Week of Events
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community in Dementia Care
Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community in Dementia Care
FREE CE Workshop! 2 CE credits for licensed social workers, certified case managers, and other professions accepting social work CE credits, including New Jersey. Location: The Watermark at Brooklyn Heights 21 Clark St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Decades of social movements organized around the acceptance and human rights of LGBTQ+ persons began as a response […]
AFA Fireside Chat: Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
AFA Fireside Chat: Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
Approximately 90 percent of all individuals living with a dementia-related illness will experience neuropsychiatric symptoms at some point during the progression of their illness. This episode will explain the different types of neuropsychiatric symptoms, how they affect individuals living with dementia, current treatment options, and research efforts into new treatment methods. Episode guest: Jeremy Koppel, […]
Care Connection Webinar: Addressing Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Care Connection Webinar: Addressing Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
About 90% of people with dementia will experience behavioral & psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) sometime over the course of their illness. BPSD can be distressing to the person and their caregivers, can affect a person's ability to live independently, and can be dangerous. We will discuss how to assess BPSD and how to manage […]
