Bridging Conversations Between Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Dementia
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Caring for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Dementia
This webinar will overview common signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, available cognitive assessments, medical and community-based resources, and provide information about a free evidence-based care-coaching program, BRI Care Consultation™, for family and friend caregivers or supporters.
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Caring for Loved Ones with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Dementia
Caring for a loved one with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) already presents a unique set of challenges from those faced by most caregivers. When a loved one with IDD presents with changes in behavior, memory and sometimes mobility, those challenges are then joined with the challenges of being a dementia caregiver—and can often feel confusing, overwhelming and at times even too much to handle.
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Legal and Financial Planning for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities
Join us for an informative webinar discussing how older adults and people with disabilities can protect their assets against financial exploitation. Information includes how to properly draft powers of attorney, the use of trusts in legal planning, and the rules and guidelines of Medicaid.
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Difficult But Crucial Conversations
Do you find yourself asking the following questions? Why is it so difficult for my spouse or my parent to make a decision? Is this a part of normal aging or could it be something else? What if I do not agree with the decision that my family member has made? Lauri Scharf, Care Consultant/Master Trainer at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, discussed these topics as well as about the best practices for making decisions in order to help an older loved one remain independent for as long as possible.
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Bridging the Health Literacy Gap in Dementia Care: A Culturally Inclusive Approach
Literacy skills are the largest predictor of health status, more than age, income, employment status, education level or racial/ethnic group. Improving and maximizing health status is important for all populations, but it is even more vital for individuals who live with compromising conditions such as dementia. Join Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, Ohio Council for Cognitive Health and Asian Services in Action (ASIA) for an informative webinar for family and friend caregivers or supporters of persons with dementia as we explore the role of personal and organizational health literacy while learning culturally inclusive approaches to improving dementia care.
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Caregiver and...
Ann is a successful attorney practicing elder law. Her interest in this specialty grew in part from her personal experience in dealing with her mother’s rapid decline due to early onset dementia. There were other siblings. But Ann was the youngest, and so her mother moved in with her. Several years later, an aunt began...
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Understanding FTD: Diagnosis, Support and Resources for Patients and Caregivers
In this webinar, you'll learn about the signs and symptoms of FTD, how it’s diagnosed, and the specific needs of both those living with FTD and their caregivers. We also highlight helpful resources and support services for GUIDE and non-GUIDE providers, offering valuable insight to better support patients and their families on their individual journeys.
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Effective Strategies for Recruiting and Engaging People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Join us for an in-depth conversation on effective strategies for recruiting and engaging family and friend caregivers and people living with dementia in evidence-based dementia care programs. This session highlights marketing tools and outreach strategies provided by BRI Care Consultation, with a particular focus on the specific recruitment needs of GUIDE Model Participating Sites.
