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SUMMARY:Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors: Caregiver Conference
DESCRIPTION:This full day in-person conference (with Zoom link available) is for unpaid family and friend caregivers who are caring for someone with memory loss or dementia. This event will feature information about dementia and behavioral symptom management given by expert geriatricians — as well as insight and practical tips from an experienced dementia care trainer of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Dementia Care (PAC) program. The presenters will cover: \n\nOverview of dementia: causes and prevalence\nBehavioral and Psychological Symptoms of dementia (BPSD)\nBenefits and importance of professional assessment and accurate diagnosis for the person experiencing memory loss and for those providing care\nWorking as a team with healthcare providers for optimal quality of life\nManaging BPSD: Geriatricians’ and Neurogistʻs Perspectives\nEmotional and Physical needs of people living with dementia that can lead to challenging behaviors\nUnderstanding and responding to behaviors as dementia progresses: practical tips for unpaid family caregivers\nTips and Best Practices for Communication\, Safety and Environmental Adjustments\n\nPresenters: \nDr. Kamal Masaki is Professor and Chair of the Department of Geriatric Medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine\, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa\, which is a John A. Hartford Foundation Center of Excellence in Geriatrics (one of 25 in the U.S.). She also serves as Academic Medical Director for Geriatrics at the Queen’s University Medical Group\, and Director of Research at Kuakini Medical Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. She was elected to be a Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society. She has been doing aging and dementia research for over 35 years. Dr. Masaki has received numerous teaching and research awards\, and was selected by Hawaii physicians to “The Best Doctors in America” 3 times. She is a co-author on over 325 publications in scientific journals. \nDr. Abraham Chyung\, MD-PhD\, is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine\, University of Hawai’i. He is a board certified neurologist specializing in memory disorders at the Neuroscience Institute\, Queen’s Medical Center. His professional ambition is to make Alzheimer’s disease treatment available to the Kupuna community of Hawai’i. Towards that end\, he has partnered with many groups like Catholic Charities Hawai’i\, Alzheimer’s Association\, The Queen’s Health Systems leadership\, Primary Care doctors\, Geriatrics Specialists\, Mental Health specialists\, and caregivers. He appreciates the support of everyone who shares the vision of making accessible early detection\, diagnosis\, and treatment to those afflicted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. \nJessica 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. \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 Kuʻike Memory Care Homes at Nuʻuanu\, Bayside & Pali locations. \nFor those who wish to attend in person\, lunch and printed handouts will be provided. Parking charges will be $5 per vehicle with conference center validation.\nPlease NOTE: In-person attendance is limited. We will prioritize unpaid family and friend caregivers of someone living with dementia. \nParking instructions and directions will be sent to registrants who plan to attend in person. Printed handouts of the slides will be provided that morning.\nAll registrants will receive a link to a digital copy of the slides and program agenda\, prior to June 10. \nThis free training is sponsored by Catholic Charities Hawaii\, and supported\, in part by Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative grant number 90ADPI0108-01-00\, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living\, DHHS\, Washington\, D.C. 20201. \nSorry\, there are no CEs or Certificates available for this presentation.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/understanding-and-responding-to-dementia-behaviors-caregiver-conference/
LOCATION:Queen’s Conference Center\, The Queen’s Medical Center\, 1301 Punchbowl Street\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260514T113000
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SUMMARY:Driving and Dementia: Balancing Safety\, Independence\, and Dignity
DESCRIPTION:Hawaii experts share insights on issues related to Driving for persons who are living with memory loss or dementia and their caregivers. \nBy the end of the presentation\, family and friend caregivers will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how dementia can affect driving ability (Identify common cognitive\, visual\, and motor changes that impact driving safety at different stages of dementia)\nRecognize warning signs and risks related to unsafe driving (Describe behaviors and incidents that may indicate it is no longer safe for a person with dementia to drive)\nBalance safety concerns with respect for independence and dignity (Explain why driving is closely tied to identity and autonomy\, and why compassionate decision-making is essential)\nCommunicate effectively about driving concerns (Apply practical strategies for initiating and navigating difficult conversations about driving with empathy and respect)\nFeel more confident and supported as a caregiver (Identify resources and next steps to reduce stress and support both the caregiver and the person living with dementia through driving transitions)\n\n\n\n\nGina Fujikami\, MD\, is Division Chief of Geriatrics at The Queen’s Medical Center. She earned her MD from the University of Hawaii (UH) John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) and completed a Geriatric Medicine fellowship at the University of California\, San Francisco. Dr. Fujikami is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine at JABSOM and serves as a member of the Alzheimer’s Association Hawaii’s Leadership Board\, where she chairs the Care & Support Committee. Her passion for geriatrics is personal\, stemming from her experience watching her grandfather who was living with dementia\, which drives her commitment to helping families navigate this diagnosis. \nIvy K. Castellanos is 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. \nCatholic Charities Hawaii (CCH) is continuing their series of expert speaker workshops focussing on Dementia-Related Behaviors and issues that can be challenging for caregivers and providers of persons living with dementia in the community. This series 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 with the goal of improving the well-being of persons living with dementia in the community and their caregivers. One of our grant objectives is offer training and support\, connection to resources\, and a chance to ask questions with experts in the Zoom sessions.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/driving-and-dementia-balancing-safety-independence-and-dignity/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260511T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260511T113000
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SUMMARY:Adult Day Programs in Hawaii: for Kupuna and Caregiver Respite
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Adult Day programs in Hawaiʻi. Presenters will share: \n\nOverview of what Hawaii Adult Day Programs provide for aging adults and caregivers\nHow an Adult Day Program can help the caregivers with providing respite during the day\, promoting social stimulation for attendees\, as well as activities\, exercise\, a healthy lunch\, other assistance\, links to resources\nThe difference between Adult Day Care and Adult Day Health Programs – hours and days available\, what level of care can be provided\nHow Adult Day Programs can serve aging adults with memory issues and dementia\nMore information on cost\, eligibility and referrals to Adult Day Programs\nElderly Affairs Division – resources for caregivers and elders\, including adult day programs\n\nPresenters:\nKathy Wyatt is Founder and President of Hale Hauʻoli Hawaiʻi\, a non-profit organization established in 2016\, whose mission is to promote positive aging through community education programs\, adult day care options\, and caregiver support groups. She is a registered nurse with Master’s degrees in Nursing and Business Administration\, and is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Her experience spans over 25 years working with the elderly in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities\, as well as adult day care. She is on the Board of Directors of the Policy Advisory Board for Elderly Affairs\, the Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition (President)\, the Caregiver Foundation (Treasurer)\, Kokua Council \, Past-President of the Hawaii Pacific Gerontology Society\, In addition\, she operates Hale Hauʻoli Hawaiʻi adult day care centers in Aiea and one in Kaneohe. \nStacy Honma serves as the Program Manager for Maluhia Adult Day Health Center and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Hawaii. She shares more than 25 years of experience as an Administrator and Program Manager for licensed adult health programs across Hawaii. Throughout the years\, she has worked closely with caregivers from diverse backgrounds and circumstances\, particularly those supporting loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This work has provided her with both deep professional insight and a strong sense of empathy for Hawaii’s Kupuna and their caregivers. Maluhia Adult Day Health Center is one of only three day health centers in Honolulu and is state-owned and operated under Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. Maluhia serves as a critical safety net for long-term care in the state. \nJoel Nakamura is a Grants Manager for the Elderly Affairs Division\, the designated Area Agency on Aging for the City & County of Honolulu. He is responsible for managing contracts that use federal and state funds to provide services for elders and their caregivers. He holds a B.A. from the University of Hawaii and was also a caregiver for his grandparents. \nThis workshop is sponsored by Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi\, made possible by the Elderly Affairs Division of the City & County of Honolulu through Federal Older Americans Act funding.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/adult-day-programs-in-hawaii-for-kupuna-and-caregiver-respite/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T123619
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SUMMARY:Safety First: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Behaviors
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThe workshop will cover: \n\n\n\nBenefits of working as a team with healthcare and community resources through all stages of dementia\nBehavioral and Psychological Symptoms of dementia and why safety comes first\nWhat the caregiver can do to help increase safety at home for their person living with dementia\nFall prevention and dementia\, assessing and modifying the environment\nWandering issues: tips for environmental changes\, safety in and out of the home\nDining and Safety: being prepared for possible swallowing difficulties and nutrition/hydration challenges\nAlzheimer’s Association\, Hawaii Chapter statewide resources\, programs and education \n\n\n\nExpert Panel Presenters: \nJessica 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. \nIvy 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.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/safety-first-understanding-and-responding-to-dementia-behaviors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Special Event,Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260211T120000
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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:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T123619
CREATED:20251201T201459Z
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SUMMARY:Dining with Dementia: Techniques to Bring Joy to the Table
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDorothyʻs presentation will cover: \n\nHow dementia affects eating and drinking skills\nStriking a balance between nutrition and personal preference\nHydration challenges\nNoticing changes and making accommodations\nSetting the table for success\nTips for modifying foods for easier eating\nHoliday care partner tips\n\nRegistration 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.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/dining-with-dementia-techniques-to-bring-joy-to-the-table/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T123619
CREATED:20250929T195309Z
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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:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250807T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T123619
CREATED:20250728T192005Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness & Caregiving Part 2: Mindfulness Techniques & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lucas Morgan\, Clinical Psychologist from Hawaiʻi\, will share an introduction to formal and informal mindfulness practices\, techniques to practice at home\, how to bring mindfulness into your daily life\, and how mindfulness can help with some of the emotional challenges of caregiving. \nThe Zoom link will be sent to registrants after ordering on Eventbrite. Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi and Hale Kūʻike sponsor this workshop. These caregiver workshops are made possible by the Elderly Affairs Division of the City & County of Honolulu through Federal Older Americans Act funding.
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/mindfulness-caregiving-part-2-mindfulness-techniques-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20250618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T123619
CREATED:20250612T210650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T211005Z
UID:10001006-1750240800-1750246200@hawaiidementia.org
SUMMARY:How Medications can Affect the Brain and Behaviors: For Older Adults and Persons Living with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Catholic Charities Hawaii (CCH) has launched this series of expert speaker panels focusing on Dementia-Related Behaviors that can be challenging for caregivers and providers of persons living with dementia in the community. This workshop will cover medication management for older adults and persons living with dementia. The expert panel presenters will also discuss safely treating depression\, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia\, pain and incontinence. \nExpert Panel Presenters:  \nAida Wen\, MD is a Professor at the Dept. of Geriatric Medicine\, John A. Burns School of Medicine at University of Hawaii (UH JABSOM) and is board certified in Geriatrics and Palliative Care. She is the Principal Investigator of the HRSA funded Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program which strives to enhance geriatric training for all health professionals\, and to integrate geriatrics into primary care. She is Medical Director of Manoa Cottage Kaimuki\, a nursing facility dedicated to dementia care. Passionate about improving dementia care and nursing home care\, Dr. Wen strives to help patients\, providers and caregivers make the journey through this difficult diagnosis as gracefully as possible. \nDr. Camlyn Masuda is an Associate Specialist with UH at Hilo Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy. She received her Pharm.D. degree from Oregon State University and then completed a residency at Kaiser Permanente Health Plan in Honolulu. She continued practicing as an ambulatory care pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente after her residency and then started working for the college in 2014. She is an ambulatory care pharmacist at the University Family Medicine Clinic in Aiea\, part of the UH JABSOM Family Medicine and Community Health Department\, mainly managing adults with diabetes\, assisting with medication recommendations and helping patients find lower cost\, effective and safe medications. \nThe speakers will cover: \n\n\n\nChanges that occur with aging that affect how medications can impact the brain\nWhat medications increase the risk of worsening cognitive function and behaviors\nCommon over-the-counter medications with cognitive side effects\, and alternatives to use instead\nTreating depression safely: nonpharmacological strategies and safer options\nTreating Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia safely: non-pharmacological strategies and safer options.\nTreating pain safely: what to avoid\, different options\nTreating incontinence safely: options for evaluation and non-pharmacological strategies to minimize risk of cognitive side effects\nQuestions you can ask the healthcare provider about your medications
URL:https://hawaiidementia.org/event/how-medications-can-affect-the-brain-and-behaviors-for-older-adults-and-persons-living-with-dementia/
CATEGORIES:Educational Event
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