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February 10, 2025
February is American Heart Health Month and, as we know, what’s good for the heart is good for the brain! Alzheimer’s disease shares many of the same risk factors as heart disease. Plus, heart disease, stroke, and related complications can cause vascular dementia, which affects blood vessels in the brain and leads to changes in cognition and behavior. Treating modifiable risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol can help prevent vascular dementia. Click here to learn more or find support.
Healthcare Provider Modules
The DSHS Alzheimer’s Disease Program (ADP) is excited to offer modules on how to screen, diagnose, coordinate care, and refer individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (ADRD). These modules offer free continuing medical education and continuing nursing education credits! The courses are available on the HHS Learning Portal. For more information, visit the ADP website to access these free courses and download clinic resources.
Texas A&M Needs Assessment
The Texas A&M Health Science Center is conducting two related surveys to better understand the experiences and service needs of unpaid caregivers of people living with ADRD in Texas. They are interested in learning more about two specific audiences: 1) unpaid caregivers of people with ADRD, and 2) organizations that serve and/or support caregivers of people with ADRD. The surveys will take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and are only available in English. To participate or to learn more, please visit the webpage.
Intern Program
The ADP welcomes Antonio Hammond to our team as our Program Intern this semester! Antonio is a second-year Master of Public Health student at Texas A&M University studying health promotion and behavioral science.
Research Finds Genetic Risk-Factor Overlap Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Vascular Dementias
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September 17, 2024 – University of Texas Health San Antonio
National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease: 2024 Update
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December 19, 2024 – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Improving Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
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December 2024 – Milken Institute Alliance to Improve Dementia Care
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Pushes to Pass Historic Levels of Dementia Research Funding
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January 14, 2025 – KHOU 11 News article featuring Partnership member Melissa Sanchez of the Alzheimer’s Association
10th Annual Health Care Institute
Date: April 29 – May 1, 2025
Location: Menger Hotel in San Antonio
Cost: $350 conference fee
Registration: Register online
Join UT Health San Antonio’s School of Nursing for a discussion on “The Multiverse of Aging Populations: Diminishing Health Disparities and Inequities with Interprofessional Collaborative Strategies.” This three-day conference will offer unique opportunities to engage with experienced speakers from the community and professional fields.
Creating a Dementia Capable Workforce of First Responders
Date: February 20, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual – Zoom
Cost: Free
Registration: Register online
It is not uncommon for people living with dementia (and their caregivers to encounter first responders, including law enforcement, as they age in their homes and communities. Join the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center as they explore the partnership between North Central Texas Council of Governments and Dementia Friendly Fort Worth that built a full-day dementia training program for police cadets.
Survival Kit for Caregivers Workshop
Date: March 6, 2025, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: McLennan Community College, Waco
Cost: $10
Registration: Register online or call 254-299-8888
Join Christine Schroeder-Morren of Friends for Life for an interactive workshop to learn how to take care of yourself and others, improve communication, and create a healing environment.
101st TPHA Annual Education Conference
Date: May 13-15, 2025
Location: Brownsville, Texas
Cost: View pricing levels
Registration: Register online
Join the Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) for their 101st Annual Education Conference in Brownsville. The DSHS Chronic Disease Epidemiology team will be presenting findings from the 2024 Unpaid Caregiver Survey!
North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging Resource Page
North Central Texas’ Area Agency on Aging offers free online resources for caregivers of individuals with dementia.
BOLD Center of Excellence Early Detection and Diagnosis Presentations
The BOLD Center of Excellence on Early Detection and Diagnosis publishes free, virtual presentations on topics related to early detection of ADRD. To view recordings, please visit the NYU BOLD YouTube channel.
Alzheimer’s Association Grants
Visit the Alzheimer’s Association Grants website for a list of research grant eligibility and deadlines. You can also select a grant for more information. The grants are open to U.S. and international researchers.
The next Alzheimer’s Disease Partnership meeting is on March 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join the meeting here.
Membership Workgroup
This workgroup is responsible for member engagement and partnership growth. Members plan education opportunities, contribute to the quarterly newsletter, and perform outreach. This workgroup meets every other month. Our next meeting is March 19, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Join the meeting here.
Implementation Plan Workgroup
This workgroup creates our Partnership’s implementation plans. Members are currently brainstorming activities for our next Implementation Plan. This workgroup meets once a month. Our next meeting is March 11, 2025, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Join the meeting here.
Community-Clinical Linkages Workgroup
This workgroup will help connecting healthcare professionals and community resources to improve coordination of care. The workgroup selected Elise Passy of the Alzheimer’s Association and Dr. Neela Patel from UTHealth San Antonio as its co-chairs. Our next meeting is February 18, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Join the meeting here.
ADRD Data Workgroup
This workgroup will focus on improving data specific to Texas. Its goal is to support decision-making that is based on data and is sustainable for the program and the Partnership. The workgroup selected Dr. Diana Cervantes of UNT Health Science Center and Colin Ferrel from the DSHS Chronic Disease Epidemiology Team as its co-chairs. Our next meeting is April 1, 2025. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Join the meeting here.
If you would like to join a workgroup, please email Alzheimers@dshs.texas.gov or fill out our member form.
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