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SUMMARY:Strategies for Improving Quality of Life for Individuals Living with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand Sept. 13 – Nov. 9\, 2025 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Department of Consumer Affairs Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nEnhancing the quality of life for individuals living with dementia begins with a person-centered approach to care. This webinar will explore strategies for tailoring care to meet the unique needs of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias\, focusing on preserving dignity and enhancing quality of life. Participants will gain insights into effectively managing dementia-related behaviors\, engaging individuals meaningfully\, and creating an environment that supports well-being. Join us to learn how person-centered care can positively impact the quality of life for those living with dementia. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nReview the basics of dementia and the different types.\nLearn the person-centered approach to care and support.\nUnderstand common dementia-related behaviors and tips to address them.\nDiscover helpful strategies and resources for improving quality of life.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nDiana Shulla Cose\, founding executive director at Lorenzo’s House\, a virtual nonprofit social impact organization designed to empower children and younger families dealing with early onset dementia. After her husband Lorenzo was diagnosed with the condition\, Shulla Cose had recognized a gap in connections and resources for affected families and founded Lorenzo’s House\, leveraging her past career as an educator\, school leader\, and for 25 years\, founder and president of a network of public schools in Chicago with more than 250 staff and 2\,300 students across 5 campuses. \n  \n  \n  \nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\,  is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead\, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead\, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals\, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media. \n  \n  \n  \nStephanie Fitzgerald\, Lorenzo’s House impact & operations lead\, for more than 30 years\, has founded and led social impact organizations—schools\, a statewide strategic philanthropy\, and a leadership development organization. She brings to this role strategic thinking; facilitative leadership; operations and process improvement; diversity\, equity\, and inclusion; people development; and experience as a mother of four and as a carer to family members with Alzheimer’s. \n  \n  \n  \nPatti LaFleur\, Lorenzo’s House Programs lead\, is a former care partner to her mom\, who had early onset dementia—and an elementary educator for more than 10 years. Her capacity to connect with family members through lived experience and profound generosity of spirit sets the tone for how Lorenzo’s House shows up for families. A certified dementia practitioner\, LaFleur has spent countless hours volunteering with people living with neurocognitive disorders\, and as a community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/strategies-for-improving-quality-of-life-for-individuals-living-with-dementia/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
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SUMMARY:Pressure Points for Dementia Caregiving: Behavior\, Driving\, and Firearms
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand Sept. 19 – Nov. 16\, 2025 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nNew York State Education Department\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nCaring for someone with dementia brings unique challenges\, especially when disruptive behaviors\, driving safety\, or firearms in the home are involved. This webinar will explore how to identify behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)\, offer practical guidance for caregivers navigating driving concerns\, and examine the legal implications of firearm possession under cognitive disability\, with summaries of relevant laws from multiple states. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nIdentify evidence-based medications for BPSD.\nDeliver recommendations to caregivers regarding driving concerns.\nList common disabilities that prohibit a person from legally possessing a firearm.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nBarbara Messinger-Rapport\, MD\, is the owner/founder of SAVVE (Special Assessment of Very Vulnerable Elders) in Cleveland\, Ohio\, where she assesses safety concerns regarding financial exploitation\, driving\, firearms and other triggers of difficult behavior in older adults. She is also a medical director for Oak Street Health\, and prior to that was the medical director of Vinney Palliative and Hospice Care of Menorah Park Senior Living and director of Geriatric Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/pressure-points-for-dementia-caregiving-behavior-driving-and-firearms/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
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SUMMARY:The Cost of Care: Funding Options for Long-Term Care Needs
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand Oct. 4 – Nov. 30\, 2025 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Department of Consumer Affairs Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nMany people underestimate the costs associated with long-term care as they age\, often assuming that Medicare will cover all their needs—a common misconception. This webinar emphasizes the importance of planning to manage care expenses effectively. Participants will explore various payment options\, learn how to piece together multiple funding sources and gain insights into resources that can help ensure the needs of older individuals are met. While every financial situation and care need is unique\, this session will provide valuable considerations and tools to help you plan for long-term care needs. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nReview the average costs of long-term care.\nLearn about options available to pay for long-term care.\nExplore several non-traditional funding options.\nDiscover tips and resources for planning for future care needs.\n\n  \nPresenters:\nKristin Dahlquist\, DSW\, MPH\,  owns Home Instead offices in Denver and Fort Collins\, where she leads teams that provide personalized home care to more than 250 older adults and their families across Colorado. Under her leadership\, Home Instead Denver was recognized for innovation in dementia respite care through partnerships with the CMS GUIDE Program and Alzheimer’s grant funding. Dahlquist also serves on the executive committee of the Parkinson Association of the Rockies\, helping to improve resources and support for families impacted by Parkinson’s disease. \n \n  \n  \nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\,  is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead\, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead\, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals\, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/the-cost-of-care-funding-options-for-long-term-care-needs/
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SUMMARY:Fueling Strength: The Role of Nutrition in Cancer Support and Survivorship
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand Oct. 24 – Dec. 21\, 2025 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nNew York State Education Department\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nNutrition plays a vital role throughout the cancer continuum—from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and survivorship. This session equips caregivers and professionals in aging with practical\, evidence-based strategies to support nutritional well-being in individuals facing cancer. It will explore common challenges such as appetite changes\, treatment side effects\, and popular topics on social media\, while highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive and patient-centered approaches. Attendees will gain tools to empower patients and families\, promote resilience\, and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary care teams. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nDescribe the key nutritional challenges commonly faced by individuals during cancer treatment and survivorship.\nIdentify practical\, evidence-based strategies caregivers and social workers can use to support nutrition and overall well-being in patients with cancer.\nRecognize the importance of a culturally sensitive\, patient-centered approach to addressing nutrition-related concerns in cancer care.\nCollaborate more effectively with interdisciplinary care teams to advocate for and implement appropriate nutrition resources and referrals.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nStacy Kennedy\, MPH\, RD\, LDN\, CPT\, is vice president of Synergy Private Health\, and a registered dietitian\, licensed nutritionist\, board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition\, American College of Sports Medicine Certified Fitness Specialist\, and adjunct faculty member at Simmons University\, teaching entrepreneurship. For 19 years\, she practiced as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/fueling-strength-the-role-of-nutrition-in-cancer-support-and-survivorship/
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SUMMARY:Caring for the Caregiver: Resources to Support Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand Nov. 8 – Jan. 4\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Department of Consumer Affairs Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nCaregiving can be deeply rewarding\, but it often comes with physical and emotional challenges that may lead to burnout. This webinar will explore how to assess caregiver needs\, identify early signs of stress\, and integrate self-care as a vital part of sustaining caregiving efforts. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing stress\, maintaining balance\, and sharing these resources to better support caregivers in their journey. Whether you are a caregiver or a professional who supports caregivers\, this webinar is designed to provide valuable tools and insights to enhance well-being. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the emotional and physical impacts of caregiving.\nLearn about identity change theory.\nRecognize signs of burnout and when extra support is needed.\nIdentify resources to help caregivers cope\, navigate their role\, and reduce stress.\n\n  \nPresenters:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\,  is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead\, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead\, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals\, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/caring-for-the-caregiver-resources-to-support-well-being/
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