Advancing Dementia-Capable Primary Care: Supporting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Summary
The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices will hold a three-part webinar series exploring how individuals in the disability services network can support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
The series will offer practical, IDD-informed guidance on recognizing dementia, navigating diagnosis and medical management, and supporting function and safety after diagnosis. The sessions will highlight the following topics:
- Dementia in Adults with IDD and Down Syndrome: What to Look for at the Primary Care Visit
- Diagnosis and Management of Dementia in Adults with IDD
- Supporting Function and Safety After Diagnosis: Dementia Care Planning for Adults with IDD
Dates:
- Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m.
The series will offer practical, IDD-informed guidance on recognizing dementia, navigating diagnosis and medical management, and supporting function and safety after diagnosis. The sessions will highlight the following topics:
- Dementia in Adults with IDD and Down Syndrome: What to Look for at the Primary Care Visit
- Diagnosis and Management of Dementia in Adults with IDD
- Supporting Function and Safety After Diagnosis: Dementia Care Planning for Adults with IDD
Dates:
- Monday, March 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m.