Alzheimer's Association programs and more: Magic of Music webinar is happening this week.
Upcoming online programs
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 16, 1:00 p.m. ET
Topic: The Magic of Music in the Brain
Description: Join the Alzheimer's Association, Florida Chapters and special guest, neuro-ethnomusicologist, Aaron Cloverston, as he explores the relationship between music and health and highlights research on music and dementia. The program will offer practical examples and resources that caregivers and others could find useful when thinking about incorporating music as a daily activity. Additionally, Alzheimer's Association staff members will present a brief overview of current Alzheimer's and dementia research. Register today to reserve your virtual seat! REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__6gqDkrtRX6FqADfnkI87w#/registration.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 22, 2023: 12:00 p.m. noon ET
Topic: Healthy Living for the Brain and Body, Tampa General Hospital Series
Description: We know that what's good for the heart is good for the brain. Join us to learn science-based recommendations for taking care of our brains and bodies, and tips on how to make small changes to build healthier habits. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctcOCrrzMjG9D2LUPT5sWnbPN29DFr2gQC#/registration.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m. ET
Topic: Advances in Research: A New Era in Treatment
Description: Join Alzheimer's Association Chief Science Officer, Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., who will present cutting-edge science from this year's Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) and share insights on the most pressing healthcare issue of our time. REGISTER HERE: https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TiZiUUtDRCmbtwfS3OMu1Q#/registration.
essentiALZ Plus - Florida, Training and Certification Program
Do you work at a home health, hospice, adult day, nursing home or assisted living community in Florida? If so, we would like to thank you and offer you our person-centered dementia care training at no charge.
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is providing access to the Alzheimer's Association's essentiALZ Training and Certification Program. This self-paced, online course meets the state mandated training requirement for assisted living level 1, home health, hospice, and nursing homes.
Learn how to apply current evidence-based, person-centered care practices when interacting with individuals who have dementia. The training features videos and interactive activities and includes access to the Alzheimer's Association's essentiALZ certification exam. Individuals who pass the exam are certified in the Alzheimer's Association's essentiALZ, valid for two years.
Professionals who complete the training can claim three continuing nursing education credits or three continuing education credits for social work, physical therapy, psychology, occupational therapy and nutrition/dietitian. Nursing Home Administrators can claim 3.5 hours of continuing education.
Know a Florida healthcare worker? If so, please pass this opportunity along.
Learn more and enroll in the training here: https://www.alz.org/cnfl/helping_you/education_programs/essentialz-training-certification-and-exchange
ENROLL for the essentiALZ Training and Certification Program HERE: https://training.alz.org/Florida?_gl=1*3hlx8f*_ga*NzgwNzM3NzkxLjE2OTA3MzkyMTE.*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTY5MTk0ODQwMS4yLjAuMTY5MTk0ODQwMS42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.179464420.1529590679.1691948402-780737791.1690739211.
Become an ALZ STAR
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Alzheimer's Association Florida chapters have developed the ALZ STARS program, a joint initiative to bring increased awareness of dementia and the resources available to Floridians. Learn the signs, know the resources and make a difference. Watch a short video and answer a few questions to earn your ALZ STARS certificate HERE: https://alzprogramsanytime.org/alz-stars/.
Alzheimer's Association Program Schedule
Find programs in your area including in-person Alzheimer’s education workshops for caregivers and others, awareness programs like Brain Bus stops and more: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xkOBz_nnP1NcyGv6tm_CXbfgBbx8AmDc_0sAm1yuwtY/edit?pli=1#gid=0.
Find a Support Group
Support groups create a safe, confidential environment to share concerns while receiving mutual support and engaging in social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Find a suppofrt group here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xkOBz_nnP1NcyGv6tm_CXbfgBbx8AmDc_0sAm1yuwtY/edit?pli=1#gid=0.
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About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, with the mission of leading the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
Brain Bus is funded in partnership with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. Caregiver College is sponsored in part by Senior Connection Center, Inc. and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs and Sarasota County Government.
Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd, Ste. 709, Clearwater, FL 33762, website www.alz.org/flgulfcoast, phone (727) 578-2558.
Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, website www.alz.org, phone (800) 272-3900.