Past Events

Navigating Late Stages of Dementia for Caregivers

This mini-conference involves presentations on late stages of dementia, hospice versus palliative care, and managing end-of-life care for people living with dementia. Includes a panel discussion with experts.

Navigating Late Stages of Dementia for Caregivers | August 4, 2022

This mini-conference involves presentations on late stages of dementia, hospice versus palliative care, and managing end-of-life care for people living with dementia. Includes a panel discussion with experts.

These presentations were from the mini-conference held on August 4, 2022.

The North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program Presents: Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers – Late Stage

Scott Bernstein MS, MDiv

Part 1

Part 2


Managing End-of-Life Care for Patients with Dementia

Victor Sandler, MD


Compassionate Care for Those with Dementia

Tracie Mallberg, MD


Panel Discussion

Scott Bernstein MS, MDiv
Victor Sandler, MD
Tracie Mallberg, MD

Partner

This event was brought to you by the Alzheimerโ€™s Association and Dakota Geriatrics.

Navigating the Journey to a Dementia Diagnosis

This mini-conference was held on April 28, 2021 to discuss challenges associated with dementia diagnosis. Hear from providers experienced in diagnosing Alzheimerโ€™s Disease and other dementias, as well as caregivers who have or are currently caring for someone living with dementia.

Access Dementia Diagnosis Videos

The North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program Presents: Know the 10 Signs

Abby Beumer, MS, Alzheimerโ€™s Association Community educator


Diagnosing Dementia

Lindsay Hines, PhD, Neuropsychology, Sanford Health, Fargo
Donald Jurivich, DO, Geriatrics UND
Misty Anderson, DO, Valley City Clinic, Sanford Health


Challenges with Dementia

Mel Millsap, Caregiver presentation
George Berger, Caregiver presentation
Panel Discussion by providers and caregivers
  โ€“ Lindsay Hines, PhD Neuropsychology, Sanford Fargo
  โ€“ Donald Jurivich, DO, Geriatrics UND
  โ€“ Misty Anderson, DO, Valley City Clinic, Sanford Health

2025 – Project ECHO Archives

View previous teleECHO topics from 2025

Elder Mistreatment – Julia Hiner

Interprofessional Collaboration for Transitions of Care for Older Adults – Rebecca Brynjulson
Longevity – Dr. Donald Jurivich
Geriatric Agitation – Dr. Donald Jurivich
Age Related Microaggressions – Luke Gietzen & Hannah Lewis
Geriatric Advancements in Dementia Care – Josephine Gomes
Aging, Diet, Mental Health & Maintaining Independence – Nathaniel Johnson
Selected Topics in Infectious Diseases – Rebecca Brynjulson & Emily Perry
Geriatric Fundamentals of Capacity Assessment – Jason Karlawish
Age Friendly Care Beyond the Walls: Rethinking Traditional Models to Fully Deliver the 5Ms – Kara Welke

2024 – Project ECHO Archives

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Atypical Presentations – Donald Jurivich

Delirium – Donald Jurivich

Loneliness – Lindsey Dahl

Nutrition & Mobility – Nathaniel Johnson

Visual Arts in Age Friendly Dementia Care – Nicole Derenne

Differentiating Diagnosis – Sclinda Janssen

Prognosis – Donald Jurivich

Fall Prevention – Amanda Wilson

Mobility – Ryan McGrath

2023 – Project ECHO Archives

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Sensory Impairment – Kristen Carr, MPAS, PA-C, University of North Dakota

Communication in Older Adults – Jessica Foley, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of North Dakota

Interprofessional Collaboration with Fall Risk Home Evaluation and Intervention – Sclinda Janssen, PhD, OTR/L, University of North Dakota
Geriatric Pharmacology – Rebecca Brynjulson

Delirium – Kim Belzberg

Medication Deprescribing – Rebecca Brynjulson

Pressure Injuries and Wound Care – Donald Jurivich

Frailty – Lindsey Dahl

Prescribing Cascades – Rebecca Brynjulson

What Matters Most – Lindsey Dahl

Hazards – Donald Jurivich

Urinary Incontinence – Donald Jurivich

2022 – Project ECHO Archives

Encouraging Application of the American Geriatrics Society 2019 BEERS Criteria to Patient Cases – Rebecca Brynjulson, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP

Normal Sleep and Sleep Disorders with Aging – James K. Wyatt, PhD, DABSM, FAASM, DBSM

Guardians of Healthy Longevity – Donald A. Jurivich, DO

Vaccinations, Immunotherapy, and Medications for COVID-19 – Michelle Benson, PharmD, MPH

Interprofessional Assessment and Management Strategies for Older Adults with Delirium, Dementia, or Depression – Sclinda Janssen, PhD, OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA

Managing Agitation in Dementia – Jane Winston

Interprofessional Functional Assessment Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADLS) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) for Older Adults – Sclinda Janssen, PhD, OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA

Medication Reconciliation – North Dakota State University Pharmacy

Psychosocial & Spiritual Needs of Older Adults – Yi-Ping Hsieh, LBSW, University of North Dakota

Syncope – Donald Jurivich, DO

Fall Risk Assessment and Management – Meridee Danks, DPT, University of North Dakota

2021 – Project ECHO Archives

Unsafe Medication – Donald Jurivich, DO

Traumatic Brain Injury and Older Adults – Rebecca Quinn, LMSW, CBIST

Advance Care Planning: What Matters Most – Lindsey Dahl MD, FACP, Marsha Nygaard, RN

Home Safety Assessments: Evidence-Based Strategies to Decrease Falls and Improve Mobility – Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L CLT

Adverse Drug Reactions in Geriatrics – Rebecca Brynjulson, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP

Delirium: Assessment and Management – Gregory Johnson, MD

Addressing Functional Abilities – Sclinda L. Janssen, PhD, OTR/L, CLA

Mobility and Geriatrics – Meridee Danks DPT, NCS

Improving Medication Use in Geriatrics Patients – Rebecca Brynjulson, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP

4Ms: The Mind – Donald Jurivich, DO

2020 – Project ECHO Archives

Mobility: Fall Risk Assessment & Management – Lindsey Dahl, MD, FACP

Polypharmacy & Medication Deprescribing – Mark Dewey, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

Mentation and Mild Cognitive Impairment – Donald Jurivich, DO

What Matters, Beyond POLST – Jon Berg, MD, CMD; Jacque Gray, PhD; & Nancy Joyner, MS, CNS-BC, APRN, ACHPN

Mobility: Prescription for Physical Activity – Rebecca Brynjulson, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP

Describing Medications in Geriatrics Patients – Rebecca Brynjulson, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP

Depression in Geriatrics – Dr. Joseph Rees; Dr. Robin Arends, CNP

What Matters: Decisional Making Capacity – Jason Karlawish, MD

Handgrip Strength – Ryan McGrath, PhD