Strengthening Dementia Care Navigation Through Collaborative Partnerships
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BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative - Strengthening Dementia Care Navigation Through Collaborative Partnerships
January 29, 2025 12:00 pm
This session will explore the key principles of quality dementia care navigation and the critical role that partnerships between healthcare systems and community organizations play in enhancing care for people living with dementia and their care partners.
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A Caregiver’s Journey Through Hospice Care
There are many misconceptions about hospice care in the United States. When my mom’s cancer became a terminal diagnosis, I was grateful that I had a working knowledge of hospice services so my family and I could focus on her quality of life and pain management as she entered into her life’s final journey. Here are some useful pieces of information that may help us and our loved one make an informed decision about whether hospice may be an appropriate option for our loved one’s end-of-life care.
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Collaborative Approaches in Elder Justice for Protecting Adults Living with Dementia and IDD
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar featuring esteemed experts in the field on elder justice, specifically highlighting work to protect those with dementia or IDD. Dr. Ronan Factora of the Cleveland Clinic and Natasha Pietrocola of the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services describe an innovative collaboration to provide virtual capacity assessments to Adult Protective Service (APS) clients who need them. Dr. Jess Bibbo from Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging presents emerging evidence about the impact of pets in the lives of people affected by dementia, as well as the benefits and challenges of client pet ownership encountered by APS professionals. Courtney Reynolds from Benjamin Rose shares information about a training program designed to educate mandatory reporters on abuse, neglect and exploitation. Discover collaborative approaches, innovative solutions, and the latest research aimed at ensuring the dignity and safety of older and disabled adults living with dementia and other impairments.
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Music Therapy for Dementia Care
Staying engaged in meaningful and interesting activities can be challenging after receiving a dementia diagnosis, but as caregivers, it is important for us to help our loved one continue to participate in activities they enjoy. If our loved one likes listening to or playing music, music therapy may be a helpful option. Music therapy can help individuals with dementia with their cognitive and/or physical functioning, while helping them stay connected with others.
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Bringing Exercise to Dementia Care
As caregivers, it can be challenging to keep a loved one engaged in healthy activities because of a lack of endurance, soreness or general lack of interest. Yet encouraging loved ones to participate in these activities can be important to improving their health and wellness. According to the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association, staying active has numerous benefits for people with dementia.
BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative – Effective Strategies for Recruiting and Engaging People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers
April 9, 2025 3:30 pm
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 will highlight marketing tools and outreach strategies provided by BRI Care Consultation, with a particular focus on the specific recruitment needs of GUIDE Model Participating Sites....
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Tembo Health and Benjamin Rose Join Forces to Enhance Dementia Care Through CMS GUIDE Model
Partnership supports National Dementia Awareness Month in November Cleveland, OH – October 15, 2024 – Tembo Health, a leading provider of comprehensive clinical and medical care for dementia patients and Benjamin Rose, a renowned organization specializing in dementia care coordination and education, today announced a collaborative effort to improve dementia care delivery under the new...
BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative – Understanding FTD: Diagnosis, Support and Resources for Patients and Caregivers
May 14, 2025 3:30 pm
Join us for an engaging presentation from the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. 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. The session will highlight helpful resources and support services for GUIDE and non-GUIDE providers, offering valuable insight to...
