NADRC Webinar: Dementia Workforce Development - Two Models to Prepare for the Future
The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) is holding a webinar June 16, “Dementia Workforce Development: Two Models to Prepare for the Future.”
This webinar will focus on two models designed to address critical issues in the dementia workforce using case studies from two programs:
- The CATCH-ON program at Rush University Medical Center which is addressing workforce needs in unique ways through its Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. Dr. Erin Emery-Tiburcio, Associate Professor in Geriatric & Rehabilitation Psychology at Rush University Medical Center, will talk about various aspects of CATCH-ON, including the development of Dementia Friendly Communities in Illinois and resources for building your local dementia workforce.
- A second dementia workforce program example will be provided by Ms. Katelyn Marschall, Dementia Care Systems Specialist at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Ms. Marschall will provide an overview of the Wisconsin Dementia Care Specialist Program and talk about how the program impacts people with dementia and their families. Practical resources for dementia professionals developed for use in community-based settings will also be provided.
The webinar is part of the NADRC web seminar series, sponsored by the Administration for Community Living. It is being hosted by the American Society on Aging (ASA).
For more information and to register, click here.
