Dementia Friendly Nevada

DEMENTIA TRAINING FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Continuing Education Activity Register today at www.dementiafirstresponsenv.com Learn from specialists in neurocognitive disorders, a panel of first responders, and patients and caregivers about behavioral challenges and cognitive limitations of individuals with dementia, and how to better interact with them and manage difficult situations. This activity has been planned … Read more

Missed Diagnoses Lost Opportunities

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New! Nevada Dementia Road Map: A Guide for Family and Care Partners

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Nevada Dementia Road Map: A Guide for Family and Care Partners The Nevada Dementia Collaborative created the Nevada Dementia Road Map to guide family and care partners on their journey. Download your free copy today! www.nevadaadrc.com/dementia The Nevada Dementia Collaborative helped create this resource with state, local, and … Read more

Alzheimer’s disease rising in Nevada

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Newsletter

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]New Communities Joining the Dementia Friendly America Movement Momentum continues to build as more communities across the country inquire, plan and join Dementia Friendly America (DFA). The DFA team was pleased to join the state of Illinois and Tulsa, Oklahoma at their kick-off events. We will also be supporting Hamilton County, … Read more

A Special Announcement

Dementia Friends USA Trailer from Dementia Friends USA on Vimeo. Dementia Friends Program Aims to Empower, Educate January 17, 2017 – Dementia Friendly America, a national collaborative representing the nation’s leading Alzheimer’s organizations, companies and advocates, announced today the U.S. launch of the Dementia Friends program (www.DementiaFriendsUSA.org), a global initiative that aims to empower and … Read more

Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts Preview Screening

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Join Vegas PBS & Desert Meadows AHEC at our Preview Screening & Panel Discussion of the TPT Documentary – Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts. The event will be held on Thursday, January 19 from 5 pm – 7 pm. Space is limited. Register at https://lnkd.in/gkc7CBW Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts, premiering January 25, 2017, at … Read more

Dementia Friendly America 2016 Year in Review

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Updates An Expanding DFA NetworkDFA Communities across the country continued to implement dementia friendly activities such as sector-based trainings, Memory Cafés, caregiver supports, faith initiatives, awareness campaigns, and cross sector collaborations. For a directory of DFA Network Communities visit the DFA Communities Overview Page. PBS Community Partnership DFA and Dementia Friends USA will be the community partner … Read more

10 Warning Signs

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Mail Stop: 1274
Reno, NV 89557

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(775) 682-9444

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