Music is a powerful, evidence-based intervention that can meaningfully improve quality of life for individuals living with dementia while also supporting caregivers and care teams. This course explores the neuroscience behind music engagement and its unique ability to access preserved emotional and autobiographical memory, regulate mood and arousal, and support communication and connection. Participants will
Join us for a health fair and presentation on strategies to avoid dementia risks at Mount of Olives Adult Day Program. Attendees can receive a brief memory assessment provided by Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation from 8 - 11:30 am. Interested attendees can sign up at the event and will be accommodated as time and space
Become a trained art facilitator and learn how to engage and communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s disease through painting. Memories in the Making allows self-expression under the guidance of an art facilitator trained specifically to work with individuals with memory loss and dementia. After taking this class you will: Recognize the symptoms of dementia Understand
Behavioral changes such as agitation, aggression, and resistance to care are common in dementia but are often expressions of unmet needs rather than simply symptoms of the disease. This course explores the underlying causes of behavioral expressions and reviews evidence-based, non-pharmacological strategies that can help prevent and manage these behaviors. Participants will learn how factors
Research on Alzheimer’s disease is evolving rapidly, bringing new insights into how the disease develops, how it can be detected earlier, and how it may be treated in the future. An Update on Alzheimer’s Disease provides an overview of the latest scientific discoveries, emerging treatments, and advances in diagnosis and care. Participants will learn about
