Author: Jeannine Sato

IMPACT Collaboratory holds 3rd annual training workshop

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IMPACT Collaboratory held its 3rd annual Training Workshop and Retreat, “Building Skills to Conduct Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials for People Living with Dementia (PLWD) and their Care Partners,” on January 25th and 26th.

The 1.5-day virtual workshop and retreat included 80 participants from 55 institutions. Participants were selected from applications from early to mid-stage researchers seeking to develop competence in designing and conducting ePCTs of interventions to improve care for PWLD and their care partners.

The event featured all new materials focused on building a foundation in practical aspects of designing and conducting ePCTs in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD) through a combination of activities including: panel discussions, small group sessions, and networking opportunities with experts in the field.

The event was a great success with participants expressing appreciation for the content, interactive sessions and opportunities to network.

IMPACT HET member María Aranda shares insights on caregiving planning in the New York Times

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IMPACT Health Equity Team (HET) member María Aranda PhD, MSW, MPA, LCSW addresses the challenges of developing a caregiving plan in a recent New York Times article. “How to Make a Caregiving Plan (So It’s Ready When You Need It)” features insights from Aranda and other experts. Dr. Aranda shares tips for approaching caregiving conversations and developing a caregiving plan with aging family or friends before they need it.

In order to develop an effective caregiving plan, Aranda recommends communicating directly with those receiving care to better understand their wishes and designating multiple caregivers when possible. She suggests managing expectations and finding resources developed for caregivers.

To read the full article, visit this link.