Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes presents basic information about dementia including normal vs not normal aging signs, types of dementia, risk factors, nutrition tips, and dementia care strategies.
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Learning about brain health, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and the caregiving journey can feel overwhelming. Sometimes, hearing a story, seeing an approach in action, or listening to an expert explain a concept brings clarity and comfort in a way that printed words alone simply can’t.
That’s why we’re gathering impactful dementia‑related videos from across Hawai‘i and around the world—bringing them together in one easy‑to‑explore space. This collection includes local perspectives, cultural insights, global research, caregiving wisdom, and practical tools for everyday life. We do not own these videos—they are shared here to help our community find helpful educational resources.
Dementia Basics – Part I
- Type: Webinar, Workshop / Training
- Topics: Caregiving, Cognitive Aging, Dementia Care
- Audiences: Caregivers, Professionals, Public
- Speakers: Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes
- Host: Hawai‘i Alzheimer’s Disease and Supportive Services Program
- Length: 57:37
Dementia Basics – Part II: Normal Aging & Dementia: Telling the Difference and Taking Action
This video presents the difference between normal aging vs. dementia and actions you can take to help screen individuals who may have cognitive issues.
- Type: Webinar, Workshop / Training
- Topics: Caregiving, Cognitive Aging, Dementia Care
- Audiences: Caregivers, Professionals, Public
- Speakers: Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes
- Host: Hawai‘i Alzheimer’s Disease and Supportive Services Program
- Length: 55:17
Dementia Basics – Part III: Strategies to Support Families Living with Dementia in the Community
This video presents strategies for families caring for their loved one living with dementia.
- Type: Webinar, Workshop / Training
- Topics: Caregiving, Cognitive Aging, Dementia Care
- Audiences: Caregivers, Professionals, Public
- Speakers: Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes
- Host: Hawai‘i Alzheimer’s Disease and Supportive Services Program
- Length: 57:20
Dementia Capability Training for Community Health Workers – Part I
Understanding the basics of dementia and how to administer two cognitive screening tools (AD8 and Mini-Cog) for Community Health Workers (CHW). The training video with closed captioning is linked here.
- Type: Webinar, Workshop / Training
- Topics: Cognitive Aging, Dementia Care
- Audiences: Professionals
- Speakers: Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes
- Host: Hawai‘i Alzheimer’s Disease and Supportive Services Program
- Length: 29:19
Dementia Capability Training for Community Health Workers – Part II
Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes discusses the important role community health workers (CHW) play in providing caregiver education including information on brain health, nutrition, communication and community resources. The training video with closed captioning is linked here.
- Type: Webinar, Workshop / Training
- Topics: Caregiving, Cognitive Aging, Dementia Care
- Audiences: Professionals
- Speakers: Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes
- Host: Hawai‘i Alzheimer’s Disease and Supportive Services Program
- Length: 25:49
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