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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
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1:35 – 2:20 pm Health Disparities & Inequalities in Alzheimer’s and Dementia | Beverly Berry, MA, CHES
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2:30 – 3:15 pm Decision-Making Among Black Caregivers | Quinton D. Cotton, PhD, MSSA
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3:30 – 4:00 pm Panel Discussion with Presenters | Gunjan Manocha, PhD, and Nikki Wegner, MS, OT
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2023 – Project ECHO Archives

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January 2023 – Sensory Impairment – Kristen Carr, MPAS, PA-C, University of North Dakota

February 2023 – Communication in Older Adults – Jessica Foley, Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of North Dakota

March 2023 – Interprofessional Collaboration with Fall Risk Home Evaluation and Intervention – Sclinda Janssen, PhD, OTR/L, University of North Dakota
April 2023 – Geriatric Pharmacology – Rebecca Brynjulson

May 2023 – Delirium – Kim Belzberg

June 2023 – Medication Deprescribing – Rebecca Brynjulson

July 2023 – Pressure Injuries and Wound Care – Donald Jurivich

August 2023 – Frailty – Lindsey Dahl

September 2023 – Prescribing Cascades – Rebecca Brynjulson

October 2023 – What Matters Most – Lindsey Dahl

November 2023 – Hazards – Donald Jurivich

December 2023 – Urinary Incontinence – Donald Jurivich

2022 – Project ECHO Archives

January 2022 – Encouraging Application of the American Geriatrics Society 2019 BEERS Criteria to Patient Cases – Rebecca Brynjulson, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP

February 2022 – Normal Sleep and Sleep Disorders with Aging – James K. Wyatt, PhD, DABSM, FAASM, DBSM

March 2022 – Guardians of Healthy Longevity – Donald A. Jurivich, DO

May 2022 – Vaccinations, Immunotherapy, and Medications for COVID-19 – Michelle Benson, PharmD, MPH

June 2022 – Interprofessional Assessment and Management Strategies for Older Adults with Delirium, Dementia, or Depression – Sclinda Janssen, PhD, OTR/L, CLA, FAOTA

July 2022 – Managing Agitation in Dementia – Jane Winston

August 2022 – 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

September 2022 – Medication Reconciliation – North Dakota State University Pharmacy

October 2022 – Psychosocial & Spiritual Needs of Older Adults – Yi-Ping Hsieh, LBSW, University of North Dakota

November 2022 – Syncope – Donald Jurivich, DO

December 2022 – Fall Risk Assessment and Management – Meridee Danks, DPT, University of North Dakota