Join us November 10, 2011, Noon Eastern for a live, one hour interactive webinar featuring Drs. Gianluca De Leo and E. Ayn Welleford. Review details >>> Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Research Award Fund, 2012-2013
The Virginia Center on Aging (VCoA) administers the Alzheimer´s and Related Diseases Research Award Fund, which provides seed money to researchers in Virginia to stimulate innovative research into biomedical and psychosocial aspects of dementia, including cell biology, caregiving, and animal modeling.
For more information and to view the 2012-2013 Call for Proposals, visit VCoA’s “Alzheimer’s Funding” page. Applications are due April 2nd.
2012 Legislative Platform
The Commission approved a legislative platform on December 13th. Please click here to download.
Press Release for Dementia State Plan
A new report from the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission calls on the Commonwealth to improve coordination of state services to help serve the growing numbers of those with dementia in Virginia. Read the commission’s report, “Dementia State Plan: Virginia’s Response to the Needs of Individuals with Dementia and their Caregivers.”
More information is available in this press release.
To help inform family members, caregivers, health care workers and others about the new report, the commission will host a webinar on Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Learn more by clicking on “Webinars.”
Environment & Communication Assessment Toolkit for Dementia Care
Join the live webinar scheduled for December 7, 2011, Noon Eastern, featuring Jennifer Brush. The slide presentation will be followed by Q&A moderated by Dr. E. Ayn Welleford. The webinar, as always, is free for all – review the research’s background, the panelists’ bios and registration here.
THE TRIAD IN DEMENTIA CARE: METHODS FOR STRENGTHENING THE PARTNERSHIP
Join the live webinar scheduled for December 2, 2011, Noon Eastern, featuring Dr. Christy Jensen. The slide presentation will be followed by Q&A moderated by Dr. E. Ayn Welleford. The webinar, as always, is free for all – review the research’s background, the panelists’ bios and registration here.
Virginia’s DCJS Alzheimer’s training program featured in FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Robert Schaefer, M.P.A., and Julie McNIFF, M.S.Ed.
Agencies need to understand how to respond to the unique challenges presented by persons with Alzheimer’s disease.
Featured in the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, October 2011.
LIVE WEBINAR: Telephone Support Program for Caregivers: A Pilot Project
Join us November 15, 2011, Noon Eastern for a live, one hour interactive webinar featuring Sonya Barsness, Tracey Gendron, Lynne Seward, CTRS, and E. Ayn Welleford, PhD.
VA Dementia State Plan – Your Comments are Requested!
Following the state-wide series of public listening sessions and from dementia researchers, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission has drafted the Dementia State Plan: Virginia’s Response to the Needs of Individuals with Dementia and their Caregivers.
Please access the plan’s discussion page to review the document and leave us your feedback!
Thank you!
Building the Greater Richmond Age Wave Plan: A Regional Roundtable
Today people are living longer lives. What will it be like in 20 years when 1 out of 4 of us is 65 or older? Come to the regional Roundtable and help shape our plan to become an age wave ready community.
When:
Tuesday, September 20th
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Speakers:
Joan M. Twiss, Founding Executive Director of the Center for Civic Partnerships
Thelma Bland Watson, Executive Director of Senior Connections
James A Rothrock, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
Sherrie Brach, CEO of United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
R. David Ross, Executive Director of the Older Dominion Partnership
Joel Mier, Vice President, Customer Strategy and Marketing, Genworth
Discussion:
- Replicable Models for Age Wave Ready Communities
- Work Group Sessions to Build Regional Age Wave Plan
- Greater Richmond Age Wave Efforts & Updates
- Opportunities to Share, Plan & Engage in Regional Work
Where:
The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen
2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
http://www.artsglenallen.com