Do you have a high school student with an intellectual or developmental disability who will need support after graduation?

Caregivers of New Jersey is a DDD-approved Support Coordination provider. We know the transition out of high school can feel overwhelming, and we are here to help your family every step of the way.

At this event, you will learn about the transition process to access DDD services after graduation, as well as how Support Coordination works and why it matters for families. Our Support Coordinators partner with you to make sure your student has access to the resources they need to thrive.

You will also meet local providers in Somerset County and see firsthand how CNJ can be your partner in navigating this transition with confidence.

Join us for an informative session learning about adoption & foster care options in Pennsylvania.

The information session can help you decide whether you are comfortable taking the next steps to become a licensed Diakon foster family. Sessions are offered without obligation; participants are not required to proceed following the presentation.

Pre-registration is required so that the ZOOM link can be shared.

Join RAFT for this interactive webinar, designed for care professionals and family caregivers.

Workshop Objectives:

• Compare and contrast normal aging versus not normal aging related to various cognitive functions
• Describe the five sensory input and processing systems, highlighting the dominant role of vision, and the major differences between protective and discriminating sensation in each.
• Discuss the impact of changing sensory awareness and processing as dementia progresses

Join us for an interactive discussion and intimate exploration of the memoir Wingman: Escorting My Father to a Death with Dignity.

Hear a son’s moving firsthand account of his father’s battle with Parkinson’s Disease—a condition his father called “a death sentence, but with an indefinite stay of execution”—that reshaped his personality and stole his independence, leading to their journey to Switzerland for a peaceful, self-determined passing unavailable under American laws.

Daniel Zimberoff is a Top Gun graduate, combat veteran, and formal trial attorney turned author and advocate.

Fos­ter care is a tem­po­rary liv­ing sit­u­a­tion for chil­dren whose par­ents can­not take care of them. The U.S. fos­ter sys­tem, which served more than 360,000 kids in 2023, is designed to pro­vide imme­di­ate safe­ty, care and sup­port for chil­dren and youth who have been removed from their homes.

The Func­tion­al Fam­i­ly Ther­a­py mod­el is asso­ci­at­ed with increased place­ment sta­bil­i­ty and safe envi­ron­ments for chil­dren and fos­ter fam­i­lies, research sug­gests. It can also lead to cost sav­ings for sys­tem leaders.

Dur­ing this webi­nar, fos­ter care lead­ers and behav­ioral health providers will explore efforts in Con­necti­cut and Flori­da, where the imple­men­ta­tion of the Func­tion­al Fam­i­ly Ther­a­py mod­el led to report­ed gains for both fos­ter par­ents and kids in care.

Fee: $30.00

Women with epilepsy who want to become pregnant deserve access to pertinent data about the impact of anti-seizure medications on their babies. For nearly three decades, the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry has worked with thousands of pregnant women and healthcare providers to collect that data. This webinar covers the who, what, how, and why of what the NA AED Pregnancy Registry does, and supplies a clear call to action for pregnant women with epilepsy and the people who love and care for them.

Join us for an interactive discussion with former Wisconsin Governor Martin J. Schreiber—caregiving speaker, author, and advocate—shares his deeply personal story of resilience and love amid Alzheimer’s.

Drawing from his acclaimed memoir My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver which recounts his 18-year journey caring for his late wife, Elaine, Marty reflects on how he learned to care for his “second” Elaine. His insights offer candid, hard-earned wisdom that fellow caregivers will recognize and value.

FREE!

You never know when an emergency will arise, but you can be prepared. In this Medicare Minute, we’ll discuss Medicare’s coverage of emergency and urgently needed care—from ambulances, emergency room services, and when you travel.

Virginia has a growing number of social respite programs that meet a clear need in the continuum of dementia supports: providing social engagement and respite opportunities for people living with dementia, their caregivers and the volunteers that support these programs. Even in the early stages of the disease, people living with dementia can become increasingly isolated. These programs provide a space for socializing, participating in activities and providing purpose for people who may not need the full range of supports provided by traditional adult day programs.

Learning objectives:

Describe the role and benefits of social respite programs for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Identify key components of successful social respite models operating in Virginia.

Recognize opportunities to strengthen and expand social respite offerings through collaboration, funding, and community partnerships

$40 (Live webinar + recording)

One of the top concerns we hear on the Medicare Rights Center’s national consumer helpline is how to access and afford prescription drugs. During this webinar, learn about ways to help clients understand their Medicare prescription drugs plans and manage prescription drug costs. Experts from the Medicare Rights Center will discuss the following topics:

• Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit basics and recent changes
• Questions to consider when choosing a Part D prescription drug plan
• Troubleshooting coverage issues and how to file exception requests with Part D plans
• Medicare prescription drug cost assistance programs and other strategies for lowering drug costs

Fee: $30.00