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Guam’s leading authority on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, board-certified neurologist Dr. Ramel Carlos, based at the Neurology Clinic in Tamuning, will be offering two free virtual presentations on tips to keep the brain healthy. His presentation — “Evidence-Based Practical Lifestyle Tips to Gain Neurogenesis and Neuroplasticity in Our Daily Lives” — is part of the ongoing support for family caregivers of persons with dementia hosted by the Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program of the University of Guam School of Health.
The public is invited to participate in either of the following sessions:
6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 15, or
3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, March 18
Dr. Carlos will be available after his presentations to answer questions from the group participants.
Also in March, members of the community can receive training in how to care for a family member with dementia through the CARES Dementia Care for Families Training and Certification Program. CARES Dementia Care for Families is an award-winning program developed specifically for those caring for a loved one living at home. It has four modules: (1) Understanding Memory Loss; (2) Living with Dementia; (3) Using the CARES Approach; and (4) Keys to Success with CARES. Participants who complete the four modules will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible for CARES Dementia Certification. The following sessions will be offered this March:
Module 2: Living with Dementia
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, or
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 4
Module 3: Using the CARES Approach
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, or
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 11
Module 4: Keys to Success with CARES
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, or
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 25
Participants can attend the Wednesday or Saturday sessions using the following Zoom links:
Wednesday sessions: https://zoom.us/j/92072878067
Saturday sessions: https://zoom.us/j/91243370958
Ongoing dementia support groups
The training program is part of the ongoing online support groups for family caregivers of persons with dementia being conducted by the Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program of the UOG School of Health. The support group sessions are held on Zoom on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings year-round. The sessions are free of charge to partners, family members, and other caregivers of persons with dementia who have ties to Guam and the Micronesian region.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Iain Twaddle or Nikolas Gutierrez
Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program
Telehealth Geriatric Support Services
University of Guam
Tel: (671) 735-2883
Email: gwep.tgss@triton.uog.edu
Rhoda Orallo
Health Services of the Pacific
Tel: (671) 735-3277
Email: r.orallo@hspguam.com
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of an award totaling $749,313 with zero percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Award #: 5 U1QHP33078‐04‐00
