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SUMMARY:Transforming Dementia Care Through Music
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 05\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Mar. 8 – May 4\, 2025 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nThe long-term memory of music is stored in one of the last parts of the brain to be affected by dementia. For that reason\, music can be a powerful tool in caring for people living with dementia. Join this webinar to discover from board-certified music therapist Tara Jenkins how music can profoundly impact dementia care by fostering deep connections\, reducing frustration\, and enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia. Explore practical strategies to create transformative musical moments that enrich lives and align with person-centered care goals. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the benefits of music for dementia care: identify how and why music positively impacts the brain and enhances the well-being of older adults living with dementia.\nPersonalize music experiences: learn to curate individualized music experiences that align with personal preferences\, fostering meaningful connections and engagement in dementia care.\nApply practical music strategies: develop hands-on techniques and practical skills to address specific challenges in dementia care using music as an effective\, person-centered tool.\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.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/transforming-dementia-care-through-music/
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SUMMARY:Social Isolation\, Loneliness and Trauma in the Aging Community: Understanding Impacts and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Feb. 21 – Apr. 18\, 2026 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nWSocial isolation\, loneliness and trauma significantly impact older adults\, their caregivers and the mental health professionals who support them. This webinar delves into the critical issues surrounding these challenges in the aging community\, offering professionals in the field valuable insights to enhance their understanding and care strategies. \nParticipants will explore the distinctions and intersections between social isolation and loneliness\, understand the profound impacts of trauma on older adults\, and examine the emotional toll on family caregivers. Additionally\, the session will address mental health considerations for older adults and the professionals who work alongside them. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nDefine and distinguish between social isolation and loneliness and identify their causes and prevalence among older adults.\nRecognize the impact of winter weather on older adults.\nRecognize the types of trauma that affect older adults\, including connections to social isolation and loneliness.\nExamine the emotional and psychological toll of caregiving\, including the impact of intergenerational trauma on family dynamics.\nUnderstand mental health considerations for older adults and the professionals who provide their care.\n\nPresenters:\nMaureen Feldman\, MA\, directs the Social Isolation Impact Project at The Motion Picture & Television Fund\, and is founding chair of the Social Isolation Impact Coalition. She specializes in social connectivity\, technology\, and cross-generational mentorship\, and created Stay Connected: Communicating in the 21st Century\, a course to help older adults and others navigate modern technology. Feldman has presented widely on topics such as Combating Chronic Loneliness: Digital Literacy\, Social Media\, and the Aging Population and Social Isolation and Loneliness: Preparing for the Next Epidemic. And she has consulted for the Los Angeles Department of Public Health\, serving as Vice-Chair of the Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/social-isolation-loneliness-and-trauma-in-the-aging-community-understanding-impacts-and-challenges/
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SUMMARY:Ethics and Cultural Competency
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Feb. 15 – Apr. 13\, 2025 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nSocial service professionals frequently face complex ethical dilemmas. Questions arise about the boundaries of client confidentiality\, managing professional boundaries and dual relationships\, and the ethical use of digital technologies\, including remote services and artificial intelligence. Join us for an engaging discussion to help navigate cultural and diverse ethical encounters and more. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nIdentify ethical issues and challenges in the delivery of social services.\nManage ethical dilemmas consistent with prevailing ethical standards.\nImplement ethics-sensitive policies and protocols to protect clients and prevent litigation and licensing board complaints.\n\nPresenter:\nFrederic Reamer\, PhD\, is a faculty member at the School of Social Work\, Rhode Island College\, where he teaches and conducts research on professional ethics\, criminal justice\, mental health\, healthcare and public policy. He chaired the national task force that developed the Code of Ethics for the National Association of Social Workers\, wrote 25 books\, has more than 190 published works\, and served as an expert witness and consultant in 150 court and licensing board cases related to professional ethics.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/ethics-and-cultural-competency/
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SUMMARY:Finding the Right Fit: Options for Care at Home
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 05\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Feb. 8 – Apr. 6\, 2025 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nMost older adults want to age at home\, in a place where they feel comfort and familiarity. But the reality is that to remain at home\, they will need extra support. The options for care can be overwhelming and confusing\, but with education\, older adults and their families can find a solution that best fits them and their situation. Join this webinar to discover the options available to older adults needing help at home\, including resources for planning to age in place with help. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nReview important considerations for aging in place at home.\nUnderstand the signs that more help in the home may be needed.\nDiscover questions that older adults and their families should consider when choosing a homecare provider.\nReview the costs of care and options for financing.\n\nPresenter:\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.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/finding-the-right-fit-options-for-care-at-home/
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SUMMARY:Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Special Focus on Holidays and Anniversaries
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Jan. 17 – Mar. 15\, 2025 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nJoin us for a deep look into the lives of older adults facing the challenges of social isolation and loneliness. This webinar reveals the emotional toll of holidays\, anniversaries and personal milestones\, shedding light on how occasions and the loss of loved ones can amplify feelings of solitude. The session explores lifestyle and health challenges that deepen this isolation and provides compassionate solutions\, such as building social support networks\, planning holiday connections\, and engaging in meaningful activities. Through real-life case studies and professional tools\, you’ll gain actionable strategies to help older adults overcome loneliness and find joy in later life. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nRecognize the psychological and physical impacts of isolation.\nExplain how loneliness is exacerbated around the holidays and anniversaries of loss.\nIdentify practical interventions to mitigate loneliness.\n\nPresenters:\nCarol Marak is a nationally recognized expert in solo aging and longevity planning. She aims to empower older adults to age with dignity\, security and joy. Marak consults with aging care professionals to integrate holistic planning and proactive strategies into their services. She developed the Life Plan Assessment\, a unique tool that provides comprehensive feedback about an older adult’s top aging risks\, and the “Solo and Smart” YouTube channel.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/addressing-social-isolation-and-loneliness-in-older-adults-special-focus-on-holidays-and-anniversaries/
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