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Supporting the Frontline: A Public Health Approach to Dementia Care

Self-paced
1 credit

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Description

This training focuses on dementia caregiving as a critical public health issue, emphasizing its widespread impact, associated challenges, and potential public health strategies. Participants will learn about the Healthy Brain Initiative roadmap, the role of public health in supporting caregivers, and data-driven methods to improve outcomes for both caregivers and individuals living with dementia.

Target Audience

Public health professionals, policymakers, community health leaders, and students in health-related fields who aim to address dementia caregiving through effective public health strategies.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the economic and social impact of unpaid dementia caregiving on public health systems.
  2. Identify public health strategies to support caregivers, including needs assessments and resource alignment.
  3. Utilize the Healthy Brain Initiative roadmap to implement evidence-based interventions.
  4. Promote health equity and reduce caregiving disparities within diverse populations.

 

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