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Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: What Do Social Workers Need to Know?

In Partnership with NASW-IL

Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: What Do Social Workers Need to Know?

Date: Thursday, February 13

Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm CDT

Presenter: Elizabeth Gould, MSW, LCSW

Virtual Platform: Zoom

Cost: 1.5 CEUs* (fulfills IL Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Training requirement)

Description: Currently, an estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with dementia. Individuals and families are struggling with how to navigate getting a diagnosis, living with dementia, and obtaining support. Participants will learn about four common dementia diagnoses, the diagnostic process including screening and assessment, effective communication strategies, understanding behavior and dementia care management and care planning, and supported decision making.

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