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October 23rd, 2025 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Educating Social Workers in Palliative and End of Life Care (P.E.A.C.E. Munch & Learn Series)

You are welcomed and invited to attend the PEACE 2025 virtual Munch and Learn Series on October 23^rd at 12:00- 1:00 PM HST with an interactive case-based presentation on Educating Social Workers in Palliative and End of Life Care by Shirley Otis-Green, LCSW.

The PEACE (Program, Promoting Engagement, Aloha, & Compassion in the Everyday Care of People Facing Serious Illness) is a continuing training series for social workers, and others, who are interested in developing their knowledge, understanding and skills working with individuals and families who are experiencing serious illness. This includes a focus on the unique contributions that professional social workers provide on the interdisciplinary team.

This training is provided by Hui Pohala, Social Work Special Interest Group and co-sponsored by Hawaii Pacific Health. This training is at no cost to participants.

Host: Hui Pohala

Location:

Zoom

For further information please contact PEACE@huipohala.org.

Email: info@huipohala.org

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October 21st, 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

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.

Host: Alzheimer's Association Hawaiʻi Chapter

Location:

Zoom

Please contact Gina at geplummer@alz.org

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Online

October 20th, 2025 from 6:00 am - 7:15 am

Interactive Dementia Care Skills Training – Growing Older with Lifelong Intellectual Disabilities: When Dementia is Suspected or Diagnosed

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

Host: National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices

Location:

Zoom

rigec@etal.uri.edu

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Online

October 16th, 2025 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Care Home ECHO Mentation (Mind) Series

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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