Alzheimer's Disease Educational Opportunities
Purpose
The FLGEC will provide education and training related to Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia (ADRD) for families, caregivers, direct care workers, health professions students, faculty, and providers. To accomplish this outreach related to ADRD, a formal collaboration has been established with the Alzheimer's Association Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter and the Finger Lakes Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (FLCEAD) since 2013.
13th Annual Dr. Lemuel & Gloria Rogers African American Health Symposium
The Dr. Lemuel & Gloria Rogers African American Health Symposium seeks to raise dementia concern and awareness among African Americans, and educate participants about the resources available in our community.
- Date: Thursday April 18, 2024
- Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm ET
- Location: Rochester Education Opportunity Center (REOC), 161 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY 14604
- Registration: Online registration or Call: 1-800-272-3900
- Informational flyer: AAHS flyer
Virtual Dementia Education Series for Health Care Professionals
The Alzheimer's Association Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter and the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center are pleased to co-sponsor a webinar series for health care professionals on Alzheimer's Disease. This eight-session webinar series via Zoom is designed to give all health care practitioners up-to-date information on Alzheimer’s Disease warning signs, diagnosis, and treatments, as well as available supports and services across New York State.
Spring 2024 Virtual Dementia Education Series
Music Therapy & Dementia
- Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024, 12:00pm ET
- Presenter: Kath Fathers, MA, MT-BC, LCAT, Board Certified Music Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Co-Founder & Director CNY Music Therapy LLC
- This presentation will describe a range of uses of music in memory care via case study examples and a description of music therapy in group work and for individuals. Music therapists can also serve in a consultancy role to support staff and volunteers to implement music strategies that positively impact those living with dementia and the caregivers, staff, and environment where they live.
Behavioral Disturbances in Alzheimer’s Disease: Current Research & Treatment
- Date: Wednesday March 6, 2024, 12:00pm ET
- Presenter: Jeremy Louis Koppel, MD, Associate Professor, Departments of Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychiatry, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
- Psychosis and aggression occur in nearly half of those affected with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to contributing to distress, psychosis heralds a more rapid decline that reflects a unique underlying pathophysiology. In this talk, recent advances in the study of neuropathology and the brain networks implicated in psychosis will be presented along with new horizons for treatment based on emerging science.
Intervening Early: Using Public Health to Ensure Dementia Early Detection & Diagnosis
- Date: Tuesday April 16, 2024, 12:00pm ET
- Presenter: John Shean, MPH, Director, Healthy Brain Initiative, Alzheimer’s Association National Office
- Accessing new treatments for Alzheimer’s requires an early and accurate diagnosis. This session will focus on public health and its large role in ensuring both the public and providers know about early detection, early warning signs of cognitive decline, and how to access or perform diagnostic services.
- Register: https://bit.ly/47x8ANt
Family Dynamics in Alzheimer’s & Dementia
- Date: Tuesday May 7, 2024, 12:00pm ET
- Presenters: Gillian Rittmaster, LCSW, Assistant Executive Director, Jewish Programs and Health and Healing Services, Westchester Jewish Community Services, AND Sarah Lieberman, LMSW, Social Worker, Jewish Programs and Health & Healing Services, Westchester Jewish Community Services
- When a family member gets diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia the whole family is affected including emotions, roles, relationships and power issues. We will explore family dynamics, what is at play, and how to come together as a family to support a loved one including concrete coping skills and diagnostic services.
- Register: https://bit.ly/3T3TSJb
VDES Spring 2024: Marketing Flyer
Continuing Education Credits
CME
ACCREDITATION: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
CERTIFICATION: The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Social Work
University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Experiential Learning 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-0005. This course has been approved for 1.00 hours.
Recordings of Past Virtual Dementia Education Series for Healthcare Professionals
Additional Educational Opportunities
- Alzheimer's Association Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter: Throughout the year, the Rochester & Finger Lakes Region offers classes, workshops, and conferences for family caregivers and professionals - education and training.
- essentiALZ® Alzheimer's Association Training and Certification educates professional care workers on how to apply current evidence-based, person-centered care practices when caring for individuals living with dementia. The self-paced online curriculum features videos and interactive activities and includes access to the essentiALZ Certification Exam (valid for two years). Start today at alz.org/dementiacaretraining Professionals who complete essentiALZ — Alzheimer’s Association Training and Certification can claim three Continuing Nursing Education credits, as well as three continuing education credits for Social Work, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition/Dietitian. For disclosure and accreditation information, visit alz.org/essentiALZ-credit
- National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia: The ‘NTG’ is a coalition of individuals and organizations working toward ensuring that the needs and interests of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias – as well as their families and friends – are taken into account as part of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease education and training.
- Ithaca College Gerontology Institute: The Institute offers training for professionals in health and aging services through a number of internally funded and grant funded initiatives, education and training.
This project is sponsored by the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program # U1QHP28738. This information or content and conclusions are those of the authors/speakers and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, DHHS, or the U.S. Government.