Tune into this webinar to here from CaringKind and CareLink R.I. about how Cognitive Stimulation Therapy can support people living with dementia. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) programs are providing direct support to people living with dementia (PLWD) including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), primary progressive aphasia (PPA), and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) grantees are expanding their services to meet a variety of needs through these evidence-based/informed, small group programs. Through virtual and in-person sessions held over 7 weeks, participants strengthen their retained cognitive abilities and decrease depressive symptoms, while gaining confidence and social connection, and improving their well-being.
CaringKind, a community-based organization in New York City, delivers CST both virtually and in person with an ongoing CST-Maintenance program. CareLink in Rhode Island delivers CST as an outpatient service delivered by skilled clinicians. Having identified gap areas for specialized populations, CareLink is delivering an adapted version of CST for PLWD and IDD and individuals with PPA. Both organizations are seeking to build sustainable models of care through efficient service delivery models that don’t compromise quality care.
Speakers:
- Stephani Shivers, MEd, OTR/L; CaringKind, Chief Innovation Officer & VP Program Development
- Kelsey Akinsinde, M.S. CCC-SLP; CareLink R.I., Lead Clinician - Center for Brain Health and Cognition
This webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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