On Thursday, December 3, 2020, a webinar was held for “Dementia Sensitivity Awareness” to help share best practices and resources on how age-friendly communities can be more sensitive to residents with dementia.
Objectives for this webinar include:
- Improved understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including common symptoms
- Increased awareness of behavioral symptoms associated with dementia
- Methods to communicate effectively with persons with dementia
- Information to local resources available to assist those with dementia, their families, and caregivers
Resources Shared During the Event:
- To request a robotic pet, MP3 player, or Scent Preservation Kit, please use this link
- Memory Disorder Clinics in Florida: http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/alz/clinicmap.pdf
- Elder Helpline: 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337)
- Mini-grants information: https://agefriendlymiami.org/minigrants2020/
- Alliance for Aging – https://allianceforaging.org/ 305-670-4357 Alliance for Aging Helpline programs@allianceforaging.org
