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Bridging Healthcare and Social Services for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers

As the number of people living with dementia (PLWD) continues to increase, addressing their needs—and those of their caregivers—has become more important. Coordination of comprehensive care and support services across community-based organizations and healthcare systems is necessary to achieve better health outcomes which allow for both people living with dementia and their caregivers to remain in their homes and communities.

In this webinar, panelists will discuss how their organizations integrate healthcare and social services to better support people living with dementia and their caregivers. They will highlight successful program elements, share challenges faced in implementation and expansion, and offer recommendations for healthcare systems and community-based organizations working to bridge gaps between medical health care and social services.

This webinar is hosted by the National Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center.

Connecting Health Care, Public Health, and Community for Dementia Detection and Care Copy

This inaugural forum, hosted by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), will bring together researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, and community-based organizations to explore innovative, real-world strategies for improving brain health and dementia care.

Designed as an interactive, application-focused experience, the forum will highlight exemplar initiatives and practical solutions aligned with the KAER (Kickstart, Assess, Evaluate, Refer) framework, which supports early detection of cognitive impairment and effective care coordination across clinical and community settings.  

June 16, 2026 at 12-2 pm ET (6-8am HST) and June 17, 12-2 pm ET (6-8am HST)

Key highlights include:

  • Building practical skills to enhance early detection, diagnosis, and connection to dementia care
  • Showcasing scalable, real-world strategies from clinical and community environments
  • Encouraging cross-sector collaboration across health care, public health, and community organizations
  • Focusing on implementation, what’s working now, and how approaches can be adapted locally

Moderated by Drs. Soo Borson and Joshua Chodosh, the forum will feature a mix of faculty presentations, case studies, and peer-driven discussions, with a strong emphasis on actionable insights and shared learning. 

This event may be especially valuable for applicants seeking to strengthen their approaches to brain health, dementia detection, and cross-sector collaboration within their proposals.

Registration is discounted for GSA regular members and complimentary for GSA student members. Registration for Non-Members: $69.00

Connecting Health Care, Public Health, and Community for Dementia Detection and Care

This inaugural forum, hosted by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), will bring together researchers, clinicians, public health professionals, and community-based organizations to explore innovative, real-world strategies for improving brain health and dementia care.

Designed as an interactive, application-focused experience, the forum will highlight exemplar initiatives and practical solutions aligned with the KAER (Kickstart, Assess, Evaluate, Refer) framework, which supports early detection of cognitive impairment and effective care coordination across clinical and community settings.  

June 16, 2026 at 12-2 pm ET (6-8am HST) and June 17, 12-2 pm ET (6-8am HST)

Key highlights include:

  • Building practical skills to enhance early detection, diagnosis, and connection to dementia care
  • Showcasing scalable, real-world strategies from clinical and community environments
  • Encouraging cross-sector collaboration across health care, public health, and community organizations
  • Focusing on implementation, what’s working now, and how approaches can be adapted locally

Moderated by Drs. Soo Borson and Joshua Chodosh, the forum will feature a mix of faculty presentations, case studies, and peer-driven discussions, with a strong emphasis on actionable insights and shared learning. 

This event may be especially valuable for applicants seeking to strengthen their approaches to brain health, dementia detection, and cross-sector collaboration within their proposals.

Registration is discounted for GSA regular members and complimentary for GSA student members. Registration for Non-Members: $69.00

Brain Health Made Simple: Live Q&A for You and Your Family

When should you be concerned about memory changes? And what steps can you take today to protect your brain health or support a loved one?

Join UsAgainstAlzheimer’s for a live, interactive LinkedIn event during Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Awareness Month. This session brings together experts in brain health, care navigation, and community engagement to answer your most pressing questions in real time.

This isn’t a lecture—it’s a conversation. You’ll hear practical, easy-to-understand guidance on:
• What to know about brain health and aging
• How to navigate care and next steps after concern arises
• How culture, trust, and community shape access to support
• Where to turn for help—and what resources are available right now

We’ll also introduce the Brain Health Journey tool, a simple resource to help you take your next step after the session. Come with questions. Leave with clarity.

The Brain Health Recipe: Ingredients for Healthy Aging

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 .

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