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SUMMARY:Senior Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Senior Health Symposium\nAdvancing Age-Friendly Care Through Medication Optimization\nPlease join staff members of Summa Health Complex Care Institute and other medical professionals for a day of discussion and inquiry. The symposium will focus on medication safety\, appropriateness and person-centered prescribing for older adults by applying the Medication M of the 4Ms framework across clinical settings\, disciplines and transitions of care. The event will include lectures\, panel discussions and interaction with community partners. \nThis one-day educational event is designed for multidisciplinary care team members including physicians\, advanced practice providers\, nurses\, social workers\, pharmacists\, therapists\, case workers and administrators who care for older adults in their practice. \nThis event was presented by Summa Health Senior Health\, a division of the Summa Health Complex Care Institute. \nIn Person\nSumma Health System—Akron Campus 55 Arch Street\, Ground Floor Raymond C. Firestone Auditorium Akron\, OH 44304 \nVirtually\nVia Microsoft Teams \nRegistration is required for this event. \nRSVP Deadlines:\nIn-person: October 20\nVirtual: October 23 \nCost*\n$20 for in-person attendance\, $10 for virtual.\n*FREE for Summa Health and NEOMED Employees\, Students\, Residents and Fellows. Registration still required. \nView Full Agenda | Register Here
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/senior-health-symposium/
LOCATION:Summa Health System—Akron Campus\, 55 Arch Street\, Ground Floor Raymond C. Firestone Auditorium\, Akron\, Ohio\, 44304\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Professional Caregivers,Geriatric Issues
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SUMMARY:Project ECHO® Fall 2026 Series: Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Preparing for Diagnostic Evaluation\nOctober 26\, 2026 \nSpeaker: Brian Chicoine\, MD\nMedical Director\, Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center; Faculty\, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Family Medicine Residency \nPart of the Fall 2026 Series: Navigating Dementia Care Challenges: Practical Tools for Supporting Adults with IDD\nThis Project ECHO series is a free\, case-based education program for health care and human service providers seeking to strengthen their skills in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia. Each session features a brief expert presentation\, a participant-submitted case and a facilitated group discussion focused on shared learning and practical application. \n\n\n\n\n\nOct 19\, 2026 12:00 PM\nOct 26\, 2026 12:00 PM\nNov 9\, 2026 12:00 PM\nNov 23\, 2026 12:00 PM\nDec 7\, 2026 12:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions are from Noon – 1:15 pm ET \nRegister Today!
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/project-echo-fall-2026-series-growing-older-with-lifelong-intellectual-disabilities-when-dementia-is-suspected-or-diagnosed-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers,Intellectual and developmental disabilities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T131500
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SUMMARY:Project ECHO® Fall 2026 Series: Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed
DESCRIPTION:Topic: When “Baseline” is No Longer Baseline: Rethinking Dementia in Adults with IDD\nOctober 19\, 2026 \nSpeaker: Seth Keller\, MD\nNeurologist\, Neurology Associates of South Jersey and Co-President\, National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices \nPart of the Fall 2026 Series: Navigating Dementia Care Challenges: Practical Tools for Supporting Adults with IDD\nThis Project ECHO series is a free\, case-based education program for health care and human service providers seeking to strengthen their skills in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia. Each session features a brief expert presentation\, a participant-submitted case and a facilitated group discussion focused on shared learning and practical application. \n\n\n\n\n\nOct 19\, 2026 12:00 PM\nOct 26\, 2026 12:00 PM\nNov 9\, 2026 12:00 PM\nNov 23\, 2026 12:00 PM\nDec 7\, 2026 12:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAll sessions are from Noon – 1:15 pm ET \nRegister Today!
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/project-echo-fall-2026-series-growing-older-with-lifelong-intellectual-disabilities-when-dementia-is-suspected-or-diagnosed/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers,Intellectual and developmental disabilities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T155901Z
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SUMMARY:Attuned Partnerships in Dementia Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Series for Professional Caregivers | September 2026\nJoin Hilarity for Charity (HFC) and the Dementia Engagement\, Education\, and Research (DEER) Program for this exclusive opportunity to be trained in relationship-centered dementia care. This FREE training is delivered virtually via Zoom over the course of four 3.5-hour sessions (you must complete all four sessions to receive your certificate). \nThis training series is designed to empower care partners with the skills and insights needed for high-quality\, relationship-centered\, culturally responsive dementia care. Drawing from evidence-based practices and a holistic understanding of dementia\, this comprehensive training is grounded in the DUET framework (Dignity\, Uniqueness\, Experience\, and Togetherness). This training offers tools and approaches to enhance communication\, foster meaningful relationships\, and engage in individualized care and support. \nThis series is broadly applicable across care settings\, equipping participants with strategies to meet the unique needs of each person living with dementia they serve. \nDates & Times \n\nSep 4\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 11\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 18\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 25\, 2026 12:00 PM\n\nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/attuned-partnerships-in-dementia-care-training-2/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000
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SUMMARY:Attuned Partnerships in Dementia Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Series for Professional Caregivers | September 2026\nJoin Hilarity for Charity (HFC) and the Dementia Engagement\, Education\, and Research (DEER) Program for this exclusive opportunity to be trained in relationship-centered dementia care. This FREE training is delivered virtually via Zoom over the course of four 3.5-hour sessions (you must complete all four sessions to receive your certificate). \nThis training series is designed to empower care partners with the skills and insights needed for high-quality\, relationship-centered\, culturally responsive dementia care. Drawing from evidence-based practices and a holistic understanding of dementia\, this comprehensive training is grounded in the DUET framework (Dignity\, Uniqueness\, Experience\, and Togetherness). This training offers tools and approaches to enhance communication\, foster meaningful relationships\, and engage in individualized care and support. \nThis series is broadly applicable across care settings\, equipping participants with strategies to meet the unique needs of each person living with dementia they serve. \nDates & Times \n\nSep 4\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 11\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 18\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 25\, 2026 12:00 PM\n\nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/attuned-partnerships-in-dementia-care-training-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T153000
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SUMMARY:Attuned Partnerships in Dementia Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Series for Professional Caregivers | September 2026\nJoin Hilarity for Charity (HFC) and the Dementia Engagement\, Education\, and Research (DEER) Program for this exclusive opportunity to be trained in relationship-centered dementia care. This FREE training is delivered virtually via Zoom over the course of four 3.5-hour sessions (you must complete all four sessions to receive your certificate). \nThis training series is designed to empower care partners with the skills and insights needed for high-quality\, relationship-centered\, culturally responsive dementia care. Drawing from evidence-based practices and a holistic understanding of dementia\, this comprehensive training is grounded in the DUET framework (Dignity\, Uniqueness\, Experience\, and Togetherness). This training offers tools and approaches to enhance communication\, foster meaningful relationships\, and engage in individualized care and support. \nThis series is broadly applicable across care settings\, equipping participants with strategies to meet the unique needs of each person living with dementia they serve. \nDates & Times \n\nSep 4\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 11\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 18\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 25\, 2026 12:00 PM\n\nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/attuned-partnerships-in-dementia-care-training-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T153000
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SUMMARY:Attuned Partnerships in Dementia Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Series for Professional Caregivers | September 2026\nJoin Hilarity for Charity (HFC) and the Dementia Engagement\, Education\, and Research (DEER) Program for this exclusive opportunity to be trained in relationship-centered dementia care. This FREE training is delivered virtually via Zoom over the course of four 3.5-hour sessions (you must complete all four sessions to receive your certificate). \nThis training series is designed to empower care partners with the skills and insights needed for high-quality\, relationship-centered\, culturally responsive dementia care. Drawing from evidence-based practices and a holistic understanding of dementia\, this comprehensive training is grounded in the DUET framework (Dignity\, Uniqueness\, Experience\, and Togetherness). This training offers tools and approaches to enhance communication\, foster meaningful relationships\, and engage in individualized care and support. \nThis series is broadly applicable across care settings\, equipping participants with strategies to meet the unique needs of each person living with dementia they serve. \nDates & Times \n\nSep 4\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 11\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 18\, 2026 12:00 PM\nSep 25\, 2026 12:00 PM\n\nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/attuned-partnerships-in-dementia-care-training-2/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T130000
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SUMMARY:Free Brain Health Training
DESCRIPTION:Strengthen Your Approach to Brain Health\nJoin us for a free virtual KAER Toolkit for Brain Health Training on Wednesday\, August 12\, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. (EST). This educational session is designed for healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary care teams and will provide practical strategies for promoting brain health\, recognizing cognitive impairment\, and connecting individuals and their care partners with valuable community resources. \nThis training is free\, and 1.0 CEUs are available for eligible participants who attend the live session. \nPlease see the flyer for additional details. \nWe hope you’ll join us—and please feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues! \nRegister Here
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/free-brain-health-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Brain Health Education,For Professional Caregivers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000
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CREATED:20260610T155112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T155112Z
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SUMMARY:The Magic of Music and the Brain
DESCRIPTION:Webinar for Professional Caregivers:\nLive Interactive CE (1 hour) Event: The Magic of Music and the Brain\nHilarity for Charity (HFC) presents this FREE training delivered virtually via Zoom. \nJoin Tara to identify how music engages multiple areas of the brain related to memory\, emotion\, movement\, and connection. Attendees will learn why music often remains accessible for people living with dementia\, even as other abilities change. (1 hour credit for CE). \nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/the-magic-of-music-and-the-brain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260508T144148Z
CREATED:20260508T144148Z
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SUMMARY:Attuned Partnerships in Dementia Care Training
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Series for Professional Caregivers | June 2 – 5\, 2026\nJoin Hilarity for Charity (HFC) and the Dementia Engagement\, Education\, and Research (DEER) Program for this exclusive opportunity to be trained in relationship-centered dementia care. This FREE training is delivered virtually via Zoom over the course of four 3.5-hour sessions (you must complete all four sessions to receive your certificate). \nThis training series is designed to empower care partners with the skills and insights needed for high-quality\, relationship-centered\, culturally responsive dementia care. Drawing from evidence-based practices and a holistic understanding of dementia\, this comprehensive training is grounded in the DUET framework (Dignity\, Uniqueness\, Experience\, and Togetherness). This training offers tools and approaches to enhance communication\, foster meaningful relationships\, and engage in individualized care and support. \nDates & Times\n\n\n\n\n\nJun 2\, 2026 12:00 PM\nJun 3\, 2026 12:00 PM\nJun 4\, 2026 12:00 PM\nJun 5\, 2026 12:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nThis series is broadly applicable across care settings\, equipping participants with strategies to meet the unique needs of each person living with dementia they serve. \nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/attuned-partnerships-in-dementia-care-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T142030Z
CREATED:20260508T142030Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Dementia Beyond Memory Loss: Assessment\, Function\, and Daily Impact
DESCRIPTION:A Webinar for Professional Caregivers | Hosted by Hilarity for Charity\nLive Interactive CE (1 hour)\nJoin Dr. Renarda Jones for a conversation that looks at dementia beyond memory loss. She will walk through cognitive and functional changes\, how to assess them effectively\, and what they mean for everyday life. The session focuses on practical strategies that support person-centered care across clinical and caregiving settings.\n\n*Please note you receive 1 hour CE credit.\n\nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/understanding-dementia-beyond-memory-loss-assessment-function-and-daily-impact/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Brain Health Education,Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T142215Z
CREATED:20260508T140430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T142215Z
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SUMMARY:Which Dementia Is It?
DESCRIPTION:A Webinar for Professional Caregivers | Hosted by Hilarity for Charity\nLive Interactive CE (1 hour) with Dona Murphey\, MD\, PhD\nJoin Dona Murphey\, MD\, PhD where she will identify the four most common types of dementia\, understand when and why it matters to families to know the difference\, and describe how to approach the challenge of diagnosis with cultural fluency. 1 hour CE provided. \nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/hfc-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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