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Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Training
Insight offers many classes and webinars specifically geared for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia at home. Browse all of our trainings and webinars below, or view classes by category of interest!
Recent Webinars
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Lewy Body Dementia and Current Research Studies
Keith Fargo, PhD on 04/15/2025We are joined by the Lewy Body Dementia Association to discuss scientific breakthroughs that are speeding progress in LBD trials, and learn where to find out more if you or someone you know may be interested in volunteering for ongoing or future research studies.
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Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) for Early Onset Dementia Diagnosis
Sharon Napper, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Professional Trainer, Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Richmond Chapter on 01/08/2025This Care Partner Training will provide an in-depth understanding of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for individuals diagnosed with early onset dementia. Learn more and gain valuable insights into navigating the complexities of SSDI claims, ensuring you can effectively advocate for your rights and secure the financial support you or your loved one needs.
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Creating a Dementia Friendly Home
Dr. Lisa Bagby OTD, OTR/L, MHA on 12/11/2024For a person living with dementia, living at home can give you a sense of independence. By making some changes to your home, you are able to continue with the routines or activities you enjoy. Each of these changes can help you stay safe, active, and allow you to continue to enjoy your home.
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Solo Aging and Building a Support Team
Heather Suri, BSN RN CMC, Care Manager & CEO, Pathways in Aging on 10/09/2024Solo Agers are older adults that are making decisions about their future independently. Solo Agers face unique vulnerabilities as they age. Solo aging can be full of joys and assets, but early planning is crucial to maintain choice, independence, and satisfaction throughout later life. This means planning so that your home, finances, medical team, and social community are set up for aging well. We discuss the importance of building a support team for Solo Agers, or anyone who is concerned about needing more support. Learn about what you can do in advance to prepare, and stress less!
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Resources and Guidance for Managing Primary Progressive Aphasia
William Reiter, Education Program Manager, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration on 09/11/2024Frontotemporal dementia or FTD is a progressive disorder of the brain. It can can affect behavior, language skills and movement. Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA)is one of the subtypes of FTD. Learn more about PPA, including the signs and symptoms, how it differs from other dementias, and the resources available locally and through AFTD.
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Medicare 2025 - Ready to Enroll?
Kevin Chaikin, Licensed Insurance Agent with Medicare Portal on 09/05/2024Are you enrolling in Medicare for the first time or doing some research on the best options for you for 2025? Kevin Chaikin, Licensed Insurance Agent with Medicare Portal, answers the top five frequently asked questions by Medicare beneficiaries, discusses the basics of Medicare, and identifies key milestones and decision points that are critical to get the most out of Medicare and supplemental insurance programs.
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New Alzheimer's Medication: Kisunla - What You Need to Know
Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai, MD on 08/27/2024The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) injection for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment with Kisunla should be initiated in patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stage of disease, the population in which treatment was studied in the clinical trials. Dr. Pauldurai discusses the new drug, benefits, and answer questions you may have about it.
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How Will We Pay for Care: Financial Considerations
Arvette M. Reid, Client Services Director, SEIA on 08/22/2024The financial costs of long-term care and long-term caregiving are enormous. Explore some of your options for this important aspect of caregiving.
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Managing Lewy Body Dementia
Julia Wood MOT, OTR/L, Lewy Body Dementia Association on 08/14/2024Lewy body dementia (LBD) is likely the most common type of dementia you have not heard about. It is the second most common cause of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease (AD), but varies greatly from AD in many ways. Learn more about makes LBD so unique, misunderstood, and challenging to diagnose and treat.
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Trauma-Informed Care and Dementia
Christina Cunningham, MSSW, Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services on 07/10/2024More than 70 percent of older people have experienced a psychologically traumatic event. Trauma-informed care is an under-utilized yet potentially beneficial approach to care for older adults in many settings. Learn more!
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