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Age-Friendly Health Systems
Age-Friendly Health Systems is an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), in partnership with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA).
Age-Friendly Health Systems aim to:
- Follow an essential set of evidence-based practices;
- Cause no harm; and
- Align with What Matters to the older adult and their family caregivers.
https://www.ihi.org/networks/initiatives/age-friendly-health-systems
Topic: Diabetes and Older Persons
Microlearning Case-Based Article for Interprofessional Age-Friendly Healthcare
Topic: Mild Cognitive Impairment
Microlearning Case-based Article for Interprofessional (IP) Age-Friendly Healthcare
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
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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
2023 – Project ECHO Archives
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