NADRC Webinar: Strategies to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers
The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) will host a webinar April 23 on, "Strategies to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers."
The webinar will discuss the unique impact of dementia on social isolation and loneliness, tools for measuring these experiences, and common types of programs for addressing social isolation and loneliness among people living with dementia and their caregivers.
In addition, Oakwood Creative Care will present how they use Memory Cafés to address the needs of people living with dementia and their caregivers. Information will be shared on creating a successful Memory Café in your community and on effects of participation for both people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Speakers include:
- Melissa Hunter, MSW - Research Public Health Analysts, RTI International
- Terri O'Herron, CDP - Dementia Hub Director, Oakwood Creative Care