Advance Your Dementia Care Expertise

Overview

LeadingAge South Carolina is proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association to bring you a comprehensive, full-day dementia training designed to equip you with the latest research, practical strategies, and meaningful professional growth opportunities.

• The latest advancements in Alzheimer’s and dementia research
• Proven behavioral management techniques you can implement immediately
• Guidance on supporting individuals and families with confidence and compassion
• An exclusive opportunity to register to become a trained Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator

Lunch provided onsite.

Learning Outcomes

1. List FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
2. Explain the impact of anti-amyloid treatments on the brain, their potential benefits and side effects
3. Explain the pathways to access treatment
4. Describe the resources available through the Alzheimer’s Association

Agenda (Overview)

• 8:30–9:00 AM: Registration Check-in
• 9:00–10:00 AM: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia — Sam Wiley
• 10:00–10:10 AM: Break
• 10:10–11:10 AM: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s — Sue Almon-Pesch
• 11:10–11:20 AM: Break
• 11:20 AM–12:20 PM: New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment — Dr. William M. Simpson, Jr.
• 12:20–1:30 PM: Lunch
• 1:30–2:30 PM: Communicating Effectively — Dr. Kenyetta Morgan
• 2:30–2:40 PM: Break
• 2:40–3:40 PM: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors — Dawn Seligman McKay
• 3:40–4:00 PM: Sharing Knowledge — Alzheimer’s Association Community Educator Training
• 4:15 PM: Adjourn

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