October 23, 2019
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Join n4a for a webinar highlighting the findings of a poll and report assessing how Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) across the country have adapted to serve growing numbers of individuals with dementia and their caregivers and developed initiatives related to brain health. AAAs have long played an important role in supporting Individuals living with dementia and their caregivers through an array of home and community-based services. In recent years, researchers have begun to develop a better understanding of the importance of brain health across the lifespan and how individuals can mitigate their risk factors and maintain a healthy brain.
Programs highlighted:
- Brain Health Fair, which provides hands-on activities and education on brain health - developed by Bergen County Division of Senior Services in New Jersey
- Model for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Services Focused on People Living Alone (MASPLA), which aims to identify and connect with people living with dementia who live alone and their caregivers - developed by the United Way of Tarrant County AAA
Panelists:
- Vijeth Iyengar, PhD, Brain Health Lead and Technical Advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, ACL
- Beth Blair, Senior Research Associate, n4a
- Don Smith, Vice President, Community Development Division and Director, Area Agency on Aging, United Way of Tarrant County
- Lorraine Joewono, Director, Division of Senior Services and Aging and Disability Resource Connection, County of Bergen