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 Alzheimer’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 Alzheimer’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, Alzheimer’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
  – Lindsay Hines, PhD Neuropsychology, Sanford Fargo
  – Donald Jurivich, DO, Geriatrics UND
  – 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

Public Resources

Advanced Healthcare Directives

Advance directives, or living wills, inform your family about your wishes if you become too ill to let them know.

National POLST Paradigm

North Dakota Honoring Choices – Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
POLST’s goal is to effectively communicate the wishes of patients facing serious illness or end of life care.

Alzheimer’s

Care Consultation
An in-depth, personalized service for individuals and families who are facing many decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

Articles

No Country for Old Age
When it comes to old age, illness, and death, little remains to us of common meaning or shared social rituals.

Health Promotion

SilverSneakers
A fitness program for seniors that’s included with many Medicare Advantage plans. Membership includes access to every participating gym and fitness center in the network. Fitness classes are offered for all abilities led by our SilverSneakers trained instructors.

CDC’s National Registry of Recognized Diabetes Prevention Programs
Lists contact information for all CDC-recognized organizations that deliver evidence-based type 2 diabetes prevention programs in communities across the United States.

Podcasts

Everything Your Doc Wants You to Know
Information about health matters affecting adults, from latest research updates to tips on navigating the health system and everything in between.

Services

Service Providers for Seniors
Area guide to services for seniors in the Greater Grand Forks area (North Dakota)

2024 – Project ECHO Archives

View previous teleECHO topics from 2024

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

View previous teleECHO topics from 2023

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