Fireside Chats
The UGEC Fireside hosted monthly virtual Fireside Chats for family caregivers. Each Fireside Chat was led by an expert on age-friendly and dementia-friendly care.
The Dementia Friendly America (DFA) goals are to increase dementia awareness, reduce stigma, and provide quality dementia-friendly resources, education and support that fosters the creation of communities where people living with dementia and their care partners can live, engage and thrive in community with others. Recordings of UGEC Fireside Chat presentations are organized by the following DFA categories:
2024
Morgan Beign, BS
Alycia Bristol, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC
Kimberlin Correa, BS
- Health Homes = Healthy People: Programs That Help Older Adults Maintain Safe HomesJeanette Koski, OTD
- Occupational Therapy and Supports for Aging in Place
Kathie Supiano, PhD, LCSW, F-GSA, FT, APHSW-C
Debbie Hall, BS
- Adult Day Services: Unique Daily Activities to Prevent or Delay Long-Term Nursing Home Placement
- For more information about the Neighborhood House Adult Day Services click HERE
Dr. Corinna Tanner
- Tips & Tricks for Optimizing Vision
- Download slides HERE
Emogene Hennick-Dunn, PhD, MSW, LCSW
- A Grief that Can't Be Spoken: Embarking on Truth-Seeking Journey's in Coping with Uncertainty
- Download Dr. Emogene Hennick-Dunn's slide HERE
Additional Resources: What is EMDR?
Kelly Boehmer
2023
Raven Albertson, BS, MA, CHES
- Mindful Self-Care: Small Changes and Short Practices That Make a Big Difference
- Download slides HERE
Patty Schwab, MS, CDP, CMDP
- Voices in Dementia: A Path Toward Inclusion & Empowerment
- Download slides HERE
Anne Asman, MS
- What is Old? You Might Be Surprised
- Download slides HERE
Kait Halibozek and Brittany Mascio
Rob Ence
Jeremy Holloway
Manuel Acevedo
Alianne Sipes
- Elder Abuse, Resident's Rights, and the Ombudsman Program
- Download slides HERE
Rosemary Quartrale
2022
Amy Powell-Versteeg, PTA
- The Benefit of Exercise for Persons with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia
- L.S Skaggs Patient Wellness Center
- Balance and Mobility Clinic | Melanie Salazar (Office Manager) | 801-587-9161
Emily Christensen, MS, MT-BC
- Music Therapeutic Caregiving: A Music-Based Intervention for Professional and Family Caregivers Serving Persons with Dementia Who are Resistant to Care
- Download Emily Christensen's Music Therapeutic Caregiving Handout HERE
- Download Linda A. Gerdner, PhD, RN, FAAN, Individualized Music Quick Reference Guide HERE
Sarah Scott, MS, MBA
Troy Andersen, PhD, MSW, MS, LCSW
Bonnie Shepherd, BS
- Former Caregiver and Dementia Advocate and Educator - The Four Dementias: Different Causes, Different Symptoms
- Download slides HERE
Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP
- Caregiver Support: National Focus, Local Implementation
- Download slides HERE
Kristy Russell, CHES
- Dementia in Utah: Supporting Statewide Efforts with One Plan
- Download slides HERE
Geri Lehnardt, SSW
- Assessment Techniques: Skills & Tips to Work with Older Adults and Their Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Additional Resources: What is Validation by Naomi Fell | How to Approach and Assess Older Adults with Demetia by Teepa Snow
2021
LuAnn Lundquist, BS, TRT
Sarah Jane Obray, MS
- Let's Have Some Fun: Dementia Caregiver Kits
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Larry Garrett and Hailey Haffey
- Voices from the Community: Listening and Learning from those with Memory-Related Conditions and their Families
- Download Dr. Haffey's slides HERE | Download Dr. Garrett's slides HERE
- Additional Resources: DasGrupta - The Art of Medicine: Narrative Humility | Narrative Medicine: Honoring the Stories of Illness, Part 1: What is Narrative Medicine?
Bonnie Shepherd and Catherine Sharpsteen
Patricia Schwab, BS
- Planning Together for Living with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Lisa Morrise, Executive Director for Consumers Advancing Patient Safety
- Engage is a Verb: Active Engagement Between Clinicians, Patients, Family Members and Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Find additional resources below:
- From Comagine Health: Innovative Activities: Preserving Functional Ability During the COVID-19 Crisis.
- From the Institute for Patient and Family Centered Care: Best Practices
- From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Toolkit
Ann Wolter, RN, DON and Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP from the Solstice Medical Group
- A Good Life to the Very End
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Jeanette Koski
- Utilizing Procedural Memory as a Means to Increase ADL Participation for Those with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
2020
Dr. Sarah Morimoto
Dr. Troy Andersen
- Dementia Care Transitions: Dead Ends, Detours, Denial
- Download slides HERE
Michelle Malais, CSA
Emily Christensen, MS
- Music-Based Caregiving
- Download resources HERE
Dr. Gail Towsley
- Me & My Wishes
- Download slides HERE
Scott Rasmussen, Moriah Mason and Nancy Madsen presenting
- Getting the Help You Need: Community Resources for Caregivers
- Download Scott's slides HERE
- Download Moriah's slides HERE
- Download Nancy's slides HERE
- Find the contact information for Utah AAA's HERE
Rosemary Quatrale
- Creative Interventions to Reduce Social Isolation for People with Dementia and their Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Jackie Eaton, PhD
- Arts-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Kara Dassel, PhD
- The LEAD Guide: Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Download LEAD Guide HERE
2019
Dr. Rand Rupper
- Screening for the 3 D's: Dementia, Depression, & Delirium
- Download slides HERE
2024
Morgan Beign, BS
Kimberlin Correa, BS
Dr. Corinna Tanner
- Tips & Tricks for Optimizing Vision
- Download slides HERE
Emogene Hennick-Dunn, PhD, MSW, LCSW
- A Grief that Can't Be Spoken: Embarking on Truth-Seeking Journey's in Coping with Uncertainty
- Download Dr. Emogene Hennick-Dunn's slide HERE
Additional Resources: What is EMDR?
Kelly Boehmer
2023
Raven Albertson, BS, MA, CHES
- Mindful Self-Care: Small Changes and Short Practices That Make a Big Difference
- Download slides HERE
Patty Schwab, MS, CDP, CMDP
- Voices in Dementia: A Path Toward Inclusion & Empowerment
- Download slides HERE
Anne Asman, MS
- What is Old? You Might Be Surprised
- Download slides HERE
Manuel Acevedo
2022
Emily Christensen, MS, MT-BC
- Music Therapeutic Caregiving: A Music-Based Intervention for Professional and Family Caregivers Serving Persons with Dementia Who are Resistant to Care
- Download Emily Christensen's Music Therapeutic Caregiving Handout HERE
- Download Linda A. Gerdner, PhD, RN, FAAN, Individualized Music Quick Reference Guide HERE
Sarah Scott, MS, MBA
Troy Andersen, PhD, MSW, MS, LCSW
2021
LuAnn Lundquist, BS, TRT
Sarah Jane Obray, MS
- Let's Have Some Fun: Dementia Caregiver Kits
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Larry Garrett and Hailey Haffey
- Voices from the Community: Listening and Learning from those with Memory-Related Conditions and their Families
- Download Dr. Haffey's slides HERE | Download Dr. Garrett's slides HERE
- Additional Resources: DasGrupta - The Art of Medicine: Narrative Humility | Narrative Medicine: Honoring the Stories of Illness, Part 1: What is Narrative Medicine?
Lisa Morrise, Executive Director for Consumers Advancing Patient Safety
- Engage is a Verb: Active Engagement Between Clinicians, Patients, Family Members and Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Find additional resources below:
- From Comagine Health: Innovative Activities: Preserving Functional Ability During the COVID-19 Crisis.
- From the Institute for Patient and Family Centered Care: Best Practices
- From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Toolkit
Ann Wolter, RN, DON and Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP from the Solstice Medical Group
- A Good Life to the Very End
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Jeanette Koski
- Utilizing Procedural Memory as a Means to Increase ADL Participation for Those with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
2020
Dr. Sarah Morimoto
Dr. Troy Andersen
- Dementia Care Transitions: Dead Ends, Detours, Denial
- Download slides HERE
Emily Christensen, MS
- Music-Based Caregiving
- Download resources HERE
Dr. Gail Towsley
- Me & My Wishes
- Download slides HERE
Scott Rasmussen, Moriah Mason and Nancy Madsen presenting
- Getting the Help You Need: Community Resources for Caregivers
- Download Scott's slides HERE
- Download Moriah's slides HERE
- Download Nancy's slides HERE
- Find the contact information for Utah AAA's HERE
Rosemary Quatrale
- Creative Interventions to Reduce Social Isolation for People with Dementia and their Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Jackie Eaton, PhD
- Arts-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Kara Dassel, PhD
- The LEAD Guide: Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Download LEAD Guide HERE
2024
Morgan Beign, BS
Alycia Bristol, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC
Kimberlin Correa, BS
Jeanette Koski, OTD
Kathie Supiano, PhD, LCSW, F-GSA, FT, APHSW-C
Debbie Hall, BS
- Adult Day Services: Unique Daily Activities to Prevent or Delay Long-Term Nursing Home Placement
- For more information about the Neighborhood House Adult Day Services click HERE
Dr. Corinna Tanner
- Tips & Tricks for Optimizing Vision
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Tim Chambless
Emogene Hennick-Dunn, PhD, MSW, LCSW
- A Grief that Can't Be Spoken: Embarking on Truth-Seeking Journey's in Coping with Uncertainty
- Download Dr. Emogene Hennick-Dunn's slide HERE
Additional Resources: What is EMDR?
Kelly Boehmer
2023
Raven Albertson, BS, MA, CHES
- Mindful Self-Care: Small Changes and Short Practices That Make a Big Difference
- Download slides HERE
Patty Schwab, MS, CDP, CMDP
- Voices in Dementia: A Path Toward Inclusion & Empowerment
- Download slides HERE
Anne Asman, MS
- What is Old? You Might Be Surprised
- Download slides HERE
Marianne Christensen, CHES
Shawn Steidinger, MLS, AHIP & Elizabeth Frakes, MSIS
Additional Resources
- Medline Plus - A trusted source of consumer health information
- Heart.org - Information on heart disease and ways to prevent disease. From the American Heart Association
- Diabetes.org - Information on diabetes and ways to prevent, manage, and treat the disease. From the American Diabetes Association
- Familydoctor.org - General health information for families. Produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Healthfinder.gov - General health information. Produced by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
- CDC - Health information for all ages. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kait Halibozek and Brittany Mascio
Rob Ence
Jeremy Holloway
Manuel Acevedo
Alianne Sipes
- Elder Abuse, Resident's Rights, and the Ombudsman Program
- Download slides HERE
Rosemary Quartrale
2022
Amy Powell-Versteeg, PTA
- The Benefit of Exercise for Persons with Parkinson's Disease and Dementia
- L.S Skaggs Patient Wellness Center
- Balance and Mobility Clinic | Melanie Salazar (Office Manager) | 801-587-9161
Emily Christensen, MS, MT-BC
- Music Therapeutic Caregiving: A Music-Based Intervention for Professional and Family Caregivers Serving Persons with Dementia Who are Resistant to Care
- Download Emily Christensen's Music Therapeutic Caregiving Handout HERE
- Download Linda A. Gerdner, PhD, RN, FAAN, Individualized Music Quick Reference Guide HERE
Sarah Scott, MS, MBA
Troy Andersen, PhD, MSW, MS, LCSW
Bonnie Shepherd, BS
- Former Caregiver and Dementia Advocate and Educator - The Four Dementias: Different Causes, Different Symptoms
- Download slides HERE
Kathy Nelson, BS
- The Distance Dilemma: Providing Care to Loved Ones from Another State or Location
- Download slides HERE
Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP
- Caregiver Support: National Focus, Local Implementation
- Download slides HERE
Kristy Russell, CHES
- Dementia in Utah: Supporting Statewide Efforts with One Plan
- Download slides HERE
Geri Lehnardt, SSW
- Assessment Techniques: Skills & Tips to Work with Older Adults and Their Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Additional Resources: What is Validation by Naomi Fell | How to Approach and Assess Older Adults with Demetia by Teepa Snow
2021
LuAnn Lundquist, BS, TRT
Sarah Jane Obray, MS
- Let's Have Some Fun: Dementia Caregiver Kits
- Download slides HERE
A. Enrique Varela, DDS
- The Mouth: The Sixth “M” of Geriatric Care
- Download slides HERE
Linda Cole, LCSW
Dr. Larry Garrett and Hailey Haffey
- Voices from the Community: Listening and Learning from those with Memory-Related Conditions and their Families
- Download Dr. Haffey's slides HERE | Download Dr. Garrett's slides HERE
- Additional Resources: DasGrupta - The Art of Medicine: Narrative Humility | Narrative Medicine: Honoring the Stories of Illness, Part 1: What is Narrative Medicine?
Bonnie Shepherd and Catherine Sharpsteen
Megan Owen, BS
Rebecca Utz, PhD
- The Importance of Respite and How to Make the Most of Your Respite Time
- The Time for Living and Caring (TLC) research study at the University of Utah is seeking family caregivers to persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia. We are looking for ADRD caregivers who want and deserve to have more consistent respite time - and who are willing to try-out and provide feedback about an online coaching resource we created to help caregivers get more benefit from their respite. Please circulate the attached flier to potential participants or reach out to the TLC research office, TLC@utah.edu or http://tlc.gslc.utah.edu/ for more information.
- Download information about the TLC Study HERE
Patricia Schwab, BS
- Planning Together for Living with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Lisa Morrise, Executive Director for Consumers Advancing Patient Safety
- Engage is a Verb: Active Engagement Between Clinicians, Patients, Family Members and Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Find additional resources below:
- From Comagine Health: Innovative Activities: Preserving Functional Ability During the COVID-19 Crisis.
- From the Institute for Patient and Family Centered Care: Best Practices
- From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Toolkit
Ann Wolter, RN, DON and Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP from the Solstice Medical Group
- A Good Life to the Very End
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Jeanette Koski
- Utilizing Procedural Memory as a Means to Increase ADL Participation for Those with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
2020
Dr. Sarah Morimoto
Dr. Troy Andersen
- Dementia Care Transitions: Dead Ends, Detours, Denial
- Download slides HERE
Michelle Malais, CSA
Emily Christensen, MS
- Music-Based Caregiving
- Download resources HERE
Dr. Gail Towsley
- Me & My Wishes
- Download slides HERE
Scott Rasmussen, Moriah Mason and Nancy Madsen presenting
- Getting the Help You Need: Community Resources for Caregivers
- Download Scott's slides HERE
- Download Moriah's slides HERE
- Download Nancy's slides HERE
- Find the contact information for Utah AAA's HERE
Rosemary Quatrale
- Creative Interventions to Reduce Social Isolation for People with Dementia and their Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Melissa Batchelor, PhD
- How to Stay Healthy Long-Term during COVID-19
- Download slides HERE
Jackie Eaton, PhD
- Arts-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Jim Ballard
- Simple Exercises You Can Do in the Home
- Download slides HERE
Find Online Exercise Examples HERE
Katarina Felsted, PhD
- Promoting Resilience through Mindfulness
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Kathie Supiano
- Coping with Stress During the Health Crisis
- Download slides HERE
Kara Dassel, PhD
- The LEAD Guide: Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Download LEAD Guide HERE
2019
Dr. Rand Rupper
- Screening for the 3 D's: Dementia, Depression, & Delirium
- Download slides HERE
2024
Morgan Beign, BS
Alycia Bristol, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC
Kimberlin Correa, BS
Jeanette Koski, OTD
Kathie Supiano, PhD, LCSW, F-GSA, FT, APHSW-C
Debbie Hall, BS
- Adult Day Services: Unique Daily Activities to Prevent or Delay Long-Term Nursing Home Placement
- For more information about the Neighborhood House Adult Day Services click HERE
Dr. Corinna Tanner
- Tips & Tricks for Optimizing Vision
- Download slides HERE
Emogene Hennick-Dunn, PhD, MSW, LCSW
- A Grief that Can't Be Spoken: Embarking on Truth-Seeking Journey's in Coping with Uncertainty
- Download Dr. Emogene Hennick-Dunn's slide HERE
Additional Resources: What is EMDR?
Sonia Salari, PhD, FGSA
Janeil Esplin, VSO, SSW
- Unraveling the Veterans Benefits Mystery
- Download slides HERE
Kelly Boehmer
2023
Raven Albertson, BS, MA, CHES
- Mindful Self-Care: Small Changes and Short Practices That Make a Big Difference
- Download slides HERE
Patty Schwab, MS, CDP, CMDP
- Voices in Dementia: A Path Toward Inclusion & Empowerment
- Download slides HERE
Anne Asman, MS
- What is Old? You Might Be Surprised
- Download slides HERE
Manuel Acevedo
Rosemary Quartrale
2022
Emily Christensen, MS, MT-BC
- Music Therapeutic Caregiving: A Music-Based Intervention for Professional and Family Caregivers Serving Persons with Dementia Who are Resistant to Care
- Download Emily Christensen's Music Therapeutic Caregiving Handout HERE
- Download Linda A. Gerdner, PhD, RN, FAAN, Individualized Music Quick Reference Guide HERE
Sarah Scott, MS, MBA
Kathy Nelson, BS
- The Distance Dilemma: Providing Care to Loved Ones from Another State or Location
- Download slides HERE
Geri Lehnardt, SSW
- Assessment Techniques: Skills & Tips to Work with Older Adults and Their Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Additional Resources: What is Validation by Naomi Fell | How to Approach and Assess Older Adults with Demetia by Teepa Snow
2021
LuAnn Lundquist, BS, TRT
Sarah Jane Obray, MS
- Let's Have Some Fun: Dementia Caregiver Kits
- Download slides HERE
Linda Cole, LCSW
Dr. Larry Garrett and Hailey Haffey
- Voices from the Community: Listening and Learning from those with Memory-Related Conditions and their Families
- Download Dr. Haffey's slides HERE | Download Dr. Garrett's slides HERE
- Additional Resources: DasGrupta - The Art of Medicine: Narrative Humility | Narrative Medicine: Honoring the Stories of Illness, Part 1: What is Narrative Medicine?
Megan Owen, BS
Rebecca Utz, PhD
- The Importance of Respite and How to Make the Most of Your Respite Time
- The Time for Living and Caring (TLC) research study at the University of Utah is seeking family caregivers to persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia. We are looking for ADRD caregivers who want and deserve to have more consistent respite time - and who are willing to try-out and provide feedback about an online coaching resource we created to help caregivers get more benefit from their respite. Please circulate the attached flier to potential participants or reach out to the TLC research office, TLC@utah.edu or http://tlc.gslc.utah.edu/ for more information.
- Download information about the TLC Study HERE
Patricia Schwab, BS
- Planning Together for Living with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Lisa Morrise, Executive Director for Consumers Advancing Patient Safety
- Engage is a Verb: Active Engagement Between Clinicians, Patients, Family Members and Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Find additional resources below:
- From Comagine Health: Innovative Activities: Preserving Functional Ability During the COVID-19 Crisis.
- From the Institute for Patient and Family Centered Care: Best Practices
- From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Toolkit
Ann Wolter, RN, DON and Kate Nederostek, MGS, CDP from the Solstice Medical Group
- A Good Life to the Very End
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Jeanette Koski
- Utilizing Procedural Memory as a Means to Increase ADL Participation for Those with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
2020
Dr. Troy Andersen
- Dementia Care Transitions: Dead Ends, Detours, Denial
- Download slides HERE
Emily Christensen, MS
- Music-Based Caregiving
- Download resources HERE
Dr. Gail Towsley
- Me & My Wishes
- Download slides HERE
Scott Rasmussen, Moriah Mason and Nancy Madsen presenting
- Getting the Help You Need: Community Resources for Caregivers
- Download Scott's slides HERE
- Download Moriah's slides HERE
- Download Nancy's slides HERE
- Find the contact information for Utah AAA's HERE
Rosemary Quatrale
- Creative Interventions to Reduce Social Isolation for People with Dementia and their Caregivers
- Download slides HERE
Melissa Batchelor, PhD
- How to Stay Healthy Long-Term during COVID-19
- Download slides HERE
Jackie Eaton, PhD
- Arts-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Jim Ballard
- Simple Exercises You Can Do in the Home
- Download slides HERE
Find Online Exercise Examples HERE
Katarina Felsted, PhD
- Promoting Resilience through Mindfulness
- Download slides HERE
Dr. Kathie Supiano
- Coping with Stress During the Health Crisis
- Download slides HERE
Kara Dassel, PhD
- The LEAD Guide: Life-Planning in Early Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Download slides HERE
Download LEAD Guide HERE
Caregiver Conferences
The Utah Geriatric Education Consortium (UGEC) programs also aim to improve the care of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) through academic, career development, and community-based education for direct care workers, families, and health professionals. The UGEC provides community-based dementia caregiver conferences to community participants in geographically diverse urban and rural locations. Planning and implementation of these two additional conferences are conducted with collaboration among community partners, including the Utah Department of Health, Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services, and the Utah State Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The conferences topics included:
- Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Taking Care of the Caregiver
- Goals of Care Discussions
- Help for Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia in Their Homes and Communities