Alzheimer's Community Care's 26th Education Conference

Course overview

At the conclusion of this program, participants will: 1. Describe the negative impact of inflammation on the body; 2. Describe at least two ways in which lifestyle is linked to cognitive decline and dementia; 3. Describe at least two ways in which lifestyle can improve health and prevent dementia; 4. Describe at least two ways in which a plant-based diet promotes heart and brain health; 5. Define hearing loss; 6. Describe the relationship between hearing loss and cognition; 7. Describe at least two of the latest technologies for addressing hearing loss; 8. Describe at least two way sin which treatment of hearing loss positively impacts the brain; 9. Describe at least one strength, one weakness, and one challenge characteristic of caregivers; 10. Describe at least two strategies for suspending self-judgment; 11. Define internal family systems therapy; 12. Demonstrate an interactive exercise for identifying areas for growth and reducing defensiveness; 13. Describe at least two specific risk factors for cognitive decline and symptoms of dementia; 14. Describe recent emphasis on strategies for prevention of dementia; 15. Describe the impact of inherited genes on dementia risk; 16. Describe at least two effects of recently-approved medications for patients with Alzheimer's symptoms; 17. Describe at least two daily challenges faced by family caregivers; 18. Identify at least two rewards of caregiving; 19. Describe how caregivers can forgive themselves when strategies don't seem to work; 20. Describe at least two ways in which caregivers can care for themselves; 21. Describe at least two of South Florida's brain health assets; 22. Name and define the three pillars of the brain coast vision; 23. Describe at least two current projects for brain health within the three pillars; 24. Describe at least two of the no-cost/low-cost programs in place to enrich brain health; 25. Define "social networks"; 26. Describe the relationship between social networks and public health; 27. Describe how new psychosocial interventions can modify relationships; 28. Describe how psychosocial interventions can stimulate interaction; 29. Describe how psychosocial interventions can protect cognitive health; 30. Describe at least two positive communication strategies when caring for a loved one or patient with neurocognitive impairment; 31. Describe a strategy for practicing patience; 32. Describe the importance of focusing on a loved one's or patient's remaining abilities; 33. Describe strategies for finding joy in caregiving; 34. Describe at least two local resources that assist with aging gracefully; 35. Describe at least two essential services for seniors; 36. Describe the structure and function of S.H.I.N.E.; 37. Describe at least two challenges the community faces in the future regarding senior care; 38. Describe the brain-body connection; 39. Describe how cognitive function relates to fall risk; 40. Describe how physical activity can increase brain resilience; 41. Describe how increasing activity levels can slow progression of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; 42. Describe at least two current diagnostic strategies for Alzheimer's disease; 43. Define Tau and the present status of Tau research; 44. Describe how removed Tau tangles from the brain impacts those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.