-pharmacological intervention for individuals living with dementia and related conditions. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-care-connection-webinar-november-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20241219T165645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194719Z UID:56566-1763125200-1763128800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Sundown Syndrome-Signs\, Symptoms\, and Steps to Help DESCRIPTION:Sundowning is a common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia-related illnesses that can be challenging for caregivers. This episode will explain sundowning and its symptoms; describe how it can be addressed; and provide practical steps caregivers can take.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jeremy Koppel\, MD Co-Director\, Litwin-Zucker Center for the Study of Alzheimer’s Disease\, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Member\, AFA Medical\, Scientific\, and Memory Screening Advisory Board \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEpisode Sponsors URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/sundowning/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20251030T195724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T163309Z UID:59941-1763467200-1763474400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:Curious about Alzheimer’s and dementia?\n\n\n\nWant to learn more about what symptoms to look out for or ways that you can live a brain healthy lifestyle?\n\n\n\nThe Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will provide a free educational program at the Dodge YMCA in Boerum Hill\, Brooklyn on Tuesday November 18th from 12pm-2pm. AFA’s educational team will discuss topics including Alzheimer’s signs\, symptoms\, risk-prevention\, as well as some holiday-themed best-practices for family and loved ones. The Dodge YMCA will be providing lunch for all attendees. Join us to learn more about Alzheimer’s and brain health and take this time to ask AFA’s education team any questions you may have about this important topic. This program has been organized by Alexandra Gupta in partnership with the Dodge YMCA and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. \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 In-Person Networking Event - Lunch and Learn\n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date11/18/2025Name*\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. 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(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?*AFAAffirmed Home CareAnywhere AudiologyAvanti HealthQ6 Advisors\, Inc.Where 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/ymca-boerum-hill/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20241119T155838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T151916Z UID:56152-1763546400-1763557200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Educating America Tour: Boca Raton\, FL DESCRIPTION: URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/boca-raton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T141000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250115T195403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T164157Z UID:56903-1763553600-1763561400@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:PTSD and Dementia: An Exploration of Brain Health and Trauma DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Research and social awareness have made great strides in identifying how psychological trauma and chronic stress can cause mental illness and impact brain health. This in turn\, can increase the risk of dementia. Research also suggests a bidirectional relationship between PTSD and dementia\, meaning not only has PTSD been found to likely increase the risk of dementia\, but also those who have dementia can experience a re-emergence of traumatic memories. This is due to coping skills and the ability to suppress traumatic memories deteriorating along with the brain. This clinical course will explore the impact of chronic stress and trauma on brain health\, as well as traumatic brain injuries – all of which are prevalent for veterans who have been deployed. Through case vignettes\, participants will learn about the potential triggers and experiences for those whose traumatic memories are re-emerging\, and how this may appear from the outside. To conclude\, this course will provide an overview of trauma-informed care which can be utilized as a universal approach to help promote supportive environments of healing\, trust\, and safety for those living with dementia. \n\n\n\nFrom this workshop you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nExplain the impact of chronic stress\, TBI\, and PTSD on brain health.\n\n\n\nExplore the bidirectional relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and dementia.\n\n\n\nRecognize the importance of utilizing trauma-informed care as a universal approach.\n\n\n\nIdentify effective ways to support someone with dementia who may be experiencing traumatic 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/ptsd-and-dementia-an-exploration-of-brain-health-and-trauma/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20241219T165343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T142602Z UID:56559-1764939600-1764943200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Navigating Challenging Care Conversations DESCRIPTION:Giving up driving privileges\, accepting in-home help\, and moving from a home into a professional care setting are some of the challenging conversations caregivers often have with their loved ones living with dementia. This episode will provide practical tips on approaching these topics with a loved one in a sensitive\, constructive manner; explain what makes these conversations challenging; and help caregivers understand when it may be time to have them.   \n\n\n\n\n\nGuest:\n\n\nNathaniel Chin\, MD\n\nMedical Director\, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention Study\n\nAssistant Professor\, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology\, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health\n\nMember\, AFA’s Medical\, Scientific\, and Memory Screening Advisory Board\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEpisode Sponsors URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/navigating-difficult-care-conversations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20251022T175524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T180239Z UID:59842-1765458000-1765461600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:AFA CARE CONNECTION WEBINAR - DECEMBER 2025 DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Resilience in Aging: Digital Health Approaches to Geriatric Rehabilitation\n\n\n\nDr. Najafi will discuss how digital health innovations—ranging from wearables to artificial intelligence—are transforming the way we age by helping people stay healthier and more independent. What began with simple step counters has evolved into smart devices that can detect early signs of physical or cognitive decline and guide personalized health and exercise programs. Combined with smart home technologies like fall detectors and voice-activated reminders\, these tools are redefining aging by enabling safer\, more proactive care at home \n\n\n\n\nDr. Bijan Najafi\, PhD\n\nProfessor in Surgery\, Research Director of UCLA Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology (CASIT)\, David Geffen School of Medicine\, UCLA. \n\n\n\nDr. Bijan Najafi is a Full Professor of Surgery at UCLA\, specializing in digital health and biotechnologies. He serves as the Research Director of the UCLA Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology (CASIT) and Co-Director of the NSF IUCRC Center to Stream Healthcare in Place (C2SHIP). He earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Switzerland and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at Harvard University. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/afa-care-connection-webinar-december-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T151000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20250115T195642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T183118Z UID:56905-1765976400-1765984200@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s Risk and Prevention DESCRIPTION:LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar 2 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Allison Reiss & Leah Daly\, MPH \n\n\n\nCourse Description: Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 7 million people in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease can destabilize a family and community. So how can we prevent this? Risk factors and prevention strategies remain confusing and misunderstood. In this training we will discuss some of the genetic and lifestyle factors that increase or decrease your risk of developing Alzheimer’s or other neurodegenerative diseases. While genetic factors play a role in developing Alzheimer’s\, individuals who implement lifestyle changes can have a 60% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s\, according to the National Institute of Health. Healthy living leads to healthy aging\, so join us as we discuss ways to change your life and help you live a lifestyle that prevents Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. 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\nDiscuss different impacts of genetic and lifestyle factors on Alzheimer’s disease risk.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the general implications of the APOE genetic risk factor.\n\n\n\nList the major lifestyle risks that contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate how you would implement changes in your life to address any lifestyle risk factors.\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 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. \n\n\n\n\nAllison B. Reiss\, M.D.\, is an American Board of Internal Medicine certified internal medicine physician and molecular biologist who studies the causes and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment. Her research is directed toward finding effective therapies for these disease states. She received her M.D. from SUNY Downstate and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at UMDNJ Rutgers. She is Head of the Inflammation Laboratory and Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. She has authored numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals on Alzheimer’s disease\, traumatic brain injury and cognitive health. Dr. Reiss is a member of the Medical\, Scientific & Memory Screening Advisory Board of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. She has chaired symposia at national and international conferences. Dr. Reiss is Section Editor-in-Chief of Neurology for the journal Medicina and Specialty Chief Editor of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias for the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Investigative Medicine and Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. She has appeared on TV\, podcasts and radio as a recognized expert in her field. She has a passion for community outreach and is dedicated to improving healthcare\, especially for older populations. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2025 AFA Professional Training Webinar: Alzheimer’s Risk and Prevention\n \n \n 2 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).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*December 17th\, 2025Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican 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 \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican 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 \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/alzheimers-risk-and-prevention/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20251119T170840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T143719Z UID:60115-1767877200-1767880800@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Care Connection Webinar - January 2026 DESCRIPTION:Keeping the Faith; How to Reconnect People with Alzheimer’s Disease to their Religion and Sacred Traditions\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nRabbi Daniel Isaacson and Rev. Christopher B. Wolf\, M.Div.\, will talk about the deep meaning of religion in people’s lives. They will guide us through the rituals and time-honored traditions such as prayers\, blessings\, scripture\, sacred text and music that can often reconnect people with Alzheimer’s disease to their beliefs. \nSPEAKERS:\n\n\n\n\n\nRabbi Daniel Isaacson \nDirector of Spiritual Care Services\, \nJewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco\, the Peninsula\, Marin and Sonoma Counties \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReverend Christopher Wolf\, MDiv \nStaff Chaplain of Pastoral Care for Christian Health Wyckoff\, New Jersey \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-january-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T131000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20251209T161754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T211033Z UID:60404-1768993200-1769001000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:The Hidden Link: How Life Factors Shape Brain Health  DESCRIPTION:Cultural Competence Course\n\n\n\n\n\nLIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar2 CE Credits Available \n\n\n\nCourse Description: This interactive course explores the critical connection between cultural competence\, social determinants of health (SDOH)\, and brain health across diverse communities. Participants will examine how factors such as education\, income\, neighborhood conditions\, healthcare access\, discrimination\, and cultural beliefs influence cognitive health outcomes and dementia risk throughout the lifespan.\nUsing a health equity lens\, the course highlights how cultural identity\, systemic inequities\, and social context intersect to shape experiences of aging\, memory loss\, and access to care. Through guided discussions\, case vignettes\, and reflective activities\, participants will deepen their understanding of how bias\, stigma\, and cultural misunderstanding can affect both risk and treatment pathways for individuals living with or at risk for dementia.\nParticipants will engage in interactive exercises that foster self-awareness and enhance their ability to provide culturally responsive\, person-centered support. The course emphasizes practical strategies to build trust\, promote inclusion\, and advocate for equitable access to brain health education\, early detection\, and care resources. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to strengthen their cultural competence and contribute to a more just and inclusive approach to brain health and dementia care.\n\nFrom this course attendees will be able to:\n1. Define cultural competence and social determinants of health and explain how they intersect to influence brain health and dementia risk. \n2. Recognize how cultural identity\, bias\, and systemic inequalities contribute to disparities in cognitive health outcomes. \n3. Analyze real-world case scenarios to understand how cultural and social factors shape access to brain health resources and services. \n4. Apply culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies to support individuals and families affected by dementia. \n \n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 AFA Professional Training Webinar: The Hidden Link: How Life Factors Shape Brain Health Cultural Competence Course\n \n \n 2 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).This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Date*01/21/2026Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Company NameJob TitleEmail*\n \n Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican 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 \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Phone*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Type (Social Workers Only)*LBSWLCSWLMSWN/AThis field is hidden when viewing the formLicense Number (Social Workers Only)*This field is hidden when viewing the formLicensing State (Social Workers Only)*Enter the name of the state which issued your current license.Registration Fee*\n \n \n Price:\n \n \n \n Coupon Credit Card\n American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n \n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n \n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address* \n \n Same as Mailing Address\n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican 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 \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Total\n $0.00\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/the-hidden-link-how-life-factors-shape-brain-health-cultural-competence-course/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20251112T193206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T182331Z UID:60027-1769101200-1769112000@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Dementia Care: Creating Safety and Trust Through a Universal Approach DESCRIPTION:Sponsors:\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\nClinical Course 2 CE credits (FREE) Location: Inspir Carnegie Hill 1802 2nd Ave.\, New York\, NY 10128\n\n\n\nThis program explores how trauma can shape the experiences of individuals living with dementia and how cognitive changes may cause past traumatic memories to resurface. Participants will learn the principles of a universal trauma-informed approach to care—building trust\, ensuring safety\, and promoting comfort through awareness\, sensitivity\, and compassion. \n\n\n\nFrom this workshop you will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe trauma-informed care as a universal approach for supporting individuals living with dementia.\n\n\n\nExplain what trauma is and how traumatic memories may resurface in people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.\n\n\n\nRecognize behaviors and emotional responses that may be linked to past trauma or distressing memories.\n\n\n\nApply key trauma-informed principles—such as patience\, presence\, and respect for personal boundaries—when providing care.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\n\n\nEvent agenda: 5:00 – 5:30 – Dinner and drinks\n\n5:30 – 5:50 – Brief presentations from our sponsors\n\n5:50 – 8:00 – Workshop (10 min break included) \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n2 CE credits available for social workers and certified case managers licensed in an ASWB-accredited state\, as well as New York State licensed social workers. (Please note: NJ is not currently covered under our ASWB accreditation; please check back soon). AFA #1898 is approved as an ACE provider. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is at capacity. If you’d like to be added to the wait list\, please email Leah Daly at ldaly@alzfdn.org. Additional CE offerings are available on our professional training page or through our Alzheimer’s & Dementia Online Academy. URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/trauma-informed-dementia-care-creating-safety-and-trust-through-a-universal-approach/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T101934 CREATED:20251223T212425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T212805Z UID:60558-1770642000-1770645600@alzfdn.org SUMMARY:Care Connection Webinar: Loneliness: A Hidden Risk for Memory Decline DESCRIPTION:Dr. Christina Chen will address how chronic loneliness can increase the risk of developing memory loss conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias\, and the biological and behavioral mechanisms behind this risk.  She will include positive methods for changing a state of loneliness with the goal of maintaining brain health as well as improving the quality of life for people currently living with dementia. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Christina Chen\, MD\n\nChristina Chen\, M.D.\, is a geriatrician in the division of Community Internal Medicine\, Geriatrics and Palliative Care at Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minn.\, with a dual appointment in Integrative Medicine and Health\, where she trained in acupuncture. Dr. Chen is involved in a variety of educational endeavors\, including course director for geriatrics curriculum (Senior Sages Program) at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine\, didactic core curriculum leader for the Geriatrics Medicine Fellowship\, and course director for the Care of the Older Adult\, a continuing medical education conference. Her research focus is on transforming dementia care through integrative therapies and environmental redesign and she has led several clinical trials. Dr. Chen is the host of the Mayo Clinic podcast\, “Aging Forward.” \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://alzfdn.org/event/care-connection-webinar-loneliness-a-hidden-risk-for-memory-decline/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR