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SUMMARY:Dementia Training for Kalaupapa
DESCRIPTION:This Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Approved workshop helps learners understand and recognize the differences in normal and not normal aging. The learner will develop better observational skills to recognize and intervene effectively when behavioral challenges occur. Learners will also develop new skills related to approach\, cueing\, and the ability to connect with people affected by dementia. The workshop will also address typical changes that happen in the early\, middle\, and late stages of the condition including the final care concerns. \nWorkshop Objectives: \n\nCompare and contrast normal aging versus not normal aging related to various cognitive functions.\nDescribe the five sensory input and processing systems\, highlighting the dominant role of vision\, and the major differences between protective and discriminating sensation in each.\nDiscuss the impact of changing sensory awareness and processing as dementia progresses.\nDemonstrate how to communicate well with people living with dementia and practice de-escalation strategies for dealing with behaviors. \n\nPresenter: Courtney DiMaggio\, RN\, Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent Trainer  \nBorn and raised on the island of Molokaʻi\, Courtney DiMaggio is a devoted wife\, mother\, and daughter\, as well as a dedicated Registered Nurse. She is honored to serve the community that helped shape her and remains committed to giving back with humility\, respect\, and aloha.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/dementia-training-for-kalaupapa/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Hawai%CA%BBi Dementia Initiative":MAILTO:DOH.Dementia@doh.hawaii.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260728T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260728T090000
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SUMMARY:Building Community and Connections: Innovations in Adult Day Programming for People Living with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:On July 28\, 2026\, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET\, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar\, Building Community and Connections: Innovations in Adult Day Programming for People Living with Dementia. A description of the webinar and registration information follows. In this webinar\, Amazing Place and OPICA Adult Day Program & Counseling Center will share insights into innovative programs and strategies that have proven successful in supporting people living with dementia and their family caregivers. \nAmazing Place will highlight its innovative efforts to recruit and engage a multigenerational workforce. Through its STARS (Student Training in Alzheimer’s & Respite over the Summer) program and Legacy Workforce model\, the organization creates meaningful opportunities for both individuals beginning their careers and those pursuing new opportunities after retirement. \nOPICA will share strategies that support the sustainability of its adult day programs through an extensive multidisciplinary internship program and innovative fundraising initiatives. The presentation will highlight the vital role interns play in engaging and supporting individuals with early memory loss. Participants will also learn about OPICA’s creative fundraising efforts\, which help provide participant scholarships\, and its legacy giving program\, both of which contribute to the long-term sustainability of the organization and its services. \nPlease note: National Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (NADRC webinars are free and open to the public. NADRC webinars are recorded and will be posted at https://nadrc.acl.gov/. Closed captioning is available during the webinar and included in all recordings. Speaker bios can be found at the bottom of this registration page.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/building-community-and-connections-innovations-in-adult-day-programming-for-people-living-with-dementia-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Alzheimer%E2%80%99s and Dementia Resource Center":MAILTO:NADRC-Webinars@rti.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260730T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260730T140000
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SUMMARY:Gifts of Love: A Mother’s Journey of Resilience\, Meaning\, and Joy
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices for a heartfelt and inspiring webinar as Jadene reflects on more than five decades of parenting her son\, Matt\, through the complexities of multiple disabilities. With honesty and warmth\, she shares the hard-won lessons\, unexpected insights\, and “gifts of love” that emerged from a journey shaped by both challenge and deep connection. \nThrough moments of struggle\, growth\, and reflection\, Jadene discovered how to reframe adversity\, find meaning in everyday experiences\, and cultivate a sense of joy that endures. Her story offers encouragement and perspective for caregivers\, family members\, and professionals alike reminding us that even in the most difficult seasons\, there is opportunity for resilience\, purpose\, and connection. \nLife brings challenges for all of us. Come connect\, reflect\, and explore how we can navigate them with strength—and uncover the gifts along the way. \nPresenter: Jadene Sloan Ransdell\, BS\, has been a family advocate for nearly fifty years. Her son\, Matt was born with Down syndrome and directed the sails of her life. She is an author\, and podcast host. As the former co-chair of the NTG Family Support committee\, she helped establish the NTG monthly support group. She also created the NDSS Adult Summit. Her first book\, Unwrapping the Gifts of Disability: A Mother’s Reflection on Raising a Son with Down Syndrome has received many positive reviews. She is currently writing\, A Traveler’s Guide to the Down Syndrome/Alzheimer’s Journey. The podcast is hosted by two other family members and can be found on her website or wherever podcasts are. (Aging with Down Syndrome). Find more information on her website www.agingwithdownsyndrome.com
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/gifts-of-love-a-mothers-journey-of-resilience-meaning-and-joy/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260801T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260801T160000
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Symposium - From Inflammation to Intervention\, Neuroimmune Crossroads: Mechanisms\, Models\, and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Neuroinflammation lies at the intersection of immune signaling\, neural circuitry\, and disease progression. Over the past decade\, extraordinary advances have deepened our understanding of microglial activation states\, peripheral immune infiltration\, cytokine signaling cascades\, and the long-term consequences of inflammatory stress on cognition and behavior. \nThe challenge before us is clear: \n\nHow do we move from descriptive findings to actionable therapeutic targets in brain tumors\, migraine\, sleep disorders\, and epilepsy?\nHow do we design interventions that modulate inflammatory pathways without disrupting essential neuroimmune communication in multiple sclerosis (MS)\, CIDP\, epilepsy\, headache disorders\, and myasthenia gravis?\nHow can we integrate biomarkers\, advanced imaging\, and AI-driven computational models to predict therapeutic response in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease?\n\nThis conference is a call to refine our tools and bridge the gap between mechanism and intervention. As we move from neuroinflammation to neurointervention\, we are not merely mapping pathways—we are building bridges: between academia\, clinical science\, industry\, government\, and advocacy communities. \nJoin us as more than 250 members of the interdisciplinary neuroscience community—spanning neurology\, psychiatry\, immunology\, psychology\, neurosurgery\, and translational research—come together to transform neuroinflammation from a diagnostic clue into a therapeutic opportunity.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/neuroscience-symposium-from-inflammation-to-intervention-neuroimmune-crossroads-mechanisms-models-and-medicine/
LOCATION:Koʻolau Ballrooms\, 45-550 Kionaole Rd\, Kaneohe\, HI\, 96744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience":MAILTO:info@hawaiineuroscience.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260925T090000
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SUMMARY:Hawaiʻi Virtual Caregiver Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join caregivers from across Hawaiʻi for a special virtual conference dedicated to connection\, knowledge\, and support. Hosted on Zoom\, this gathering allows participants to tune in from any island or location\, making it easy for caregivers to learn\, share\, and feel a sense of community no matter where they are. \nThis conference brings together experts\, service providers\, and fellow caregivers to explore the many stages and experiences of caregiving. Multiple Zoom sessions will run at the same time\, giving attendees the flexibility to choose the topics most relevant to their journey\, from the comfort of their own home. \nThe full agenda will be posted at a later date.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/hawaii-carecon-2026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hawai%CA%BBi Dementia Initiative":MAILTO:DOH.Dementia@doh.hawaii.gov
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