Medicare Agent News: Interventions for Dementia Caregivers; Cognition in Primary Care

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Interventions for Dementia Caregivers; Cognition in Primary Care

Public Health Programs for Dementia Caregivers: Finding, Selecting, and Implementing Interventions that Work

Wednesday Feb 23, 2022 | 11:00AM CT

High-quality, community-based dementia caregiving programs are crucial for people who need them. Yet, how can we be sure these programs are not only well-received but effective? It is essential to have tools available for public health agencies and service providers to easily find, select, and implement caregiving programs that are best-suited and effective.

Join this webinar to learn about challenges, resources (including Best Practice Caregiving), and how research and practice are effectively bridged to provide the best possible programs for those who care for people living with dementia.

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Cognition in Primary Care Program

The Cognition in Primary Care Program offers in-clinic training models to primary care providers to facilitate efficient cognitive evaluations in the primary care setting. Launched in September 2021 with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the program is based on the Gerontological Society of America’s GSA KAER Toolkit.

Visit Cognition-PrimaryCare.org to access practical, training-based tools for primary care and the in-clinic model for identifying cognitive impairment to help guide patients and families during a dementia illness.