Modules

ONEgeneration and the NTG (National Task Group) Description: This introductory course discusses healthy aging, what is and what is not Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia as well as the impact of social determinants of health in those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This webinar will: Duration: 1 ½ hours

Description: Typical screening and evaluation tools for dementia, that are used with the general population involve memory tests that may not be feasible for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This training will provide an overview of the risk of dementia in aging adults with IDD and established guidelines for diagnosing dementia in this

Description:  Many children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and those with Down syndrome do not have access to specialty clinics that have expertise in treating those with IDD, resulting in bias and substandard care. This webinar will teach you: Duration: 1 ½ hours

Description: There can be many reasons for a cognitive decline in typical adults, as well as those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). However, for adults with IDD, it is not uncommon for healthcare professionals to quickly identify these behaviors as a result of dementia, failing to investigate underlying health issues resulting in misdiagnosed or

Description: It is crucial to adapt practices at the point of service delivery to support adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to age in place. Developing person-centered plans and discussing future needs is imperative to facilitating a life where the individual’s wishes are adhered to so that they can age with dignity and respect.

Description: This webinar will discuss current research focused on adults with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, the reasons behind the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease in adults with Down syndrome. A longitudinal study will be shared that provides recent findings that has been tracking early cognitive declines and neurodegeneration in a sample of over 120

Description: The term “family caregiver” means an adult family member, or another individual, who is an informal provider of in-home and community care to an older individual or to an individual of any age, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction. Through the

Description: Uncovering myths of aging and discovering health care disparities in older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Aging determined by age-related changes is experienced by everyone, while usual aging determined by age-associated changes are not experienced by everyone. Understanding descriptors of aging based on adults with IDD is a vital tool in a

Description: All behaviors have meaning. Unfortunately, “behaviors” in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are often interpreted as inconvenient and irritating to others, with their meaning missed. Behaviors can often be a sign of illness, pain, fear, discomfort, and/or loss in skills. It is important for Direct Support Professionals to understand that managing and

Description: This training focuses on advocacy for services and supports for people with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and their families who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementias. This webinar will: Duration: 1 ½ hours