SAGECare: Alzheimer’s and other Dementia Training
Date & Time:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific
Format:
Live Workshop
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
This course is presented in partnership with SAGECare.
Description:
During this presentation, participants will focus on three key areas. First, information that providers can use to make sure their services are welcoming to LGBTQ+ people with dementia. Second, how to support caregivers who identify as LGBTQ+—these may be partners of people with dementia, or they may be the adult children or friends of people with dementia. Finally, we will look at ways providers can help advocate for LGBTQ+ people with dementia, including working in your local communities to help reach LGBTQ+ people and ensure you can connect them to affirming services.
Learning Objectives:
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- Identify key practices and environmental factors that make dementia care services welcoming and affirming for LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Describe strategies to effectively support caregivers who identify as LGBTQ+, including partners, adult children and friends of people living with dementia.
- Demonstrate ways providers can advocate for and connect LGBTQ+ people with dementia to affirming resources and community supports.
On Aging Institute Faculty:
Sadiya Abjani (she/her) is the Director of Training and Instructional Design at SAGE, blending her expertise in curriculum development and training delivery. She has been working in the LGBTQ+ community for more than 15 years and has a decade of experience in professional equity and belonging work. With a background in Islamic Studies and English from the University of Texas at Austin, she is also a passionate queer Muslim activist dedicated to promoting inclusivity and education.
Who should attend this session:
- Aging services providers and dementia care specialists
- Social workers, case managers and care coordinators
- Long-term care and home-care staff
- LGBTQ+ community advocates and service providers
- Healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists and physicians
- Program directors, administrators and policy professionals working in aging or community services
