Better Caregiving for All
Better Caregiving for All: Webinar Series
The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (ADC) Program will be hosting Better Caregiving for All, a new monthly virtual series accessible via Zoom and will be delivered live and recorded for on-demand viewing. The material covered each month will address the needs of populations that have not been the focus of traditional caregiver training/education in the past. Each session will include a local content expert and caregivers who will share their knowledge and experience in that population of dementia caregiving.
Upcoming Sessions:
Better Caregiving for All: Webinar Series Past Recordings
February 21, 2024- Early Onset Dementia Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Michelle Panlilio, DNP (Content Expert), Julie and Kimberly (Caregivers)
March 20, 2024- Male Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Emnet Gammada, PhD (Content Expert), Jim and Craig (Caregivers)
April 24, 2024- Long Distance Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Yael Wyte, MSW (Content Expert), Dean and Lauren (Caregivers)
May 22, 2024- Black/African American Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Petra Niles, MSG (Content Expert), Tyra and Pamela (Caregivers)
June 26, 2024- LGBTQ+ Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), David Hart, PhD (Content Expert), Richard (Caregiver)
July 17, 2024- Cuidadores Latino/x/e e/o Hispano de personas con Demencia
Panelists: Mirella Díaz-Santos, PhD (Moderator), Paola Suarez, PhD (Content Expert), Ericka, Linda, and Nathalie (Caregivers)
(En Español) BCA - Cuidadores Latino/x/e e/o Hispano de personas con Demencia
August 28, 2024- Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Shadi Gholizadeh, PhD, MPH (Content Expert), Ava and Nahla (Caregivers)
September 25, 2024- Friends/Neighbor Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Tori Boyer, LCSW (Content Expert), Cathy and Terri (Caregivers)
October 30, 2024- Asian American and Pacific islander (AAPI) Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Kristy Huang-Arai, MASM (Content Expert), Anson and Kevin (Caregivers)
November 20, 2024- Young Adult Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Monica Moore, MSG (Content Expert), Skylar, and Craig (Caregivers)
December 18, 2024- Sandwich Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Yael Wyte, MSW (Content Experts), Julia and Tessa (Caregivers
January 29, 2025- Native American and Indigenous Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator) and Neil Henderson, PhD- Oklahoma Choctaw (Content Expert)
February 19, 2025- Spouse Caregivers
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Michelle Panlilio, DNP (Content Expert), Ramona, and Frank (Caregivers)
March 26, 2025- Caregivers of Veterans with Dementia
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Naomi Rodda, LCSW (Content Expert), and Mary Ann (Caregiver)
May 28, 2025- Caregivers of People with Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Kathy Service, RN, MS, FNP-BC, CDDN, (Content Expert), Embry Burrus, and Sharon Trocki-Miller (Caregivers)
Caregivers of People with Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia
June 25, 2025 - Caregivers of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders and Dementia
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, (Content Expert), TBD (Caregivers)
Caregivers of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders and Dementia
July 16, 2025 - Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia in Rural Communities
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Lee Jennings, MD, MSHS; Patricia Truong, PA-C (Content Experts), Dale (Caregiver)
Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia in Rural Communities
August 20, 2025 - Parents Caring for Adult Children with Dementia
Time: 1-2 pm PST
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Elliot Montgomery Sklar, PhD, MS, (Content Expert), TBD (Caregivers)
For more information and to sign up for the webinar mailing list, please visit:
September 24, 2025: Latino/x & Hispanic Caregivers of PLWD
Language: English
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Xavier E. Cagigas, PhD (Content Expert), Deborah, and Ever (Caregivers)
October 22, 2025: How to Make the Most of Your CMS GUIDE Benefits
Time: 1-2 pm PST
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Andrea Centeno, MS (Content Expert), and TBD (Caregivers)
November 19, 2025: Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia and Addictions
Time: 1-2 pm PST
Panelists: Linda Ercoli, PhD (Moderator), Timothy Fong, MD (Content Expert), and TBD (Caregivers)