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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251211T110000
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SUMMARY:Messaging Brain Health: Public Health Strategies for Dementia Risk Reduction
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring this free webinar\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand how communicating effectively is a key strategy to increase knowledge and awareness about dementia risk reduction.\nLearn 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.\nHear health department leaders share their experiences crafting and implementing awareness campaigns in their states.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/messaging-brain-health-public-health-strategies-for-dementia-risk-reduction/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
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UID:10001269-1766066400-1766070000@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/2025-12-18/
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:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260114T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260106T194529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T194529Z
UID:10001408-1768377600-1768381200@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to: \n\nList risk factors for cognitive impairment and dementia and ways to reduce these risks through improved management.\nIdentify lifestyle interventions that have an impact on cognition and neurological disease processes\, from prodromal phases to early dementia.\nIdentify local\, state\, regional\, and national programs and services to improve the quality of life for individuals and families living with dementia.\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nKristoffer 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 \n*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.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/non-pharmacological-treatment-of-mild-cognitive-impairment-and-dementia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260115T113000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260113T202758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T202758Z
UID:10001410-1768476600-1768480200@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:The Truth About Long-Term Care: Why it’s the Most Critical Decision You’ll Ever Make
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHawaii 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.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/the-truth-about-long-term-care-why-its-the-most-critical-decision-youll-ever-make/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Hawai%CA%BBi Pacific Gerontological Society":MAILTO:sgoyallc@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260120T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260120T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260113T215717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T221053Z
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SUMMARY:Hypertension and Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/hypertension-and-alzheimers-disease-risk/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260115T195032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T195305Z
UID:10001417-1770798600-1770811200@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Implementing the National Task Group-Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD)
DESCRIPTION: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). \nIn-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. \nAfter the training\, attendees will be able to:\n• 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\n• 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\n• Describe how Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of dementia (BPSD) manifest in persons with IDD\n• Develop an approach to managing BPSD that includes behavioral & environmental interventions as primary\, and psychotropic medications as secondary\, in partnership with healthcare professionals\n• Understand how to complete the NTG-EDSD tool with persons aging with ID and their caregivers or whoever knows them best\n• 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\n• 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 \nTrainer: 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. \nLearn more about the work and resources of the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices.\nTo 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
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/implementing-the-national-task-group-early-detection-screen-for-dementia-ntg-edsd/
LOCATION:Queen’s Conference Center\, The Queen’s Medical Center\, 1301 Punchbowl Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260313T014530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T014530Z
UID:10001423-1773662400-1773666000@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:The Brain Health Recipe: Ingredients for Healthy Aging
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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. \nJoin us to: \n\nUnderstand what the “U.S. POINTER Recipe” is and how to incorporate it into daily living\nLearn the key “ingredients” for brain-healthy aging\nHear about the trial results and implications for future research\nWalk away with a simple\, doable plan to optimize brain health\n\nSPEAKER: 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 .
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/the-brain-health-recipe-ingredients-for-healthy-aging/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260317T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260316T194212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T194212Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Food Insecurity for People Living Alone with Dementia
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/addressing-food-insecurity-for-people-living-alone-with-dementia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
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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:20260319T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260113T225408Z
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UID:10001412-1773928800-1773932400@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Care Home ECHO: Communicating Effectively
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. \nDorothy Colby\, Certified Positive Approach to Care™ Trainer and Mentor\, will teach this session about Communicating Effectively. \nTarget Audience: Care Home Operators\, Care Home Staff\, Nurses\, Allied Health Professionals\, Social Workers\, Foster Home Operators\, Case Managers\, Service Coordinators \n  Subscribe to the JABSOM Geriatric Medicine Mailing List\n Geriatric Medicine YouTube Channel. Please Subscribe!\n ECHO Twitter
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/care-home-echo-communicating-effectively/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260407T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260407T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260313T033834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T033834Z
UID:10001424-1775548800-1775552400@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Meeting Communities Where They Are: Innovative Approaches to Dementia Supports and Services
DESCRIPTION:Addressing the unique support and service needs of communities is central to effective home- and community-based dementia care. While many dementia-specific interventions are grounded in research and best practices\, they often require thoughtful adaptation to effectively reach underserved populations. Supports and services for people living with dementia\, their caregivers\, and their communities are most impactful when tailored to reflect cultural values\, language\, and lived experiences. \nThis webinar will feature two specialized\, community-based dementia programs\, each focused on an underserved population—African American and Korean American communities. Both programs have adapted their approaches to reduce barriers to service acceptance\, increase engagement\, and address unmet needs. Together\, they will demonstrate strategies for delivering strengths-based\, dementia-specific services and supports while navigating and overcoming challenges. \nDirect questions to NADRC-Webinars@rti.org \nPlease note:\nNADRC webinars are free and open to the public.\nNADRC webinars are recorded and will be posted at https://nadrc.acl.gov/.\nClosed captioning is available during the webinar and included in all recordings.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/meeting-communities-where-they-are-innovative-approaches-to-dementia-supports-and-services/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
ORGANIZER;CN="National Alzheimer%E2%80%99s and Dementia Resource Center":MAILTO:NADRC-Webinars@rti.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260413T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260413T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260327T214850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T215131Z
UID:10001430-1776063600-1776067200@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:Early Detection of Dementia: What to Do Now — National Resources to Plan\, Partner\, and Act
DESCRIPTION:The BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection of Dementia is pleased to offer an upcoming webinar to discuss new resources that they have developed for our partners\, including two new resource guides — one for community-based organizations and one for health departments who are interested in promoting early detection of dementia within and across sectors. \nIn this conversation they will discuss how to leverage the Center’s resources to assess needs and assets; identify goals and next steps; build and sustain partnerships; and measure and communicate your impact.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/early-detection-of-dementia-what-to-do-now-national-resources-to-plan-partner-and-act/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Professional Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260801T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T072354
CREATED:20260316T193738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T193738Z
UID:10001428-1785567600-1785600000@hawaiidementia.org
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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