Living Longer: The Increasing Need for Dementia Care and Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will hold a webinar exploring the increasing need for dementia care and support for people with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD).

Advances in medicine, technology, and community living are extending the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a result, individuals with IDD are now at greater risk of developing dementia. Dementia can present differently in people with IDD, and supporting individuals with both conditions often requires specialized knowledge and skills from healthcare professionals and aging and disability service providers. 

This webinar will provide participants with an overview of IDD and dementia including prevalence, signs and symptoms, and assessing if a person with IDD may be developing dementia. Participants will also learn practical considerations for supporting people with IDD and dementia with an emphasis on enhancing workforce training. 

Speakers:

• Philip McCallion, Director, School of Social Work, Temple University
• Amy Dewitt-Smith, Founder and Executive Director, Neighbor Network of Northern Nevada (N4)

Date: Wednesday, February 11, at 2:00 p.m.