Dementia Care Aware

01/08/2026

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, guest expert on Being Patient Alzheimer's discussed key questions patients and families can ask their doctors when noticing changes in memory, thinking, or daily function so they can get the workup and care they need. She was joined by Dr. Barry Jacobs who also answered questions on how to have conversations with family members you may be concerned about.

This was an amazing opportunity to share information from Dementia Care Aware with caregivers via the very popular Being Patient podcast.

Dr. Anna Chodos explains how patients, families, and primary care teams can recognize early cognitive changes.

01/07/2026

Join us on Monday, January 26, from 9–10 AM PT on Zoom for the Dementia Care Aware virtual training session on cognitive health assessment presented by Dr. Stacy Han. Free CE/CME (AMA, ANCC, AAPA, and ASWB ).



Register here:

https://dementiacareaware.matrixlms.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/2254755/CHA-The-Basics-Live-Training-01262026



The training covers the following subjects:

- An overview of dementia

- Conducting a cognitive health assessment

- A review of screening tools

- Team-based implementation strategies

01/07/2026

Click below to watch “Falls Preventions Medical Review for Falls.” Falls are a major risk for older adults, especially those with dementia. This video highlights 5 medication categories that can contribute to fall risk.

Falls are a major risk for older adults, especially those with dementia. This video highlights 5 medication categories that can contribute to fall risk.

01/02/2026

Click below to watch video number thirteen in the GERI Videos: Brain Health Topics titled, “Medication Review for Cognition (Anticholinergic Burden).” This video explains the importance of reviewing medications and of careful medication management to optimize brain health.

12/30/2025

We continue discussing behaviors in dementia in our twelfth GERI Videos: Brain Health Topics video, titled “Behaviors in Dementia Part 2.” In this continuation, we explore ways to manage dementia-related behaviors. This video discusses how to start with the safest, nonpharmacological interventions to manage behaviors in dementia. Click below to watch!

In this continuation, we explore ways to manage dementia-related behaviors. This video discusses how to start with the safest, nonpharmacological interventio...

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from Dementia Care Aware!

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12/22/2025

Check out the eleventh GERI Brain Health Topics video, titled “Behaviors in Dementia Part 1”! Changes in behavior are common for people with dementia. This video introduces common behavioral symptoms that may appear in dementia, as understanding these behaviors is the first step towards managing them effectively. Click below to watch!

Changes in behavior are common for people with dementia. This video introduces common behavioral symptoms that may appear in dementia, as understanding these...

12/18/2025

Dr. Anna Chodos explains how patients, families, and primary care teams can recognize early cognitive changes.

12/16/2025

Join us on Monday, January 26, from 9:00–10:00 AM PT on Zoom for the Dementia Care Aware virtual training session on cognitive health assessment, presented by Dr. Stacy Han. Free CE/CME (AMA, ANCC, AAPA, and ASWB).


Register here:
https://dementiacareaware.matrixlms.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/2254755/CHA-The-Basics-Live-Training-01262026

The training covers the following subjects:

-An overview of dementia
-Conducting a cognitive health assessment
-A review of screening tools
-Team-based implementation strategies

12/10/2025

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, guest expert on Being Patient discussed key questions patients and families can ask their doctors when noticing changes in memory, thinking, or daily function so they can get the workup and care they need. She was joined by Dr. Barry Jacobs who also answered questions on how to have conversations with family members you may be concerned about.

This was an amazing opportunity to share information from Dementia Care Aware with caregivers via the very popular Being Patient podcast.

12/10/2025

Join Dementia Care Aware and the Alzheimer's Association® on either January 26 or February 26 from 9:00–10:00 AM PT via Zoom for a virtual training session on cognitive health assessment. Free CE/CME (AMA, ANCC, AAPA, and ASWB)!

Register here: https://www.dementiacareaware.org/education-and-training/live-cognitive-health-assessment-training/

The training covers the following subjects:

- An overview of dementia
- Conducting a cognitive health assessment
- A review of screening tools
- Team-based implementation strategies

12/09/2025

The tenth GERI Videos: Brain Health Topics video titled, “How to Acknowledge and Work with Caregivers” is here! Caregivers are essential partners in dementia care. This video highlights ways to recognize their role, support their well-being, and work together effectively. Click below to watch!

Caregivers are essential partners in dementia care. This video highlights ways to recognize their role, support their well-being, and work together effectively.