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Online Learning: ASA members have free access to all web seminars.
MindAlert: With generous funding from the MetLife Foundation, ASA’s MindAlert Program trains members on the newest findings in cognitive fitness, and disseminates information on current research and innovative programs that help older adults maintain and improve cognitive and mental function in their later years. Mental Health and Aging Network: The Mental Health and Aging Network (MHAN) can help you with your professional development. Members of MHAN are dedicated to improving supportive interventions for older adults with mental health problems and for their caregivers. |
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What Mental Health Practitioners Need to Know about the Elder Justice Act
By Robert Blancato
Mental health practitioners should take note of two realities about elder abuse: a large majority of elder abuse is perpetrated by family members, and the average victim of elder abuse is an older women between 75 and 80 who is living alone, and as a result of isolation and loneliness can entrust the wrong individuals with responsibility for their finances or care. When that trust is violated, elder abuse occurs.
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Review of Institute of Medicine Report on the Geriatric Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce (In Whose Hands)
Thursday, January 24, 2013
10:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Mountain / 12:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Eastern
Presented by the Mental Health and Aging Network (MHAN)
Learning to Live Life After the Diagnosis – What’s Working and What’s Not, and What to Do About It!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
11:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Mountain / 1:00 PM Central / 2:00 PM Eastern
Part Three of “Moving Forward with Alzheimer’s & Dementia,” a three part series sponsored by Senior Helpers and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
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Quick Question: What are you doing for National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month and we were wondering what you and/or your organization to raise awareness about Alzheimer's Disease and honor family caregivers. Here's what you said...
Some events and other activities respondents have planned included:
Alzheimer’s Caregiving: The Value of Preparation, Information and Education
By Dr. Amy D’Aprix
We’ve all heard the statistics. Every 68 seconds, someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease. With 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, it is currently the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. And now, according to a recent Marist survey[1], it is the nation’s most feared disease ahead of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
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MHAN Programs at Aging in America
Best Practices and Programs in Mental Health and Aging Serving Diverse Elders in Diverse Settings
Wednesday, March 13 | 8:00 am–2:30 pm
Presented by ASA’s Mental Health and Aging Network.
7th Annual Promising Practices: Mental Health and Aging
Event Date:
01.16.2013 08:30 AM - 04:45 PM
Time Zone:
(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time
Short Description:
Shaping the Future for Mental Health and Aging
Full Description:
Tarzana Treatment Center is having their TH Annual Promising Practices: for Mental Health and Aging is a one day conference for case mangers, counselors, social workers, and other health/social services that provides information on how to address mental health issues in older adults. The conference will include keynotes presenters, breakout sessions and discussions on how to develop skills, knowledge and resources to provide quality care that is culturally sensitive.
Caregiving and Parkinson's
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
10:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Mountain / 12:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Eastern
Presented by Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, as part of their PD ExpertBriefings series.
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month
According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are nearly 15 million Alzhiemer's and dementia caregivers. In recognition of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month, ASA will feature resources and blog posts recognizing caregivers, especially those caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
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