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Happening Today: Women’s Health and Aging: Expert Q&A

To kick off National Women’s Health Week, NIA and the Office on Women’s Health will host a YouTube live Q&A on women’s health and aging. During the event, experts will discuss popular women’s health topics, including menopause, osteoporosis, and cognitive health, and answer your questions live. Visit NIA’s YouTube page at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, MayContinue reading “Happening Today: Women’s Health and Aging: Expert Q&A”

National Alliance for Caregiving Webinar Release February 28

Webinar Release – Supporting Diverse Family Caregivers: A Guide for Patient Advocacy Groups Join the National Alliance for Caregiving for the release of their new guide, Supporting Diverse Family Caregivers: A Guide for Patient Advocacy Groups. This guide provides information learned from diverse family caregivers on how their culture may affect their caregiving role andContinue reading “National Alliance for Caregiving Webinar Release February 28”

Dementia Friends Massachusetts Hosts Virtual Event: “Let’s Talk about Dementia and Culture 2022”

Dementia affects every community, but not in the same way. Join us for a conversation about disparities, different needs, and specific strengths in many cultural and linguistic communities. Dementia educators and advocates in Black/African American, Chinese, Brazilian/Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Spanish-speaking, and Southeast Asian communities, as well as those working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, willContinue reading “Dementia Friends Massachusetts Hosts Virtual Event: “Let’s Talk about Dementia and Culture 2022””

CEU Webinar: Early Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

  Early Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia webinarWednesday, November 9th at 12-noon   Learning Objectives Understand the barriers associated with effective early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia Identify the key component of a comprehensive cognitive evaluation. Highlight treatment and research options for individuals with cognitive concerns and their families.Continue reading “CEU Webinar: Early Detection and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease”

Register Now! SIU Dementia Caregiving 101 Seminar

Dementia Caregiving 101 An eight-week session for dementia caregivers to find support and learn more about caring for loved ones with memory loss Join the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine for an educational series of what to expect when caring for those with dementia or memory loss. Starting Tuesday, August 2, Dementia Caregiving 101Continue reading “Register Now! SIU Dementia Caregiving 101 Seminar”