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IDD Diagnostic & Quality Care Summits: Intro & Resources
The 2025 IDD & AD Diagnostic and Quality Care Summits included experts from both the intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) and Alzheimer's fields. The events were recorded and are broken up into three different videos. 1) Intro and Resources, 2) Research, Diagnostics and Care 3) Perspectives from Care Providers and Families.
IDD & AD Diagnostic & Quality Care: Research, Diagnostics & Care
“The Intersection of IDD and Alzheimer’s: A Diagnostic and Quality Care Summit" featured Drs. Heather Snyder and Brian Chicoine. Join to learn more about the latest research and how to identify signs, obtain an accurate diagnosis and manage symptoms.
IDD & AD Diagnostic & Quality Care: Service Providers & Families
This video features interviews of IDD service providers and families of loved ones with IDD and dementia. Interviews were recorded during the March 2025 IDD and AD Diagnostic and Quality Care Summits.
IDD & Alzheimer's: Warning Signs
Review the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, the warning signs in a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and resources available.
IDD & Alzheimer's: NTG Screening Tool
Learn more about the NTG-EDSD, a screening tool to develop a baseline in adults with IDD to track changes in function that could indicate the onset of dementia.
IDD & Alzheimer's: Communication and Behavior
Review communication and behavior changes that occur throughout the course of the disease and discuss strategies for positive engagement.
IDD & Alzheimer's: The Four M's
Discuss making the most of your healthcare appointments by addressing the 4 M's - mobility, mentation, medications and what matters.
IDD & Alzheimer's: Planning
Discuss ways to plan for the future for your loved one with IDD and dementia.
The Impact of Alzheimer's and Dementia in the IDD Community
Learn more about supporting adult IDD community members with Alzheimer’s or at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Navigating Care: LGBTQ Caregiver Experience
Learn how to best care for someone in the LGBTQ community impacted by Alzheimer's or other dementia.
Presented in American Sign Language: Understanding Alzheimer's
Learn more about Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.
Presented in American Sign Language: Healthy Aging
Learn about research and tips to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Presented in American Sign Language: 10 Warning Signs of AD
Learn about common warning signs of Alzheimer's and what symptoms to look for in yourself and others, as well as tips to approach someone who is experiencing changes in their memory, the benefit of early detection and diagnosis, and more.
Take Care: Self-Care for Caregivers
Caring for someone living with dementia brings a unique set of challenges and rewards. Learn to navigate the responsibilities of caregiving while caring for yourself.
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