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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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SUMMARY:Everyday Tips and Tricks for Improving Communication at Home With Your Loved One With Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Hosted by Hilarity for Charity\nJoin Ashley Haltenof to explore simple\, effective strategies to improve communication\, reduce frustration\, and strengthen connection in daily life. Ashley will share insights across a range of topics\, from changes in cognition and behavior to navigating life at home or in a care facility.\n\nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/improving-communication-with-your-loved-one-with-dementia/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Communication Tips,Dementia Care
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
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SUMMARY:Free Dementia Friends and Dementia Champions Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free\, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. \nAttendees interested in becoming a Dementia Friend will participate for the first 75 minutes. Attendees seeking to become a Dementia Friends Champion will participate for the entire 2.5 hours. \nSessions are offered twice a month. The daytime session is on the second Thursday from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET and the evening session is on the fourth Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:30 PM ET. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – REGISTER HERE. \nDementia Friends is a global\, call-to-action movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand how dementia impacts individuals and families\, and things we can each do to make a difference in the lives of those affected. In this free\, virtual session we will cover the basics of dementia including common types\, signs and symptoms\, communication tips\, community resources and more. An emphasis on positive messaging and dementia stigma reduction is a key part of this program\, designed to reach audiences in all community sectors. \nA Dementia Friends Champion designation is received after attending a 2.5-hour free\, virtual training which includes a Dementia Friends session and additional information\, resources and materials needed by Champions to deliver free virtual or in-person Dementia Friends sessions throughout their communities.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/df-session-052626/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T133000
DTSTAMP:20260523T060633
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SUMMARY:GWEP GROW Brain Health ECHO Series | Dementia and Wellness: Supporting Brain Health Through Activity and Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:The GWEP Brain Health ECHO Series is a free education program running monthly on the 4th Wednesday\, 12:30–1:30 p.m. beginning March 25 through June 24\, 2026 \nPresenter: Elizabeth Kinzig\, MA\,CCC-SLP\, Program Coordinator\, Ohio Council for Cognitive Health \nPresentation Description\nSupporting brain health across the lifespan involves many factors – physical activity\, nutrition\, social engagement and novel cognitive activities\, just to name a few. This presentation will focus on physical activity and nutrition when dementia and caregiving enter life’s picture. We will explore practical\, adaptive strategies to address common activity and nutritional challenges in ways that benefit both individuals living with dementia and their care partners. Participants will also learn about helpful community and national resources that promote brain health\, movement\, and nutrition. \nObjectives \n\nShare how physical activity and nutrition support brain health for people living with dementia and their caregivers.\nLearn simple movement and nutrition strategies that can benefit both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.\nRecognize common challenges to staying active and eating well through the dementia journey.\nExplore practical ways to build healthy routines that support wellness.\nIdentify helpful community and national resources that promote brain health\, physical activity\, and nutrition.\n\nDownload Flyer\nRegister Here
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/gwep-brain-health-echo-052726/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Brain Health Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T153000
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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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SUMMARY:Free Dementia Friends and Dementia Champions Training
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Ohio Council for Cognitive Health for a free\, virtual Dementia Friends Session with optional Dementia Friends Champions. \nAttendees interested in becoming a Dementia Friend will participate for the first 75 minutes. Attendees seeking to become a Dementia Friends Champion will participate for the entire 2.5 hours. \nSessions are offered twice a month. The daytime session is on the second Thursday from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET and the evening session is on the fourth Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:30 PM ET. \nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – REGISTER HERE. \nDementia Friends is a global\, call-to-action movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand how dementia impacts individuals and families\, and things we can each do to make a difference in the lives of those affected. In this free\, virtual session we will cover the basics of dementia including common types\, signs and symptoms\, communication tips\, community resources and more. An emphasis on positive messaging and dementia stigma reduction is a key part of this program\, designed to reach audiences in all community sectors. \nA Dementia Friends Champion designation is received after attending a 2.5-hour free\, virtual training which includes a Dementia Friends session and additional information\, resources and materials needed by Champions to deliver free virtual or in-person Dementia Friends sessions throughout their communities.
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/df-session-061126am/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Friends Sessions – Daytime
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SUMMARY:GWEP Brain Health ECHO | When Dementia Doesn’t Travel Alone: The Impact of Comorbidities in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:The GWEP Brain Health ECHO Series is a free education program running monthly on the 4th Wednesday\, 12:30–1:30 p.m. beginning March 25 through June 24\, 2026 \nPresenter: Marty Williman\, BSN\, RN\, Program Director\, Ohio Council for Cognitive Health \nPresentation Description\nDementia rarely travels alone\, meaning approximately 70% of individuals living with dementia experience one or more comorbid/coexisting conditions. In this presentation\, we’ll explore the four most common comorbidities seen in individuals living with dementia and the potential impact on quality of life\, health outcomes\, and caregiver burden. Strategies and resources to improve management of comorbidities in dementia care\, while decreasing caregiver burden will be discussed. \nObjectives \n\nExamine the four most common comorbidities seen in individuals living with dementia.\nDiscuss the impact of comorbidities on individuals living with dementia; healthcare costs and caregiver burden.\nIdentify strategies and resources to improve management of comorbidities in dementia care while decreasing caregiver burden.\n\nDownload Flyer\nRegister Here
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/gwep-brain-health-echo-062426/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Brain Health Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T153000
DTSTAMP:20260523T060633
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T144957Z
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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\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\nRegistration
URL:https://ocfch.org/event/attuned-partnerships-in-dementia-care-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dementia Care,For Professional Caregivers
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilarity for Charity":MAILTO:info@wearehfc.org
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