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This webinar (1:00:21 minutes) given by Thomas Buckley and Kathy Service discusses how to identify prevalence, onset, types of dementia, and common co-morbidities among adults with a life long intellectual disabilities. Service needs and ways to respond to dementia are also included in the discussion. Slides are available to download on the link. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 5:00 minutes.)

This webinar (1:02:02 minutes) given by Edward F. Ansello and Matthew P. Janicki discusses an overview of lifelong intellectual disabilities with the field of geriatrics. The critical differences between older adults aged 50 and over and mid-life adults is also included in the discussion. Slides are available to download on the link. Registration is required by the creators to access the material but there is no charge. (Webinar starts at 5:05 minutes.)

This webinar (52:51 minutes) given by Connie Ducharme discusses how to provide advance care planning in primary care practices by using tools from the Conversation Project in order to increase skills. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) identify the importance of having goals of care conversations; (2) describe the role of The Conversation Project in advance care planning; (3) describe when to use the different conversation starter kits; and (4) identify ways to increase advance care planning in practices.

This webinar (1:03:23 minutes) given by Kelly McCarthy, discusses non-pharmacological approaches in supporting individuals who exhibit behaviors that manifest as need or distress. How caregivers can support the challenges of two common transitions (a residential move and the introduction of caregivers) is also taught in this webinar.

This webinar (1:29:13 minutes) given by Marguerite McLaughlin discusses signs and changes in cognitive status of early-stage dementia and describes strategies for managing symptoms. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe hallmark signs of early-stage dementia; (2) list changes in cognitive status that are typical of early-stage dementia; (3) identify common manifestations that arise during early-stage dementia; (4) identify common issues that arise during early-stage dementia; and (5) describe general strategies for managing symptoms of dementia.

This webinar (53:45 minutes) given by Laurie Mantz discusses the differences in people that are necessary to consider in healthcare but specifically dementia care. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) identify ways that sex, ethnicity, or race influences the risk of dementia; (2) discuss factors to consider when diagnosing and treating dementia in diverse populations; (3) identify barriers to optimal care among various different groups; and (4) discuss techniques for effective communications with diverse populations.

This webinar (53:41 minutes) given by Christie Ward-Ritacco discusses interventions that are effective in enhancing mobility in older adults. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe the physiological aspects of aging that impact mobility; (2) identify evidence-based interventions to improve mobility across the continuum of physical functioning; and (3) recognize community-based resources currently available to support mobility in older patients. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it.

This webinar (53:08 minutes) given by Dawna Pidgeon discusses key strategies for assessing mobility in primary care. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe strategies for assessing mobility in a primary care setting; and (2) identify screening tools and resources to assess mobility. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it. (Webinar starts at 2:40 minutes.)

This webinar (46:10 minutes) given by Lidia Vognar discusses an overview about mobility. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) describe importance of mobility in providing age-friendly care; (2) list key determinants of mobility and describe interrelationships among them; and (3) describe evidence-based methods to support older adults experiencing mobility. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it. (Webinar starts at 2:30 minutes.)

This webinar (56:45 minutes) given by Colin Burns discusses how to use strategies and skills of the strengths-based model of care for someone with dementia. By the end of this webinar, learners should be able to: (1) define a strengths-based model of care; (2) describe how to conduct a strengths-based interview; and (3) identify strategies to maintain strength and resilience in persons with dementia. To access this material, registration is required by the creators but there is no charge for it. (Webinar starts at 3:15 minutes.)