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CHW Core Competency Training Available Nationwide (Spring 2026)
2026-03-12 14:00 - 2026-04-30 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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.
• Training Dates: March 12 – April 30, 2026 (weekly on Thursdays)
• Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET
• Format: Self-paced online instruction and live sessions
• Cohort Size: Limited to 25 participants
The 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.
Training fee applies.
Additional details, including curriculum overview and registration information, are available on MCD Learn. For course registration questions please email chwinfo@mcd.org.
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Dementia in Adults with IDD and Down Syndrome: What to Look for at the Primary Care Visit.
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:00
Presenter: Brian Chicoine, MD, Advocate Health Care, Adult Down Syndrome Clinic
This one-hour webinar provides primary care clinicians with practical, visit-ready strategies for evaluating possible dementia in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The session focuses on recognizing IDD-specific dementia presentations, distinguishing lifelong baseline from new decline, incorporating caregiver input, and identifying when monitoring or specialty referral is needed, using real-world case examples.
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Dementia in Adults with IDD and Down Syndrome: What to Look for at the Primary Care Visit.
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:00
Presenter: Brian Chicoine, MD, Advocate Health Care, Adult Down Syndrome Clinic
This one-hour webinar provides primary care clinicians with practical, visit-ready strategies for evaluating possible dementia in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The session focuses on recognizing IDD-specific dementia presentations, distinguishing lifelong baseline from new decline, incorporating caregiver input, and identifying when monitoring or specialty referral is needed, using real-world case examples.
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Addressing Food Insecurity for People Living Alone with Dementia
2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:00
National data indicate that nearly one quarter of older Americans living alone have dementia. This population faces numerous challenges, including food insecurity, which is often worsened by cognitive impairment, limited social support, and physical isolation. Traditional senior meal delivery programs are not always designed to address the unique needs of individuals with cognitive impairment, who may have difficulty safely storing, preparing, or cooking meals.
This webinar will provide insight into an innovative, volunteer-based food delivery model created to better support seniors living alone with dementia. Participants will learn about common barriers to food-based services experienced by individuals living alone with dementia, the key components of an effective food delivery service model for people living alone with dementia, and program evaluation best practices for measuring the impact of services for this population.
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here.
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National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) webinars are free of charge and open to the public.
NADRC webinars are recorded and will be available for viewing at https://nadrc.acl.gov.
Pre-registration is required to attend the live webinars.
Closed captioning is available during the live event and is included in the recording for all NADRC webinars.

Chair Yoga for Strength, Balance & Relaxation
2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:00
Presenter: Sherri Gjerdingen, Zunity Lifestyle
Presented in Partnership With: CSD Access & AARP
Registration required.
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Alcohol Use and Trauma in the Deaf Community
2026-03-25 15:30 - 16:30
Do you want to better understand the connection between alcohol use and trauma among older adults in the Deaf community?
Join DeafHealth and DSA for a free, informative webinar exploring alcohol use, trauma, and accessible paths to support. This session will highlight the Signs of Safety project – a therapy approach developed specifically for deaf individuals navigating trauma and alcohol use.
Moderator: Sherri Collins, Executive Director, DSA
Presenters: Dr. Melissa Anderson and the Deaf YES! Empowerment and Recovery Team
This webinar will be presented in ASL, voiced in English, and captioned.
Accessible livestream made possible by DeafHealth and CSD Access.
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