Current State of Dementia Care
October 22, 2025
12:00 – 1:00pm via Zoom
1.0 Category I CEUs
Presenter: Karen Fagan, MPH Health Systems Director
Part of the year-long “Focus on Dementia” series developed in conjunction with AgeWell Baltimore.
Workshop Description
This session will provide an overview of recent data related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and discuss the American public’s current perspectives related to caregiving and treatment.
We will discuss the importance of maintaining brain health throughout our adult lives and the benefits of early detection, which can lead to improved health outcomes.
Additionally, we will examine the challenges faced by individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, and explore trends within the healthcare system to enhance care management and support.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Analyze the current public perspective related to Alzheimer’s disease and treatment.
- Evaluate how principles of healthy living can positively influence health outcomes.
- Assess recent changes by health systems in the delivery of care for persons impacted by dementia.
Workshop Fees
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General Professional Community: $25
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Jewish Day School Educators, JCS Retirees, NJHSA Members: $20
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Current JCS Staff, Board, Advisory Council & Staff of Agencies Funded by The Associated*: Free with Code.
*To request your code and see a list of eligible agencies funded by The Associated, click here.
Jewish Community Services is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to provide
Continuing Education Units.
The Rosa J. Kolker Professional Development series is made possible with funding from Kolker-Saxon-Hallock Family Foundation, Inc.,
a supporting foundation of The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.
