NASW-ND Events

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

In Partnership with NASW-IL

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Date: Sep 12, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT

Zoom

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.

Speaker: Elizabeth Gould, MSW, LCSW

Cost: 1.5 CEUs / $23 Nonmember / $10 NASW-IL Member / $15 All Other NASW Chapter Member

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