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SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training Available Nationwide (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join our CHW Core Competency Training available nationwide this spring for CHWs across the country who are looking to strengthen foundational skills and deepen their practice. \n• Training Dates: March 12 – April 30\, 2026 (weekly on Thursdays)\n• Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET\n• Format: Self-paced online instruction and live sessions\n• Cohort Size: Limited to 25 participants \nThe 80-hour CHW Core Competency Training is delivered through a hybrid model grounded in the roles and competencies outlined by the National C3 Council. The 12-week program combines self-paced online instruction covering CHW foundations and health-focused competencies\, assigned coursework\, live virtual group sessions\, and a field experience. This structure supports effective onboarding and skill development for Community Health Workers. \nTraining fee applies. \nAdditional details\, including curriculum overview and registration information\, are available on MCD Learn. For course registration questions please email chwinfo@mcd.org. \nLearn More \nApply
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/chw-core-competency-training-available-nationwide-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="MCD Global Health":MAILTO:nationalpartners@mcd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000
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SUMMARY:Dementia Friends Information Session
DESCRIPTION:AFTER PARTICIPATING IN A DEMENTIA FRIENDS SESSION\, PARTICIPANTS CAN: \n\nDescribe dementia and know the most common type of dementia\nState the five key messages about dementia\nExplain one approach to effectively communicate with a person with dementia\nCommit to an action as a Dementia Friend in your community\n\nRegister \n  \nAll webinars are free and open to family caregivers\, older adults\, adults with a disability\, professionals\, and the community-at-large. \nFor questions about registration\, contact Ayiguli.Saifuding@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 571-407-6961
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/dementia-friends-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Dementia Friendly Fairfax":MAILTO:Ayiguli.Saifuding@fairfaxcounty.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T130000
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SUMMARY:Early Detection of Dementia: What to Do Now – National Resources to Plan\, Partner\, and Act
DESCRIPTION:Our BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection of Dementia is pleased to offer an upcoming webinar where we will discuss new resources that we have developed for our partners\, including two new resource guides — one for community-based organizations and one for health departments who are interested in promoting early detection of dementia within and across sectors. \nIn this conversation we will discuss how to leverage our Center’s resources to assess needs and assets; identify goals and next steps; build and sustain partnerships; and measure and communicate your impact. \nThis webinar is free and open to the public. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/early-detection-of-dementia-what-to-do-now-national-resources-to-plan-partner-and-act/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
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SUMMARY:Diagnosis and Management of Dementia in Adults with IDD
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Seth Keller\, MD\, Neurologist\, Neurology Associates of South Jersey \nDiagnosing dementia in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can be challenging and is often delayed or missed. This one-hour webinar guides primary care clinicians through a structured\, IDD-informed diagnostic approach\, including how to adapt standard dementia evaluations\, identify reversible conditions that mimic dementia\, and recognize when specialty referral is needed. Clinical examples highlight common pitfalls and practical strategies to support accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/diagnosis-and-management-of-dementia-in-adults-with-idd/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practice":MAILTO:kathrynpears@the-ntg.org
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SUMMARY:Diagnosis and Management of Dementia in Adults with IDD
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Seth Keller\, MD\, Neurologist\, Neurology Associates of South Jersey \nDiagnosing dementia in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can be challenging and is often delayed or missed. This one-hour webinar guides primary care clinicians through a structured\, IDD-informed diagnostic approach\, including how to adapt standard dementia evaluations\, identify reversible conditions that mimic dementia\, and recognize when specialty referral is needed. Clinical examples highlight common pitfalls and practical strategies to support accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/diagnosis-and-management-of-dementia-in-adults-with-idd-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practice":MAILTO:kathrynpears@the-ntg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
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SUMMARY:Medicare\, Medicaid\, and Long-Term Care: What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual webinar presentation\, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging\, Lisa Pratt\, Staff Attorney for Healthcare and Elder Law with Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV)\, will provide a webinar educating family caregivers of older and adults and people with disabilities on long-term care planning. Long-term care can be costly\, and many people are surprised to learn what their insurance\, including Medicare\, will and will not cover. This presentation provides an introduction to what Medicare and Medicaid will cover for long-term care\, why planning matters\, and what steps you can take today to help you prepare before care is needed. \nLisa Pratt is a staff attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia\, a nonprofit law firm that provides free\, civil legal services to low-income\, elderly\, and disabled residents of Northern Virginia. \nRegister \n\nAll webinars are free and open to family caregivers\, older adults\, adults with a disability\, professionals\, and the community-at-large.\nAll webinars will be recorded\, and registrants will receive a link to the recording of the live event.\nFor questions\, contact Ayiguli.Saifuding@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 571-407-6961.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/medicare-medicaid-and-long-term-care-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfax Caregiver Seminar Consortium":MAILTO:Ayiguli.Saifuding@fairfaxcounty.gov
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SUMMARY:Lifestyle Approaches to Promote Brain Health and Maintain Cognition
DESCRIPTION:Curious how to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment\, like MCI or dementia? Join AMA Board Chair David Aizuss\, MD\, for a panel discussion on lifestyle factors that impact dementia risk and ways physicians can help patients better maintain cognitive health at different stages of life. \nRegister and share with your network
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/lifestyle-approaches-to-promote-brain-health-and-maintain-cognition/
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SUMMARY:Advance Your Expertise in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar — your path to becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. \n\nEvidence-based\, up-to-date curriculum\nMeets CDP seminar requirements\nIdeal for nurses\, therapists\, social workers\, caregivers & healthcare professionals’\nCertificate of completion included\nEbook included\n\nSpace is limited—reserve your spot today and enhance the compassionate care you provide to individuals living with dementia. \nRegister here
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/advance-your-expertise-in-dementia-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa J. Long":MAILTO:recreationaltherapy3@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000
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SUMMARY:ET\, Can Do! Reframing Dementia Support and Education to Focus on Strengths and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Living well with dementia is deeply influenced by the mindsets of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learning to Live with Dementia is a new support and education program model that combines a structured series of brief lessons with facilitated group sessions designed for people living with dementia and for caregivers to reflect on and share their experiences. \nThis innovative approach promotes a shift in perspective—focusing on what people can do to live well with dementia and providing practical strategies to support that goal. In this webinar\, participants will learn about this strengths-based support and education program\, hear inspirational stories\, and gain new perspectives designed to reframe both the dementia journey and the caregiving experience. Participants will also be introduced to the Learning to Live with Dementia Facilitator Toolkit\, a resource developed to strengthen facilitator skills\, confidence\, and capacity to deliver structured\, group-based education and engagement. \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/et-can-do-reframing-dementia-support-and-education-to-focus-on-strengths-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="National Alzheimer%E2%80%99s and Dementia Resource Center":MAILTO:NADRC-Webinars@rti.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Brain Health: Simple Strategies\, Lifelong Impact
DESCRIPTION:This session shares simple\, everyday ways to support brain health across the lifespan. Participants will learn how movement\, healthy eating\, getting enough sleep and relaxation\, being social\, keeping your brain active\, and taking charge of your health work together to promote well-being and reduce risk for cognitive decline. Designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind\, the session focuses on small\, practical steps that individuals\, caregivers\, and community organizations can take to support healthier brains and better lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nPRESENTERS:\nJasmina Sisirak\, MPH\, PhD is a public health researcher and implementation scientist focused on community health promotion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Her work centers on developing and translating evidence-based programs\, providing training\, and building and supporting community partnerships to advance inclusive health promotion across the lifespan. Jasmina is one of the founding directors of the HealthMatters Program at the University of Illinois Chicago. \nLake Murray is the Health and Wellness Coordinator at the National Down Syndrome Society where he works to create and support the dissemination\, implementation\, and evaluation of health and wellness programs. Lake\, born with Spina Bifida\, has a longstanding commitment to disability advocacy. He previously worked with the Special Fishies organization\, promoting drowning prevention and water safety for individuals with disabilities. Lake holds a B.S. in Public Health from Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo and a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion from the George Washington University. \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/supporting-brain-health-simple-strategies-lifelong-impact/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
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SUMMARY:Sleep\, Memory\, and the Aging Brain: Why Rest Matters
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Jaime Wilson \nAccessibility: Presented in ASL\, voiced in English\, and fully captioned\nPresented in Partnership With: CSD Access & AARP \nRegistration Required – Click here \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/sleep-memory-and-the-aging-brain-why-rest-matters/
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