Webinars October 18: Changing the course of dementia, a growing public health crisis

Mission possible: Changing the course of dementia, a growing public health crisis

What once was considered primarily a medical and aging issue is now also a rising public health concern. Each year, Alzheimer’s and other dementias increasingly impact older Americans, their families, and communities and escalate government expenditures. More than ever, public health has a critical role to play in changing the course of dementia.

Register below for an upcoming webinar with real-world examples of public health approaches to Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Two opportunities are offered on October 18, with each tailored for a specific audience. Local public health strategies will be featured in the first webinar, and the second webinar will provide examples from state public health departments.

Local Public Health Leaders and County Elected Officials

Changing the course of dementia, a growing public health crisis
Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 1:30-2:30 pm EDT
Register for local public health webinar
Hosted by: Alzheimer's Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Association of Counties, and National Association of County and City Health Officials

State Public Health Leaders

Changing the course of dementia, a growing public health crisis
Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 3:00-4:00 pm EDT
Register for state public health webinar
Hosted by: Alzheimer's Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, and National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

Both webinars will discuss how advances in scientific understanding now support a life-course approach to Alzheimer’s. Participants will learn about the Healthy Brain Initiative’s (HBI) newState and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia, The 2018-2023 Road Map, a quick-start guide for public health leaders on changing the course of dementia. The webinar will also provide:

• The case for public health action.
• Ripe-for-action Road Map strategies.
• Ready-to-use resources to promote brain health, expand early detection and diagnosis, improve safety and quality of care for people living with dementia, and attend to caregivers’ health and well-being.

About the co-hosts:

The Alzheimer’s Association aims to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging Program serve as the focal point of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) efforts to promote the health and quality of life of older Americans.

The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) seeks to support, equip, and advocate for state and territorial health officials in their work of advancing the public’s health and well-being.

  The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) works to improve the health of the public by strengthening state-based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control in states and at the national level.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) aims to unite county governments across the United States to achieve healthy, vibrant, and safe counties.

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is committed to improving the health of communities by strengthening and advocating for local health departments.