This 3-part webinar series is designed for health care professionals, human service providers, agency staff, program developers, policymakers, and faculty who want to enhance their knowledge related to improving care for individuals with lifelong intellectual disabilities and dementia stemming from Alzheimer’s disease and other causes. Each session features about 45 minutes of teaching followed by Q&A. Please follow links below for details.
Module 1
Introduction to Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities
Recorded Wednesday, May 27,2020
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe lifelong intellectual disabilities, including critical differences between older and mid-life adults.
Presenters
- Edward F. Ansello, PhD; Director, Virginia Center on Aging
- Matthew P. Janicki, PhD; Co-chair, US National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices
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Module 2
Identifying and Responding to Dementia
Recorded June 10, 2020
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify prevalence, onset, types of dementia, and common co-morbidities among adults with lifelong intellectual disabilities and discuss service needs and ways to respond to dementia.
Presenters
- Kathy Service, RN, MS, CFNP-BC, CDDN; National Task Group on ID and Dementia Practices
- Thomas Buckley, EdD; Director of Population Health, YAI
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Module 3
Community and Clinical Issues
Recorded June 24, 2020
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss community and clinical aspects of dementia identification and diagnosis, and provision of medical and social supports.
Presenters
- Seth M. Keller, MD; Neurology Associates of South Jersey
- Phillip G. Clark; Director, RI Geriatric Education Center
- Ashara Edwards, MS; Manhattan Regional Deputy Director, YAI
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