Specialized Aging Support: Providing Care for Those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at High-Risk and Living with Dementia

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Eastern time

Host: National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC)

Description:
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face lifelong battles of inclusion and access to services. Throughout the aging process, even more significant needs for support present as they experience Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias (ADRD) at a staggering rate. As individuals with Down syndrome and other IDD diagnoses face everyday challenges associated with ADRD, they also face struggles of providers and caregivers unsure of next steps. The Specialized Aging Support program launched the next phase of services, developing an interactive day center for those living with and at high-risk of dementia, caregiver support and education, and trainings focused on IDD and dementia. We aim to establish a more dementia-capable workforce that is equipped for this next phase of life in individuals with IDD.

Webinar Registration:
Additional information about this webinar and the registration form can be found here: 12-09-2024 NADRC Webinar-Specialized-Aging-Support-IDD-and-Dementia

Please note:

• National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) webinars are free of charge and open to the public.
• NADRC webinars are recorded and will be available for viewing at nadrc.acl.gov
• Pre-registration is required to attend the live webinars.
• Closed captioning is available during the live event and is included in the recording for all NADRC webinars.

If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org

Speaker bios can be found at the bottom of the registration page.

Participants in this webinar will:
1. Participants will be able to describe the characteristics and challenges associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and how these intersect with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
2. Participants will explore strategies to design and implement inclusive and supportive programs that cater to the unique needs of individuals with IDD and ADRD.