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2024 Workshops
Caregiver Respite through Adult Day Programs: Including Caring for those Living with Memory Loss
Presenters: Kathy Wyatt, Stacy Honma, & Joel Nakamura
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Mental Wellness for Dementia Caregivers: Self-Care and Healing from Grief and Stress
Presenter: Mestisa C. Gass, PsyD
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2023 Workshops
Essential Legal Planning Issues for Dementia
Presenter: James H. Pietsch, JD
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Dementias Associated with Parkinsonism: Diagnosis and Management
Presenter: Web Ross, MD
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Recognizing Delirium in Persons with Dementia
Presenter: Aida Wen, MD
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Part 1: Challenging Behaviors: Recognizing Unmet Needs
Presenter:
Dorothy Colby
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Part II: Challenging Dementia Behaviors: Putting Together the Pieces of the Puzzle
Presenter:
Dorothy Colby
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Dining with Dementia:
Bringing Joy to the Table
Presenter:
Dorothy Colby
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Normal vs. Not Normal Aging: Understanding the Difference
Presenter: Dorothy Colby
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GEMS: More Than Just Loss
Dementia Progression Patterns
Presenter: Dorothy Colby
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It's All in Your Approach:
Making Positive Connections
Presenter: Dorothy Colby
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2022 Workshops
What's the Difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia?
Presenter: Dr. Jason Karlawish
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Challenging Dementia Behaviours, Depression & Dementia
Presenter: Dr. Aida Wen
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Identifying and Managing a Dementia Behavior Crisis
Presenter: Dr. Aida Wen
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Hazards of Hospitalization for Persons with Dementia
Presenter: Kamal Masaki, MD
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Activities in Dementia Care: Filling the Day with Meaningful Engagement
Presenter: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer
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Mental Health and Healing for Dementia Caregivers
Presenter: Mestisa C. Gass, PsyD
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Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention Resources
Can a Person with Dementia Live Alone?
Presenter: Michael Splaine
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Challenging Situations In Dementia Care: Putting Together the Pieces of the Puzzle
Presenter: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer
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Archived 2020-2021 Dementia Workshop Videos
Holiday Workshop for Dementia Caregivers
Presenter: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer
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Diagnosing Dementia: Why it Matters, How it's Done and How it Can Help
Presenter: Terry R. Barclay, PhD
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The Benefits of Hospice & Palliative Care for Persons with Advanced Dementia
Presenter: Emma Grote, MD, Medical Director, Navian Hawaii
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Introduction to Geriatrics: Age-Friendly Health systems at the 4 Ms
Presenter: Kamal Masaki, MD
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Recognition and Treatment of Behavioral Symptoms in Older Adults, with a Focus on Depression and Dementia
Presenter: Brett Lu, MD, PhD
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Important Issues Related to Medications and Memory Loss in Older Adults
Presenter: Valisa Saunders, MN, APRN, GNP-BC
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Working Together To Empower and Protect Persons Living with Dementia
PART 1: Using Decision Supports to Engage and Empower Persons Living with Dementia
Presenter: David Godfrey, J.D., American Bar Association, Commission on Law and Aging
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PART 2: Adult Abuse – Risks for Persons Living with Dementia
Presenter: David Godfrey, J.D., American Bar Association, Commission on Law and Aging
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PART 3, SESSION 1: Balancing Autonomy and Self-Determination with Best Interests and Protection for Persons Living with Dementia
Presenter: James H. Pietsch, J.D. – Professor of Law and Director of the University of Hawai’i Elder Law Program (UHELP)
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PART 3, SESSION 2: Balancing Autonomy and Self-Determination with Best Interests and Protection for Persons Living with Dementia
Presenter: James H. Pietsch, J.D. – Professor of Law and Director of the University of Hawai’i Elder Law Program (UHELP)
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PART 4: Engaging in Difficult Conversations, Preventing and Resolving Family Conflict when Caring for a Family Member with Dementia
Presenter: Tracey S. Wiltgen, J.D. – Executive Director of the Mediation Center of the Pacific
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Winter 2020 Zoom Workshop Series: Geriatrician Perspectives on Dementia, Caregiving, and Brain Health
Session 1: Healthy Brain Aging and Dementia
Presenters: Kamal Masak, MD and Aida Wen, MD
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Session 2: Non-Medication Strategies for Dementia Behaviors
Presenters: Kamal Masak, MD and Aida Wen, MD
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Session 3: Principles of Medication Use in Older People
Presenters: Kamal Masak, MD and Aida Wen, MD
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Session 4: The Three D’s: Dementia, Delirium, and Depression: Knowing the Difference
Presenters: Kamal Masak, MD and Aida Wen, MD
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Positive Approach to Dementia Care Workshop Series
Session 1: Normal vs. Not Normal Aging – Understanding the Difference
Presenter: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer
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Session 2: GEMS, More Than Just Loss – Dementia Progression Patterns
Presenter: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer
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Session 3: It’s All in Your Approach – Making Positive Connections
Presenter: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer
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Session 4: Challenging Behaviors: Recognizing Unmet Needs Slides and Handout
Presenter: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer
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Session 5: End of Life Care & Letting Go – Providing Care in the Final Stages of Dementia
Presenter: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer
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Session 6: Dining with Dementia – Techniques to Bring Joy to the Table
Presenter: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer
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Special Added Session: Advance Care Planning and Dementia
Presenters: Dorothy Colby, PAC Trainer and Hope Young, Kokua Mau
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2020 Zoom Educational Series Connecting the Dots: Your Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii
Session 1
Presenters: LJ R. Duenas, Executive Director and Tonya Hammond-Tullis, M.A.C., Program Specialist, Oahu
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Session 2
Presenters: Steve Tam, former Director of Development; Volunteer Sponsorship Chair for Oahu Walk to End Alzheimer's, Former Caregiver
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Session 3
Presenter: Tonya Hammond-Tullis, M.A.C., Program Specialist, Oahu
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Session 4
Presenter: Christine Spencer, Maui County Regional Coordinator
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Session 5
Presenter: LJ R. Duenas, Executive Director and Ian Ross, Public Policy and Advocacy Manager
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