Learning Opportunities
RECENT OR UPCOMING TRAININGS
Rediscovering Dementia
In August 2024, the National Council of Dementia Minds offered a FREE "Rediscovering Dementia" 5-part webinar series led by people living with dementia. This series offers firsthand perspectives on navigating life with dementia making use of both practical and innovative approaches.
To watch recordings of the 5 programs, visit the event page here: https://dementiaminds.org/events/national-council-of-dementia-minds-webinar-series/
What's New in Alzheimer's and the Michigan ADRC
On August 28, 2024, Dr. Hank Paulson, MD, PhD, presented his "grand rounds" at the University of Michigan. Dr. Paulson is the Director of the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
To watch a recording of his presentation, visit: https://youtu.be/VoStOzOYGbc
PODCASTS
The voices, stories, expertise and passions of many of our Michigan Dementia Coalition members are featured on this inspiring and informative podcast by Patrick Dunn of Second Wave Media:
Michigan's State of Health Podcast
Changing the Conversation
About Dementia
https://www.secondwavemedia.com/series/state-of-health-podcast.aspx
Michigan Dementia Coalition member Donovan Maust of University of Michigan has a podcast called Minding Memory with fellow professor Matthew Davis. Learn more here:
PAST EVENTS
Voices of Dementia: The Secrets of Our Success
You can still watch a recording of this May 3, 2022, event.
MDC Steering Committee members Lisa Dedden Cooper, Barry Kaufman and Brenda Roberts participated in an inspiring conversation with people who have been living well with different types of dementia for 5, 8, 10 and 12 years. Learn what strategies they've used to continue to live a life filled with meaning, purpose, and joy.
Watch the recording on Facebook:
https://fb.watch/dbHrWpKtSy/
Watch the recording on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/3C4xY3Q1g9w
OTHER RESOURCES
Today Was A Good Day
A documentary by Tight Knit - a project of the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation
"Today Was A Good Day" is a beautiful 25-minute window into the day-to-day life of caring for a loved one living with dementia. It features three Southeastern Michigan residents who have taken on the many roles and responsibilities of caring for a parent living with dementia, along with Dr. Paula Duren, founder of Universal Dementia Caregivers. Learn more about Tight Knit at TightKnit.org.
