Can Do! Reframing Dementia Support and Education to Focus on Strengths and Resilience
Living well with dementia is deeply influenced by the mindsets of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learning to Live with Dementia is a new support and education program model that combines a structured series of brief lessons with facilitated group sessions designed for people living with dementia and for caregivers to reflect on and share their experiences.
This innovative approach promotes a shift in perspective—focusing on what people can do to live well with dementia and providing practical strategies to support that goal. In this webinar, participants will learn about this strengths-based support and education program, hear inspirational stories, and gain new perspectives designed to reframe both the dementia journey and the caregiving experience.
Participants will also be introduced to the Learning to Live with Dementia Facilitator Toolkit, a resource developed to strengthen facilitator skills, confidence, and capacity to deliver structured, group-based education and engagement.
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
Kupuna Safety with Honolulu Police Department
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.
Living with Alzheimer’s: Support & Hope After a Diagnosis
A new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, another dementia, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can bring a lot of questions, and can feel overwhelming. Please know you do not have to navigate the journey alone. The Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii is hosting an in-person 3-part series for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias, or MCI in February 2026. You’ll have a chance to talk story with others, learn what to expect, how to build a care team, and plan your next steps with more confidence and hope.
Participants will learn about the progression of the disease, effective communication strategies, and tools to navigate daily challenges while fostering a sense of connection and hope. This course provides guidance, resources, and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
The 2026 Living with Alzheimer’s Series is comprised of the following programs:
Early Stage: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Mid Stage: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Late Stage: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
*This program is intended for persons living with dementia. Their care partner is welcome however caregiver participation is limited to supporting the care recipient (person living with dementia).*
Registration is required. Seats are limited to 12 people.
Transform end-of-life care with deep listening
Discover evidence-based counseling techniques that help social workers, chaplains, and care teams manage trauma, de-escalate crisis moments, and bring calm to high-stress hospice and palliative settings. Join Gary Gardia for a powerful 90-minute webinar merging mindfulness, compassion, and clinical skills to strengthen patient and family support.
AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
- Define counseling in end-of-life care
- Explain mindfulness and deep listening frameworks
- Identify two mindfulness techniques for de-escalation
- Recognize two high-risk situations requiring both interventions
- Describe two scenarios applying these techniques to traumatic stress
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