Dementia Detection and Caregiving Challenges in the Black and African American Communities
This virtual event was a learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, people living with dementia, and caregivers. Participants learned about the disparities in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s diseases and other dementias, and caregiver challenges in Black and African American communities.
Dementia Detection and Caregiving Challenges in the Black and African American Communities
February 28, 2023
This virtual presentation was a no-cost learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, people living with dementia and caregivers. Participants learned about the disparities in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s diseases and other dementias, and caregiver challenges in Black and African American communities.
Program Objectives
- Discuss the disparities with Alzheimer’s disease in Black and African American communities
- Describe the experiences of Black and African Americans who are impacted by dementia and their care partners
- Identify resources and behavioral techniques for people living with dementia and their care partners
Summary of Event
12:05 – 12:35 pm
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Recording | Slides
Lakeitha Sims, MS
12:40 – 1:25 pm
Sleep as Self-Care
Recording | Slides
Glenna Brewster Glasgow, PhD, RN, FNP-BC
1:35 – 2:20 pm
Health Disparities & Inequalities in Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Recording | Slides
Beverly Berry, MA, CHES
2:30 – 3:15 pm
Decision-Making Among Black Caregivers
Recording | Slides
Quinton D. Cotton, PhD, MSSA
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Panel Discussion with Presenters
Recording
Gunjan Manocha, PhD, and Nikki Wegner, MS, OT
Navigating Nutrition and Mealtime for People Living with Dementia
This virtual event was a free learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, community workers and caregivers with experts on dementia practices.
Navigating Nutrition and Mealtime for People Living with Dementia – Virtual Symposium
March 14, 2024
This virtual event was a free learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, community workers and caregivers with experts on dementia practices.
Program Objectives
- Define dysphagia and its implications for people living with dementia
- Incorporate nutrition in diet for people living with dementia
- Discuss mealtime challenges and how to navigate mealtime for people living with dementia
Event Videos
Navigating Mealtime Challenges: Strategies for Encouraging Eating and Managing Behaviors in Dementia Care
Kara Welke, OTD, Home Therapy Solutions
Dementia and Dysphagia
Nicole Kiel Paschke, MS, CCC/SLP, University of North Dakota
Diet, Nutrition and Dementia
Puja Agarwal, PhD, Rush University
Dementia Detection and Caregiving Challenges in the Black and African American Communities
This virtual event was a learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, people living with dementia, and caregivers. Participants learned about the disparities in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s diseases and other dementias, and caregiver challenges in Black and African American communities.
February 28, 2023 Event Materials
This virtual presentation was a no-cost learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, people living with dementia and caregivers. Participants learned about the disparities in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s diseases and other dementias, and caregiver challenges in Black and African American communities.
Program Objectives
- Discuss the disparities with Alzheimer’s disease in Black and African American communities
- Describe the experiences of Black and African Americans who are impacted by dementia and their care partners
- Identify resources and behavioral techniques for people living with dementia and their care partners
Summary of Event
12:05 – 12:35 pm Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia | Lakeitha Sims, MS
Recording | Slides
12:40 – 1:25 pm Sleep as Self-Care | Glenna Brewster Glasgow, PhD, RN, FNP-BC
Recording | Slides
1:35 – 2:20 pm Health Disparities & Inequalities in Alzheimer’s and Dementia | Beverly Berry, MA, CHES
Recording | Slides
2:30 – 3:15 pm Decision-Making Among Black Caregivers | Quinton D. Cotton, PhD, MSSA
Recording | Slides
3:30 – 4:00 pm Panel Discussion with Presenters | Gunjan Manocha, PhD, and Nikki Wegner, MS, OT
Recording