Tuesday, January 28, 2020 2:00-3:00 PM ET
There is ongoing interest in new programs to support
caregivers of people living with dementia. Over the past two decades, a
wide range of programs have been developed to help offset adverse effects
of caregiving. Though many programs are ready for broader community
implementation, most health and social services organizations have not
incorporated these programs into their offerings. To find a program
with the best fit, an organization should understand the factors driving
their own needs and understand the range of existing programs that support
caregivers.
This webinar outlines important areas for organizations to
consider before they introduce a new program in their community. It will
also highlight Best
Practice Caregiving, which providers information on more than
40 dementia caregiving programs. The resource was developed by the Benjamin
Rose Institute on Aging, together with Family Caregiver Alliance and Katie
Maslow, a visiting scholar at the Gerontological Society of America.
Presenters
- Dr. Heather L. Menne is a
senior health policy researcher in the Aging, Disability, and
Long-term Care Program at RTI International. She has 15 years of federal
and non-profit experience and expertise in aging and disability
programs and services. Her research focuses on older people, people
with disabilities, and long-term services and supports, with emphasis
on people living with dementia, family caregivers, and formal
caregivers.
- Dr. David Bass is the
Senior Vice President, Senior Research Scientist, and Director of the
Center for Research and Education of the Benjamin Rose Institute on
Aging, a nonprofit research, service, and advocacy organization based in
Cleveland, Ohio. He has led more than 80 funded research projects, the
results of which have been widely published in journals and used
to develop innovative programs for older adults and their family
members.
Closed captioning is available.
Complimentary CEUs are available. The webinar will be recorded and
available for viewing at nadrc.acl.gov.
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