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SUMMARY:Virtual Dementia Tour — Petersburg
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a statewide Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) Certified Facilitator Training\, hosted by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). \nWhat is the Virtual Dementia Tour®?\nVDT is an evidence-based\, immersive experience designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of what it feels like to live with dementia. This training equips participants to facilitate the VDT in their own communities—improving empathy\, care\, and support for individuals living with dementia. \nTraining Highlights:\n\nFull-day\, interactive certification training (approximately 7–8 hours)\nHands-on experience with the VDT methodology\nBecome a Certified VDT Facilitator\nAll training materials and first-year membership provided at no cost by VDH\nOngoing support and resources from Second Wind Dreams®\n\nAfter Year One:\nAnnual facilitator membership renewal is the responsibility of the participant or agency (approximately $400/year) \nLearn More:\nFor questions or more information\, email Rachel Coney-Bowles at Rachel.Coney@vdh.virginia.gov. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/virtual-dementia-tour-petersburg/
LOCATION:Virginia Community Resource Center\,  Virginia State University (Trojan Classroom)\, 22 W. Washington St.\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23803\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Coney":MAILTO:Rachel.Coney@vdh.virginia.gov
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SUMMARY:Virtual Dementia Tour — Newport News
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a statewide Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT) Certified Facilitator Training\, hosted by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). \nWhat is the Virtual Dementia Tour®?\nVDT is an evidence-based\, immersive experience designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of what it feels like to live with dementia. This training equips participants to facilitate the VDT in their own communities—improving empathy\, care\, and support for individuals living with dementia. \nTraining Highlights:\n\nFull-day\, interactive certification training (approximately 7–8 hours)\nHands-on experience with the VDT methodology\nBecome a Certified VDT Facilitator\nAll training materials and first-year membership provided at no cost by VDH\nOngoing support and resources from Second Wind Dreams®\n\nAfter Year One:\nAnnual facilitator membership renewal is the responsibility of the participant or agency (approximately $400/year) \nLearn More:\nFor questions or more information\, email Rachel Coney-Bowles at Rachel.Coney@vdh.virginia.gov. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/virtual-dementia-tour-newport-news/
LOCATION:Riverside College of Health Careers\, 316 Main Street\, Newport News\, VA\, 23601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Coney":MAILTO:Rachel.Coney@vdh.virginia.gov
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SUMMARY:"Saving Claire" Virtual Screening
DESCRIPTION:“Saving Claire” is an inspiring documentary that sheds light on the importance of fall risk reduction\, featuring real-life stories and practical strategies to promote healthy aging. Through Claire’s journey\, viewers will discover ways to maintain safety\, independence\, and brain health. \nWhy Attend?\n\nGain valuable fall risk reduction strategies\nEngage in meaningful discussions with field experts\nLearn tips on how to enhance brain health\n\nPresented by Healthy Brain Virginia in partnership with VCU Health – Fall Prevention. Registration required. \n*You MUST be located in any of these cities or counties to access the documentary: Accomack\, Chesapeake\, Currituck (NC)\, Gates (NC)\, Gloucester\, Hampton\, Isle of Wight\, James City\, Matthews\, Newport News\, Norfolk\, Northampton\, Portsmouth\, Smithfield\, Southampton\, Surry\, Virginia Beach\, York\, Yorktown\, Charlottesville\, Colonial Heights\, Hopewell\, Petersburg\, Richmond\, Albemarle\, Amelia\, Caroline\, Charles City\, Chesterfield\, Dinwiddie\, Fluvanna\, Goochland\, Greene\, Hanover\, Henrico\, King William\, Louisa\, Madison\, Nelson\, New Kent\, Orange\, Powhatan\, Prince George \nSign Up
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/saving-claire-virtual-screening-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Rudderman":MAILTO:IVPPFallPrevention@vcuhealth.org
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SUMMARY:Using Data for Action on Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Explore ways health departments have leveraged population-level data on cognitive decline and caregiving for health planning. Public health professionals will share their experience participating in the Data for Action Project\, a collaboration between the Alzheimer’s Association\, the Association for State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and state health department partners. The webinar will highlight opportunities for all health departments to use public health data to build forward momentum on brain health and caregiving. \nTo explore data sources to support brain health and caregiving strategies\, visit: alz.org/professionals/public-health/resources-data. \nRegister Today
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/using-data-for-action-on-dementia/
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SUMMARY:Caring Through Culture: End-of-Life Dementia Care Through Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore how the third season of the innovative educational telenovela Recuerdos Perdidos (Lost Memories) is supporting Latino families and professionals in navigating late-stage dementia and end-of-life care. Participants will learn culturally responsive strategies for dementia education\, how to lead group discussions using the facilitator guide\, and ways to address common hospice misconceptions. Real-world examples will highlight how organizations across the country are using this tool to reduce stigma\, build knowledge\, and support caregiving at home. \nRegister \nIf you have questions\, please email nadrc-webinars@rti.org.
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/caring-through-culture-end-of-life-dementia-care-through-storytelling/
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SUMMARY:Bridging Generations: Building Civically Engaged Communities
DESCRIPTION:Virginia faces a significant civic engagement gap—26% of older adults report difficulties participating in civic life\, contributing to social isolation and impacting well-being. Discover how VPAP’s Civics Navigator addresses these challenges by empowering older adults through practical tools like the “All Politics is Local” lookup tool and personalized civic engagement planning\, while reducing isolation through meaningful connections across generations and communities. Learn proven strategies to transform experienced community members into informed\, active civic participants while building social bonds that strengthen well-being for people of all ages and backgrounds. This webinar will be facilitated by Erin Hill\, VPAP’s Civics Education Program Director. \nSpeaker: \nErin Hill\, Civics Education Program Director\, VPAP \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/bridging-generations-building-civically-engaged-communities/
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SUMMARY:New Public Health Modules: Advancing Dementia Risk Reduction and Early Detection
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will launch two new\, free\, interactive public health learning modules exploring the importance of primary and secondary prevention of dementia. \nRegister today and visit alz.org/publichealthcurriculum to learn more about existing curriculum modules and see the new modules upon launch. \nRegister Today
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/new-public-health-modules-advancing-dementia-risk-reduction-and-early-detection/
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