Part III: Public Health Considerations and Models for Cultural Adaptations in Dementia Caregiving

October 6th, 2021 | 12 PM EDT In the final installment of our Cultural Adaptation series attendees will learn more about health inequities experienced by Pacific Islander, Native American and Alaska Native people, and will hear firsthand from practitioners who have adapted or developed culturally tailored programs to serve these communities. Welcoming Panelists:Jolie Crowder, Ph.D.,

  • Kasia Fahey
    Kasia Fahey
  • September 30, 2021

Benjamin Rose 15th Annual Katz Policy Lecture

October 4th, 2021 1-3pmET/ 12-2pmCST GoToWebinar This year, the 15th annual Katz Policy Lecture will examine the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, which directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop and maintain a national strategy to recognize and support family caregivers. The Act identifies actions that communities, providers, the government and others

  • Kasia Fahey
    Kasia Fahey
  • September 28, 2021

Part II: Public Health Considerations & Models For Cultural Adaptions in Dementia Caregiving

August 25th, 2021 | 12 PM EDT Culture is essential in shaping our individual experiences and health. Yet surprisingly little attention has been paid to the interplay between culture and dementia caregiving. Dementia supports and services are not adequately tailored to meet the cultural needs of older adults and their caregivers, despite the projected rise

  • Kasia Fahey
    Kasia Fahey
  • August 23, 2021

Public Health Considerations And Models For Cultural Adaptions

June 30th, 2021 | 12:30 PM EDT Culture is essential in shaping our individual experiences and health. Yet surprisingly little attention has been paid to the interplay between culture and dementia caregiving. Dementia supports and services are not adequately tailored to meet the cultural needs of older adults and their caregivers, despite the projected rise

  • Kate Heckathorn
    Kate Heckathorn
  • June 1, 2021

From Data To Action Using the Behavioral Rise Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to Advance the Public Health Agenda of Dementia Caregiving

June 9th, 2021 | 1:30-3:00 PM CST Join experts from North Dakota and New Jersey to learn how their states have used data from the BRFSS Caregiving Module to influence policy and programmatic change to advance the public health agenda of dementia caregiving. Hear about effective public health communication strategies and discuss ideas for how to

  • Kate Heckathorn
    Kate Heckathorn
  • June 1, 2021

Town Hall – COVID19 and Brain Health: Advancing Equity for Caregivers & Communities

May 13th, 2021 | 2:00 PM EST Join experts from the UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Center for Brain Health Equity, AARP, and the BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving for a Public Health Town Hall to explore strategies for educating, supporting, and safeguarding the health and well-being of dementia caregivers of color during the pandemic.

  • Kate Heckathorn
    Kate Heckathorn
  • April 7, 2021