Dementia Care Aware

Dementia Care Aware Dementia Care Aware is a state-wide program in California for primary care providers. Early Detection. Better Care.

It provides the information and tools needed to successfully administer cognitive health assessments and determine the appropriate next steps for the patients.

Want to learn about creating a brain health plan with your patients? Dementia Care Aware offers tools and guidance to he...
07/24/2025

Want to learn about creating a brain health plan with your patients? Dementia Care Aware offers tools and guidance to help you get started!



A brain health plan can prevent or slow of cognitive decline and loss of function.


✅ Stay physically and socially active
✅ Address hearing and vision impairment
✅ Stop medications that may be affecting cognition or increase risk of dementia

✅ Manage chronic conditions that can affect the brain like high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure



These steps support overall wellness and are essential to quality dementia care alongside regular cognitive and functional check-ups.



Visit our website to learn more: https://www.dementiacareaware.org/brain-health-plan/

🧠 World Brain Day is July 22, 2025! This year’s theme is “Brain Health for All Ages” a reminder that it’s never too earl...
07/22/2025

🧠 World Brain Day is July 22, 2025! This year’s theme is “Brain Health for All Ages” a reminder that it’s never too early to take care of your brain. Let’s spread the word and learn more about how to protect our brain health.

For resources, visit www.DementiaCareAware.org

Tune in for a conversation with Alzheimer’s Speaks on “From Awareness to Action: Changing Dementia Care Through Early De...
07/17/2025

Tune in for a conversation with Alzheimer’s Speaks on “From Awareness to Action: Changing Dementia Care Through Early Detection and Brain Health Plans”

Dr. Anna Chodos, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware, was a guest and discussed key topics in dementia care, including why early discussion of cognitive health with doctors is important, how families can communicate and share resources, and what are key ways to reduce dementia risk.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-awareness-to-action-changing-dementia-care-through/id986940432?i=1000715237668

🩺 Primary Care Teams: Join us on August 13, from 12-1 PM PT, via Zoom for the Dementia Care Aware virtual training sessi...
07/16/2025

🩺 Primary Care Teams: Join us on August 13, from 12-1 PM PT, via Zoom for the Dementia Care Aware virtual training session on cognitive health assessment. Free CE/CME!

Register here:
https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0EEkLR4RR_2Olv_OfuSl1w

The training covers the following subjects:
- An Overview of Dementia
- A Review of Screening Tools in the Cognitive Health Assessment
- Conducting a Cognitive Health Assessment
- Team-based Implementation Strategies

Primary care providers have a key role in early dementia detection and brain health care. Dementia Care Aware offers ...
07/07/2025

Primary care providers have a key role in early dementia detection and brain health care.



Dementia Care Aware offers FREE dementia care curriculum, 8 online self-paced courses all offering CE/CME credit.



Enroll on our website, www.DementiaCareAware.org, to learn how to use the CHA screening tool, advanced care planning, and more.



Please join Dementia Care Aware at our next Zoom webinar, “Tried and True” and the New – Insights into Behavior Manageme...
07/01/2025

Please join Dementia Care Aware at our next Zoom webinar, “Tried and True” and the New – Insights into Behavior Management in Dementia on Thursday, July 24, from 12 to 1 p.m. PT. Register here: https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QRGyV3zFQPiqe4Bm1o6YaQ

In this webinar, Dr. Sandeep Pagali will discuss different methods and tools to identify and quantify Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Learners will review evidence for non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches to managing BPSD effectively. By the end of the session, learners will be able to identify key care transitions that support optimal BPSD management across various care settings.

Participants of the live webinar are eligible to receive 1 CE/CME credit, including AMA, ANCC, AAPA, and ASWB credit.

You may also sign up to take the cognitive health assessment training (1.5 CE and CME credit) at www.dementiacareaware.org.

Brain health is whole person health. Making a plan with patients to improve their brain health starts with small steps:...
06/26/2025

Brain health is whole person health.



Making a plan with patients to improve their brain health starts with small steps:



✔️ Hearing and vision

✔️ Review medications

✔️ Encourage social and physical activity

✔️ Discuss LDL, BP, and diabetes



Take our live training to learn how you can incorporate dementia care into your practice. www.DementiaCareAware.org



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🩺 P*Ps! Need quick access to dementia care tools? Dementia Care Aware has a resource library just for you. You'll find ...
06/18/2025

🩺 P*Ps!

Need quick access to dementia care tools? Dementia Care Aware has a resource library just for you. You'll find helpful resources and information to support dementia screening, assessment, care planning, and brain health.

Check out https://www.dementiacareaware.org/resources/

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Did you know there are benefits to detecting dementia early? Early detect...
06/06/2025

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Did you know there are benefits to detecting dementia early?



Early detection helps slow progression, reduces health care costs, improves quality of life, and reduces disparities.



Take advantage of our free resources and enroll in the cognitive health assessment (CHA) training on our website, www.DementiaCareAware.org, to learn how to use CHA screening tool.

06/06/2025

Clara Park, MPA presented a poster at the 2025 CAGI Conference at UC Irvine, highlighting tools like Dementia Care Aware, Caregivers As Partners, and Clarity to support Age-Friendly Health Systems. She collaborated with UCI faculty and staff.

06/05/2025

🧠 June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Awareness Month.

In California and across the country, Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect millions — especially older adults. With California’s aging population, raising awareness is more important than ever. Early detection, community support, and access to resources can make a meaningful difference for those living with dementia and the people who care for them.

🔗 https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figures

Primary Care Teams: Join us on July 15, from 12-1 PM PT, via Zoom for the Dementia Care Aware virtual training session o...
06/04/2025

Primary Care Teams: Join us on July 15, from 12-1 PM PT, via Zoom for the Dementia Care Aware virtual training session on cognitive health assessment. FREE CE/CME!



Register here:

https://ucsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7qxc4OHQR_mX2GpHSlBOgw



The training covers the following subjects:

- An Overview of Dementia

- A Review of Screening Tools in the Cognitive Health Assessment

- Conducting a Cognitive Health Assessment

- Team-based Implementation Strategies

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