Care Home ECHO Mentation (Mind) Series
2025-10-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Zoom
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.
This Mind or Mentation series, will feature:

10/16/25 – Tony Vericella with Alzheimer’s Caregiving and The Caregivers will share about the Caregiver Kit.
11/20/25 – Gina Fujikami, MD, will share about the Alzheimer’s Association – Partners in Care and Support.
12/18/25 – Qi Zhi, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC will share about newer drug therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.

Target Audience: Care Home Operators, Care Home Staff, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Social Workers, Foster Home Operators, Case Managers, Service Coordinators
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The Future of Brain Health: Hope, Research and Prevention
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI, 96744, United States
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.

Interactive Dementia Care Skills Training - Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed
2025-10-20 06:00 - 07:15 | Zoom
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.

Oct. 20, 2025 – When Lectures Alone Won’t Cut It: Interactive Dementia Care Skills Training

Rick Rader, MD, FAAIDD, FAADM, DHL (hon)
Director, Habilitation Center, Orange Grove Center
Member, National Council on Disability Alumni
President, American Association on Health and Disability

Nov. 3, 2025 – A Model for Dementia-Friendly Living Spaces

Kris Macy, Chief Operations Officer
Judy Leiker, Director of Community Living
Starkey, Wichita, Kansas

Nov. 17, 2025 – A Creative and Person-Centered Day Service Model

Dr. Tom Buckley
CEO, Roland Center, San Gabriel, California

Dec. 1, 2025 – Wrap-Up Session

INTERPROFESSIONAL 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

International Indigenous Dementia Research Network Conference
2025-10-20 08:00 - 2025-10-23 18:30 | Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
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.
The 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.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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.
Alzheimer’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.
In this session, you will:

Learn to identify the 10 key warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Understand how these signs may appear in yourself or someone you care about
Explore the benefits of early diagnosis and intervention
Discover how to start a conversation with your doctor or encourage a loved one to seek medical advice
Receive guidance on next steps and available resources for support

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to be proactive about brain health and support those who may be experiencing cognitive changes.

Dining without Whining - Bubbles without Squeak: Strategies for Easier Mealtimes and Bathing
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Lihue Public Library, 4344 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
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.
The “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.
We 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.

We thank you for your kokua.

The program is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
PLEASE NOTE: This program has limited space and anyone who does not register will not be guaranteed a seat for the lecture.

Is It Alzheimer's? 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
2025-10-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Hilo Lagoon Centre Conference Room, 101 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States

A Model for Dementia-Friendly Living Spaces - Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed
2025-11-03 07:00 - 08:15 | Zoom
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 their 11th series of ECHO programs on topics related to intellectual disability and dementia. The theme for the Fall 2025 Series is Post-Diagnostic Supports.

Nov. 3, 2025 – A Model for Dementia-Friendly Living Spaces

Kris Macy, Chief Operations Officer
Judy Leiker, Director of Community Living
Starkey, Wichita, Kansas

Nov. 17, 2025 – A Creative and Person-Centered Day Service Model

Dr. Tom Buckley
CEO, Roland Center, San Gabriel, California

Dec. 1, 2025 – Wrap-Up Session

INTERPROFESSIONAL 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

Caring for the Caregiver: Dementia by Day with Rachael Wonderlin
2025-11-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Mo’ili’ili Hongwanji Mission, 902 University Ave., Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Dementia by Day: Creative Communication & Care Approaches for People Living with Dementia” – Project Dana is honored to host dementia care expert, Rachael Wonderlin, founder of Dementia by Day and author of When Someone You Know Is Living in a Dementia Care Community and the viral essay if I Get Dementia. Drawing from her evidence-informed and person-centered approach, Rachael will guide family caregivers through creative communication strategies, meaningful engagement activities, and practical tools for managing behavioral changes. Her workshop emphasizes empathy, flexibility, and the art of “stepping into their world” helping caregivers nurture connection and reduce stress while supporting individuals living with dementia.
Speaker: Rachael Wonderlin, MS, Gerontologist and Founder of Dementia by Day
Please call or e-mail if you are interested in attending public presentations or need more information about the program: Shelley Paet, Program Specialist for the “Caring for the Caregiver” Program at shelley@projectdana.org or call (808)990-7373.

Dementia by Day: Family Caregiver Workshop
2025-11-12 10:30 - 12:00 | One Kalakaua Senior Living, 1314 Kalākaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI, 96826, United States
Free Dementia by Day Family Caregiver Workshop

Come join us for an informative and engaging workshop designed specifically for family caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia!
Led by gerontologist and dementia care expert Rachael Wonderlin, at this event you will learn practical tips and strategies to better understand and support your loved ones at home and in care communities. There will also be a very robust Q&A session following her presentation, an opportunity to buy copies of her books, and an opportunity to connect with other family caregivers and share experiences. Don’t miss out on this event to gain knowledge and resources to navigate the challenges of caregiving for someone with dementia!
About Rachael Wonderlin
Rachael Wonderlin is an internationally recognized dementia care educator based in Pittsburgh, PA. She founded her consultancy, Dementia By Day, in 2014 and is is the author of three books published by Johns Hopkins University Press: When Someone You Know is Living in a Dementia Care Community; Creative Engagement; and The Caregiver’s Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities.
Rachael has a Master’s in Gerontology from UNC Greensboro, a Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Mary Washington. Rachael was a Dementia Care Director at three senior living communities before moving into her role as a full-time educator and consultant.

A Creative and Person-Centered Day Service Model - Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed
2025-11-17 07:00 - 08:15 | Zoom
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 their 11th series of ECHO programs on topics related to intellectual disability and dementia. The theme for the Fall 2025 Series is Post-Diagnostic Supports.

Nov. 17, 2025 – A Creative and Person-Centered Day Service Model

Dr. Tom Buckley
CEO, Roland Center, San Gabriel, California

Dec. 1, 2025 – Wrap-Up Session

INTERPROFESSIONAL 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

Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed - Wrap-Up Session
2025-12-01 07:00 - 08:15 | Zoom
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 their 11th series of ECHO programs on topics related to intellectual disability and dementia. The theme for the Fall 2025 Series is Post-Diagnostic Supports.
INTERPROFESSIONAL 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

Dining with Dementia: Techniques to Bring Joy to the Table
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Dorothy 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.
Dorothyʻs presentation will cover:

How dementia affects eating and drinking skills
Striking a balance between nutrition and personal preference
Hydration challenges
Noticing changes and making accommodations
Setting the table for success
Tips for modifying foods for easier eating
Holiday care partner tips

Registration required, click here to register for this FREE webinar. The Zoom link & handout link will be sent to registrants. Sorry, there are no CEs available for these sessions.

Vision Loss and Dementia
2025-12-11 | Virtual
One increasing but sometimes overlooked risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline is vision impairment. Untreated vision loss can accelerate brain aging, lower cognitive reserve, and contribute to social isolation, all of which raise the risk of dementia. This course explores the relationship between cognitive function and visual health, emphasizes the value of routine eye care, and offers methods for early detection, support, and intervention, especially for those 45 and older.

Learning Objectives

List 6 or more modifiable risk factors for dementia
Describe the relationship between vision impairment and increased dementia risk
Evaluate interventions and support strategies for individuals with co-occurring vision loss and cognitive impairment
Identify special considerations for high-risk populations

About the Speaker: Dr. Joshua Ehrlich is the Paul R. Lichter Research Professor of Ophthalmology and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. He is also an Associate Director of University of Michigan’s Center for Global Health Equity. Dr. Ehrlich’s research focuses on the impact of vision loss on systemic health, well-being, and optimal aging. A second focus of his research is on population aging and determinants of later-life health and wellbeing. He is an invited member of the Lancet Commission on Global Eye Health and advises numerous national and international organizations on issues related to sensory health, aging, and policy. He has authored more than 150 scientific articles, and his research is funded by the National Eye Institute, the National Institute on Aging, and the Fogarty International Center at NIH, as well as Gates Ventures.

Holiday Workshop for Dementia Care Partners
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Please join us for Hale Kūʻike’s last webinar of the year. Dorothy Colby, Hale Kūʻike Director of Community Engagement, and Sara Tompkison, LCSW will be presenting a “Holiday Workshop for Dementia Care Partners.” We hope you can join us for this upcoming informative session.
Topics will include:

Holiday stress and Caregiving
Making connections, even when apart
Holiday gift ideas
PEACE for the Holidays
Caring for YOU during the holidays

Registration is required. Click here to register. There are no CEU’s for this event.
After the event, we will be posting the recording of this webinar on the Hale Kūʻike Dementia Education Hub, https://www.halekuike.com/dementia-education-hub/
If you need help registering or have any questions, please e-mail Dorothy Colby at dorothy@halekuike.com.

Messaging Brain Health: Public Health Strategies for Dementia Risk Reduction
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Public health professionals are invited to join an upcoming webinar hosted by the BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction on public health messaging around brain health. The webinar will feature a panel discussion and showcase a new toolkit to help public health agencies create and disseminate culturally responsive messaging campaigns.
During this free webinar, participants will:

Understand how communicating effectively is a key strategy to increase knowledge and awareness about dementia risk reduction.
Learn how to apply key components of a new toolkit for public health agencies to understand your community’s needs and identify opportunities to promote brain health.
Hear health department leaders share their experiences crafting and implementing awareness campaigns in their states.

The Empowered Caregiver - Communicating Effectively: Grief, Coping, and the Holiday Season
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
As people living with dementia progress in their journey and lose the ability to use words, caregivers can discover new ways to communicate effectively in any stage of the disease. Learn how dementia affects communication, how person-centered approaches can improve communication and much more. Join us for a heartfelt program with Bereavement & Spiritual Care Coordinator, Walt Weiss of Kauaʻi Hospice, as he discusses self-care, anticipatory grief, and navigating the holiday season with compassion for yourself, your family, and the loved one living with dementia.

Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
2026-01-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
Non-pharmacological treatments play a critical role in preventing and slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This presentation will provide the latest updates on prevention and treatment strategies, emphasizing the importance of managing midlife risk factors and adopting evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Attendees will gain practical, actionable steps to support cognitive health and learn about a comprehensive range of local, state, regional, and national resources available for individuals and families living with memory loss and dementia.
Participants in this webinar will be able to:

List risk factors for cognitive impairment and dementia and ways to reduce these risks through improved management.
Identify lifestyle interventions that have an impact on cognition and neurological disease processes, from prodromal phases to early dementia.
Identify local, state, regional, and national programs and services to improve the quality of life for individuals and families living with dementia.

About the Presenter:
Kristoffer Rhoads, PhD, is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and serves as the Director of the Division of Neuropsychology at Harborview Medical Center. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Dr. Rhoads currently serves as the Governor-appointed Chair of the Health and Medical Subcommittee for the Washington State Dementia Action Collaborative and is also the Director and Co-lead of UW Project ECHO Dementia
*This webinar is designed for professionals and family caregivers. Eligible professionals can claim ONE FREE CE credit within 60 days of the live webinar by attending the live event or watching the recorded program.

The Truth About Long-Term Care: Why it’s the Most Critical Decision You’ll Ever Make
2026-01-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Hawaiʻi Pacific Gerontological Society is hosting guest speaker, Roger Higa, President/CEO of Hawai‘i Long-Term Care Solutions, at the General Membership Meeting on Thursday. January 15, 2026 at 11:30 AM via Zoom. Roger specializes in long-term care and retirement planning, focusing on financial disaster prevention. He was a caregiver for over 12 years, Roger has spent 14 years working in insurance and financial services. Visit the Hawai‘i Long-Term Care Solutions website to learn more.
Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society is the largest non-profit multidisciplinary group of professionals, individuals, companies and organizations in the field of aging in Hawaii. Join their membership here.

Hypertension and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
2026-01-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
The National Association of County and City Health Officials is hosting a Cardiovascular Health Community of Practice (CoP) peer-learning session about the connection between Hypertension and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Reduction. This session will explore the connection between hypertension and Alzheimer’s disease, highlight evidence-based risk reduction strategies, and share practical tools and resources that support local and state public health efforts. Participants will also engage in interactive discussion with peers working in cardiovascular health, brain health, and healthy aging.

Exercise Your Brain with Better Hearing - Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Hearing health plays a powerful—and often overlooked—role in brain health. Untreated hearing loss has been linked to increased risk of cognitive decline, social isolation, and changes in brain function, yet many people delay evaluation and care for years.
Join us for this statewide virtual education program with Dr. Robin Wielens, founder and audiologist with Island Audiology in Honolulu, as she explores the connection between hearing and brain health. Participants will learn how hearing loss affects the brain, why early detection matters, and practical steps to protect both hearing and cognitive health at any age.
This program is designed for adults of all ages, caregivers, and anyone interested in proactive brain health and healthy aging.
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.

Implementing the National Task Group-Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD)
2026-02-11 08:30 - 12:00 | Queen’s Conference Center, The Queen’s Medical Center, 1301 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813, United States
Free half-day training that will aid staff at Hawaii agencies and organizations as well as family caregivers to assess, record and observe cognitive function over time in persons aging with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).
In-person event with remote Zoom uplink available. Parking instructions will be sent to registrants who plan to attend in person. Lunch and handouts will be provided.
After the training, attendees will be able to:
• Describe clinical manifestations, incidence/prevalence, and risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in persons with Intellectual Disability (ID) with emphasis on Down syndrome
• Share an overview and rationale for use of the NTG-EDSD, an administrative screen designed to detect dementia-related changes in persons aging with ID
• Describe how Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of dementia (BPSD) manifest in persons with IDD
• Develop an approach to managing BPSD that includes behavioral & environmental interventions as primary, and psychotropic medications as secondary, in partnership with healthcare professionals
• Understand how to complete the NTG-EDSD tool with persons aging with ID and their caregivers or whoever knows them best
• Know when the tool can be administered and kept in the person’s records – how and why it can be shared with the person’s physician
• Describe the challenges encountered in accurately diagnosing dementia with individuals living with IDD, and the rationale for using the NTG-EDSD tool to track cognitive changes over time to share with and help physicians with person-centered assessment and treatment options
Trainer: Ritabelle Fernandes, MD, MPH is a Professor at the Dept. of Geriatric Medicine, John A Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii. She is also Medical Director of Population Health at AlohaCare. She is a certified Regional Trainer for the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. Dr. Fernandes championed memory clinics across the state to provide comprehensive, person-centered dementia care. She has served on the Doctors workgroup for the State Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia.
Learn more about the work and resources of the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices.
To find out more about the NTG-EDSD for physicians, staff, advocates, and families, and translation of the tool into other languages: https://www.the-ntg.org/ntg-edsd

Living Longer: The Increasing Need for Dementia Care and Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Advances in medicine, technology, and community living are extending the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a result, individuals with IDD are now at greater risk of developing dementia. Dementia can present differently in people with IDD, and supporting individuals with both conditions often requires specialized knowledge and skills from healthcare professionals and aging and disability service providers.
This webinar will provide participants with an overview of IDD and dementia including prevalence, signs and symptoms, and assessing if a person with IDD may be developing dementia. Participants will also learn practical considerations for supporting people with IDD and dementia with an emphasis on enhancing workforce training. The webinar will also include insights into the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center newly released resource, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Dementia: Practical Strategies for Professionals.
Direct questions to NADRC-Webinars@rti.org
Please note: 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.

Safety First: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors
2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
Catholic Charities Hawaii (CCH) is offering another Zoom workshop focusing on Dementia-Related Behaviors that can be challenging for caregivers and providers of persons living with dementia in the community. This session will target unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia in the community and the service providers, friends & family, neighbors, educators, and advocates who support them. These workshops are made possible by a grant given to Catholic Charities Hawaii from the U.S. Administration for Community Living/DHHS 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.
The workshop will cover:

Benefits of working as a team with healthcare and community resources through all stages of dementia
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of dementia and why safety comes first
What the caregiver can do to help increase safety at home for their person living with dementia
Fall prevention and dementia, assessing and modifying the environment
Wandering issues: tips for environmental changes, safety in and out of the home
Dining and Safety: being prepared for possible swallowing difficulties and nutrition/hydration challenges
Alzheimer’s Association, Hawaii Chapter statewide resources, programs and education

Expert Panel Presenters:
Jessica Barry, MD has been working at The Queen’s Medical Center Geriatric Services for 15 years. Born and raised in Kansas, she attended University of Kansas for undergraduate and medical school. Her Internal Medicine Residency was at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Her Geriatric Fellowship was with University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. She aims to keep her older patients independent as long as possible while maintaining an optimal quality of life with proactive prevention, early diagnosis, and targeted treatment. She and her husband from Hawaii have two children. She is passionate about dementia education for lay persons and health professionals. In her free time, she ferries the children to their activities and squeezes in running and reading novels.
Ivy K. Castallanos 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 joy in empowering families affected by dementia. She is a full-time mom of two and a full-time caregiver for her mother.

The Brain Health Recipe: Ingredients for Healthy Aging
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Did you know? Results from the U.S. POINTER clinical trial found that key lifestyle interventions improved cognition in older adults at risk of cognitive decline. These positive results underscore the message that healthy behavior has a powerful impact on brain health.
In this webinar, we will explore how positive actions can make a difference in cognitive health, and when combined with a program that targets multiple factors like physical activity, improving nutrition, cognitive and social challenge and health monitoring, we now know it can have a synergistic effect.
Join us to:

Understand what the “U.S. POINTER Recipe” is and how to incorporate it into daily living
Learn the key “ingredients” for brain-healthy aging
Hear about the trial results and implications for future research
Walk away with a simple, doable plan to optimize brain health

SPEAKER: Claire Day has been on staff with the Alzheimer’s Association since 2001. She is the Chief Mission and Program Strategy Officer at the Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter and as such, oversees all care and support, DEI, operations and research initiatives. Ms. Day is a clinical social worker and received her degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She has more than twenty-five years of experience as a family and professional educator in dementia care. Ms. Day is a member of the California Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee. In 2018, she was appointed the Chapter Lead for the US Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle Interventions to Reduce Risk (US POINTER) in California in partnership with U.C. Davis. US POINTER , a lifestyle intervention trial, reported out positive topline results in July 2025 .

Addressing Food Insecurity for People Living Alone with Dementia
2026-03-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
National data indicate that nearly one quarter of older Americans living alone have dementia. This population faces numerous challenges, including food insecurity, which is often worsened by cognitive impairment, limited social support, and physical isolation. Traditional senior meal delivery programs are not always designed to address the unique needs of individuals with cognitive impairment, who may have difficulty safely storing, preparing, or cooking meals.
This webinar will provide insight into an innovative, volunteer-based food delivery model created to better support seniors living alone with dementia. Participants will learn about common barriers to food-based services experienced by individuals living alone with dementia, the key components of an effective food delivery service model for people living alone with dementia, and program evaluation best practices for measuring the impact of services for this population.

Kupuna Safety with Honolulu Police Department
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Kupuna safety – on our streets and online – is top of mind. Please join the Caregiver Foundation for an Honolulu Police Department presentation to help us all keep safe! Followed by Q&A and caregiver support. This presentation will be during the monthly Caregiver Support Group on March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm HST. Residents on all islands may register at https://thecaregiverfoundation.org/csg or call 808.625.3782 for more information. This event is free and open to the public. After you register, the Zoom link will be sent to you.

Care Home ECHO: Communicating Effectively
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
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.
Dorothy Colby, Certified Positive Approach to Care™ Trainer and Mentor, will teach this session about Communicating Effectively.
Target Audience: Care Home Operators, Care Home Staff, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Social Workers, Foster Home Operators, Case Managers, Service Coordinators
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