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Dementia Care Aware is a state-wide program in California for primary care providers. Early Detection. Better Care.

It provides the information and tools needed to successfully administer cognitive health assessments and determine the appropriate next steps for the patients.

10/13/2026

For National Family Caregivers Month this November, join Dementia Care Aware and Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams (CAP-CT) for a free two-part training series focused on supporting caregivers and strengthening dementia care.

Together, these courses will explore practical ways health care professionals can better recognize, engage, and support caregivers as essential partners in older adult care. Free CE/CME provided.

Part 1️⃣: Dementia: Making the Diagnosis
November 3, 12-1 PM PST / 3-4 PM EST
Register for part 1 here: https://dementiacareaware.matrixlms.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/2624624/Dementia-%E2%80%8BMaking-the-Diagnosis-Live-Training-11032026

Part 2️⃣: Foundational Skills for Engaging Caregivers in Health Care
‌November 17, 12-1 PM PST / 3-4 PM EST
Register for part 2 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC3cgAbZkh5SS8avA75ZJuXrUq3iGtlRz-WU07S5v2LZWjNg/viewform

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10/09/2026

Ageism harms older people.

Ageism is stereotyping and discriminating against older people because of their age. It leads to discounting their value to society and excluding older people.

harms everyone of all ages. It makes us think less positively about aging overall. You can find more information about how to combat ageism in your community here: https://www.asaging.org/ageism-awareness

For more information about Dementia Care Aware, visit our website www.DementiaCareAware.org

10/08/2026

Looking to strengthen your skills in dementia clinical care?

Get cognitive health news, educational offerings, & events delivered straight to your inbox. 📩 https://www.dementiacareaware.org/mailing-list

09/29/2026

Listen to Dementia Care on Air’s newest podcast episode, “Dementia: Making the Diagnosis.”

Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, and Stacy Han, MD, as they discuss the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for dementia, components of a complete cognitive evaluation, strategies for disclosing a dementia diagnosis, and how to address common challenges in diagnosis.

Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube:
https://www.dementiacareaware.org/education-and-training/podcast/

Podcast listeners are eligible to receive 0.75 AMA, AAPA, ANCC, and AAFP credit.

09/28/2026

Could the choices you make today protect your brain health tomorrow?

Listen to Dementia Care on Air’s newest podcast episode, “Evidence-Based Interventions to Improve Brain Health.”

Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, and Riley Bove, MD, MSc, from UCSF Division of Geriatrics as they discuss modifiable dementia risk factors, life-stage influences on brain health, and emerging approaches to screening and prevention.

Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube: https://www.dementiacareaware.org/education-and-training/podcast/

Podcast listeners are eligible to receive 0.5 AMA, AAPA, ANCC, and AAFP credit.

09/21/2026

September 21 is World Alzheimer's day!

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, joined FOX59 News Indianapolis to help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the behavioral changes that can sometimes be easy to overlook.

Dr. Chodos shared important insights on what to look for and why recognizing changes early can help individuals and families find the support they need.

Watch the full segment here: https://fox59.com/morning-news/september-marks-world-alzheimers-month/

September marks World Alzheimer’s Month. It’s a time to understand and raise awareness about the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Anna Chodos, a geriatrician and dem…

09/21/2026

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day.

As of 2026, 1 in 9 people (11%) aged 65 and older in the U.S., has dementia from Alzheimer’s dementia.

Unfortunately, we know that many people go undiagnosed or are diagnosed in the later stages.

We also know that detection leads to better care, planning, and support. Dementia Care Aware helps healthcare providers identify cognitive decline sooner and connect patients and families with the resources they need.

Learn more and join us in raising awareness. www.DementiaCareAware.org

09/17/2026

Join Dementia Care Aware on Wednesday, October 14, from 9 - 10 AM PDT / 12 - 1 PM EDT via Zoom for a FREE virtual training session on the cognitive health assessment presented by Dr. Josette Rivera. Free CE/CME (AMA, ANCC, AAPA, and ASWB)!

Register here: https://dementiacareaware.matrixlms.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/2458075/CHA-The-Basics-Live-Training-10142026

The training covers the following subjects:

- An overview of dementia

- Conducting a cognitive health assessment

- A review of screening tools

- Team-based implementation strategies

09/17/2026

Want to learn how to recognize the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease, identify approaches for detecting it in its earliest stages, and communicate an early diagnosis to patients and their caregivers?

Access the recording and slides from our most recent webinar on this topic on our website: https://www.dementiacareaware.org/the-first-signs-of-alzheimers-and-what-you-should-do-about-them/

The webinar features a presentation by Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware, and Jessica de Leon, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology at the UCSF Edward and Pearl Fein Memory and Aging Center.

09/16/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating four years of the Dementia Care Aware webinar series!

37 webinars
47 speakers
3,329 attendees

Over the past four years, we've covered a wide range of topics, including dementia care, effective communication strategies for providers, caregiver well-being, and much more.

Missed a session or want to revisit a favorite? Watch all our past webinars here: https://www.dementiacareaware.org/education/live-webinars/

Or have a topic you'd like us to cover in a future webinar? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].

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