At 3 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) will offer a free webinar, Memory Connections: Helping Families Navigate Their Dementia Journey with a Menu of Program Options.
During this webinar, participants will learn about Memory Connections, an ACL-funded initiative through Senior Services Inc. in North Carolina. Memory Connections is a multi-faceted project that offers support, creativity, education, and engaging activities for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Senior Services Inc. and their partners Novant Health, Atrium Health Sticht Center, Winston-Salem State University Occupational Therapy Department, and the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity are working together to create a unique continuum of dementia care.
Because Hispanic Americans and African Americans are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia than white Americans, the project includes a specific focus on reaching out to these populations. Presenters will highlight the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity’s Caregiver College, a week-long program that educates African Americans about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Caregiver College graduates apply their newly acquired knowledge by delivering presentations to their social groups, churches, family members, friends, and business connections.
NADRC webinars are free of charge and open to the public, although pre-registration is required. To register, click here. The webinars are recorded and will be available for future viewing on the NADRC website. Closed captioning is available during the webinar and will be included in the recording.
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Improving Church Leaders’ Communication with Older Adults
Good communication is an important part of the relationship process among the pastor, church staff, and congregation. However, having successful relationships with older adults often requires unique communication skills and strategies. Effective pastor-older adult communication has great benefits: Older adults are more likely to participate in church activities, express greater satisfaction with their church and church leadership, and have a greater sense of well-being.
