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SUMMARY:Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors: Communication Tips & Strategies for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Catholic Charities Hawaii (CCH) is offering this expert presenter panel focusing on Dementia-Related Behaviors that can be challenging for caregivers and providers of persons living with dementia in the community. This is the third session of the series which is made possible by a grant given to Catholic Charities Hawaii from the Administration for Community Living/Administration on Aging for the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative awarded to organizations across the country to increase resources and information to improve the well-being of persons living with dementia in the community and their caregivers. One of the grant objectives is to provide these expert panels via Zoom for statewide attendees in Hawaii\, to offer training and support\, connection to resources\, and a chance to ask questions in the Zoom sessions. \nThe speakers will cover: \n\nHow dementia affects communication\nAdopting a person-centered approach to strengthen and improve communication\nStrategies to enhance communication with a person living with dementia\nEffective communication with family\, friends\, and health care professionals\nUnderlying causes of challenging behaviors in dementia care\nHow unmet needs contribute to challenging situations\nUsing positive communication techniques to respond to challenges\nExamining the caregiver’s role and needs in challenging situations\n\nExpert Panel Presenters: \nIvy K. Castallanos\, MHS\, is the Director of Programs with the Alzheimer’s Association\, Hawaii Chapter. She holds a Master’s degree in Behavioral Science and Health Education from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and has more than 20 years’ experience in the combined areas of health education\, health promotion and disease prevention\, health equity\, and corporate wellness. She has served in roles with organizations such as HMSA\, the American Heart Association\, and HealthAssist\, and has held research positions with the Johns Hopkins Center for Cancer Pain Research and the Welch Center for Prevention\, Epidemiology\, and Clinical Research in Baltimore\, Maryland. Ivy joined the Alzheimer’s Association in 2014 and finds deep fulfillment in empowering families affected by dementia. She is a mom\, caregiver\, writer\, and dance instructor. \nDorothy Colby is a Certified Positive Approach to Care™ (PAC) Trainer and national Mentor\, with more than 25 years of professional and personal experience caring for people with dementia and training caregivers. The PAC trainings created by Teepa Snow share dementia care techniques that provide essential information for unpaid and professional caregivers on how to have a positive and meaningful relationship with loved ones living with all forms of dementia. Dorothy is Director of Community Engagement for Hale Kuike Memory Care Homes at Nuuanu\, Bayside & Pali locations. \nThese Zoom workshops are made possible by a grant to Catholic Charities Hawaii from the Administration for Community Living/Administration on Aging for the Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative. They are sponsored by Catholic Charities Hawaii (CCH) Circle of Care for Dementia\, in collaboration with Hale Kuike Memory Care Homes. \nCheck out Catholic Charities Hawaii Circle of Care for Dementia previous archived dementia workshop videos and handouts at this link:\nhttps://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org/caring-for-persons-living-with-dementia-webinars-and-presentations/
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/understanding-and-responding-to-dementia-behaviors-communication-tips-strategies-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Special Event,Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251008T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251008T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T071712
CREATED:20251002T221112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T213941Z
UID:10001266-1759910400-1759914000@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Tracking Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Implementation Progress
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will guide state and local health departments on using the Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map Evaluation Tool to track HBI Road Map implementation progress. Participants will learn about the importance of the tool and improvements made since its launch in 2023. An overview of the HBI Road Map evaluation data sharing activity and process will also be presented\, and the benefits for contributing to the nation-wide evaluation.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/tracking-hbi-road-map-implementation-progress/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251014T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T071712
CREATED:20250930T002228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T002255Z
UID:10001257-1760461200-1760464800@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Alzheimer's 101: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about:\n \n\nComparing Alzheimer’s and dementia\nRecognizing how Alzheimer’s affects the brain.\nThe risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease.\nThe three stages of the disease.\n\nYou may be contacted by someone from the Alzheimer’s Association prior to this program.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/alzheimers-101-understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia/
LOCATION:Hilo Lagoon Centre Conference Room\, 101 Aupuni Street\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251016T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T071712
CREATED:20251002T232621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T232711Z
UID:10001267-1760623200-1760626800@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Care Home ECHO Mentation (Mind) Series
DESCRIPTION:This one hour Care Home ECHO session covers topics essential for care home and foster home operators. Topics include the 4Ms of geriatrics: What Matters\, Medication\, Mentation (or Mind) and Mobility which are based on evidence-based practices that support healthy aging. \nThis Mind or Mentation series\, will feature:  \n\n10/16/25 – Tony Vericella with Alzheimer’s Caregiving and The Caregivers will share about the Caregiver Kit.\n11/20/25 – Gina Fujikami\, MD\, will share about the Alzheimer’s Association – Partners in Care and Support.\n12/18/25 – Qi Zhi\, DNP\, MPH\, FNP-BC will share about newer drug therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.\n\n Target Audience: Care Home Operators\, Care Home Staff\, Nurses\, Allied Health Professionals\, Social Workers\, Foster Home Operators\, Case Managers\, Service Coordinators \n  Subscribe to our Mailing List\n Geriatric Medicine YouTube Channel. Please Subscribe!\n ECHO Twitter
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/care-home-echo-mind-series/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="UH JABSOM Geriatrice Workforce Enhancement Program Care Home ECHO":MAILTO:fernandes.ritabelle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T071712
CREATED:20250930T000635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T001253Z
UID:10001195-1760637600-1760643000@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Brain Health: Hope\, Research and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Discover lifestyle changes that can lower your risk of dementia. Learn the latest research on brain resilience and prevention. Take charge of your cognitive health any any age.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/the-future-of-brain-health-hope-research-and-prevention/
LOCATION:J. Walter Cameron Center\, 95 Mahalani St.\, Wailuku\, HI\, 96744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251020T060000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251020T071500
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UID:10001270-1760940000-1760944500@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Interactive Dementia Care Skills Training - Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed
DESCRIPTION:This Project ECHO series is a free\, practical\, case-based education program for health care and human service providers who want to enhance their knowledge\, competence\, and performance related to the care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities affected by dementia. Each ECHO session will include a short presentation by a topic expert\, followed by a case study submitted in advance by an ECHO participant site\, and then open discussion to learn from one another. The NTG and URI/VCU GWEPs will be holding our 11th series of ECHO programs on topics related to intellectual disability and dementia – the theme for the Fall 2025 Series is Post-Diagnostic Supports. \n\nOct. 20\, 2025 – When Lectures Alone Won’t Cut It: Interactive Dementia Care Skills Training\n\nRick Rader\, MD\, FAAIDD\, FAADM\, DHL (hon)\nDirector\, Habilitation Center\, Orange Grove Center\nMember\, National Council on Disability Alumni\nPresident\, American Association on Health and Disability\n\n\nNov. 3\, 2025 – A Model for Dementia-Friendly Living Spaces\n\nKris Macy\, Chief Operations Officer\nJudy Leiker\, Director of Community Living\nStarkey\, Wichita\, Kansas\n\n\nNov. 17\, 2025 – A Creative and Person-Centered Day Service Model\n\nDr. Tom Buckley\nCEO\, Roland Center\, San Gabriel\, California\n\n\nDec. 1\, 2025 – Wrap-Up Session\n\nINTERPROFESSIONAL HUB TEAM OF EXPERTS: Gerontologist Kathleen Bishop\, PhD\, Administrator Ashara Edwards\, MS\, Psychologist Matthew P. Janicki\, PhD\, Nutritionist Catherine Conway\, MS\, RDN\, CDN\, CDCES\, Neurologist Seth M. Keller\, MD\, Gerontologist Phillip Clark\, ScD\, Gerontologist Edward Ansello\, PhD\, Nurse Practitioner Kathy Service\, RN\, MS\, FNP-BC\, CDDN
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/interactive-dementia-care-skills-training-growing-older-with-lifelong-intellectual-disabilities-when-dementia-is-suspected-or-diagnosed/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251020T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20260617T071712
CREATED:20250930T214819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T215649Z
UID:10001265-1760947200-1761244200@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:International Indigenous Dementia Research Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:The International Indigenous Dementia Research Network seeks to highlight the profiles of researchers\, students\, Indigenous community members\, and policy makers from around the world who share a commitment to research concerning Alzheimer’s disease\, dementia and healthy aging in Indigenous peoples. \nThe 2025 International Indigenous Dementia Research Network (IIDRN) Annual Conference will take place at the same location as #IIDRN24 at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa\, Honolulu\, HI. They have 3 different registration categories: Professional\, Trainee\, and Community Member/Elder. Professional registration is $750. Registration for Trainees and Community Member/Elder is $350.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/international-indigenous-dementia-research-network-conference/
LOCATION:Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa\, 2552 Kalākaua Ave\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Indigenous Dementia Research Network":MAILTO:iidrn@d.umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251021T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T071712
CREATED:20250930T001945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T001945Z
UID:10001256-1761044400-1761048000@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to help caregivers\, family members\, and individuals recognize the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and understand the importance of early detection. \nAlzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory\, thinking\, and behavior that can interfere with daily life. This course provides a clear overview of the 10 most common warning signs\, helping participants distinguish between typical age-related changes and signs that may indicate something more serious. \nIn this session\, you will: \n\nLearn to identify the 10 key warning signs of Alzheimer’s\nUnderstand how these signs may appear in yourself or someone you care about\nExplore the benefits of early diagnosis and intervention\nDiscover how to start a conversation with your doctor or encourage a loved one to seek medical advice\nReceive guidance on next steps and available resources for support\n\nThis course is ideal for anyone who wants to be proactive about brain health and support those who may be experiencing cognitive changes.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/10-warning-signs-of-alzheimers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T071712
CREATED:20250930T002711Z
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SUMMARY:Dining without Whining - Bubbles without Squeak: Strategies for Easier Mealtimes and Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Join nurse practitioner Robin Bon\, GNP\, MSN\, for this engaging session designed to ease some of the toughest daily challenges for caregivers. With warmth and practical expertise\, Robin will share strategies that make mealtimes less stressful and more enjoyable\, while also offering guidance for smoother\, more dignified bathing routines. Participants will leave with realistic\, compassionate approaches they can immediately apply in their caregiving journey. This lecture is part of our Listen & Learn series\, offering support and skills to enhance quality of life for both caregivers and their loved ones. \nThe “Listen and Learn Lihue Library Lecture Series on Alzheimer’s” for 2025 is a monthly educational series featuring a dementia related topic sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Aloha Chapter\, AARP-Hawaii and the Lihue Public Library\, in conjunction with the Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs. This series is partially funded by the OAA National Family Caregiver Support Program and will bring local professionals together to educate the community on dementia related issues to help in the diagnosis of\, and treatment and care for\, individuals with dementia. \nWe offer all of our caregiver programs at no cost and rely on grant funding to support and sustain our work. As a participant of our programs\, we kindly ask you to complete the brief information form below from the County of Kauai. Completing this form allows us to cover the costs of this program through our funder\, the Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs. All information is kept strictly confidential and is used solely for grant reporting purposes. \n\nWe thank you for your kokua.\n\n\nThe program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. \nPLEASE NOTE: This program has limited space and anyone who does not register will not be guaranteed a seat for the lecture.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/dining-without-whining-bubbles-without-squeak-strategies-for-easier-mealtimes-and-bathing/
LOCATION:Lihue Public Library\, 4344 Hardy Street\, Lihue\, HI\, 96766\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer's Association Hawai%CA%BBi Chapter (Kaua%CA%BBi)":MAILTO:cfowler@alz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251029T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251029T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T071712
CREATED:20250930T003302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T003302Z
UID:10001259-1761757200-1761760800@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Is It Alzheimer's? 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to help caregivers\, family members\, and individuals recognize the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and understand the importance of early detection.\nAlzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory\, thinking\, and behavior that can interfere with daily life. This course provides a clear overview of the 10 most common warning signs\, helping participants distinguish between typical age-related changes and signs that may indicate something more serious.\n\nIn this session\, you will:\n\nLearn to identify the 10 key warning signs of Alzheimer’s\nUnderstand how these signs may appear in yourself or someone you care about\nExplore the benefits of early diagnosis and intervention\nDiscover how to start a conversation with your doctor or encourage a loved one to seek medical advice\nReceive guidance on next steps and available resources for support\n\nThis course is ideal for anyone who wants to be proactive about brain health and support those who may be experiencing cognitive changes.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/is-it-alzheimers-10-warning-signs-of-alzheimers/
LOCATION:Hilo Lagoon Centre Conference Room\, 101 Aupuni Street\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer's Association Hawai%CA%BBi Chapter (Hilo)":MAILTO:cfowler@alz.org
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