The Changing Gambling Landscape: Risk, Trends, and Financial Well-Being for Older Adults
Organized By: OCEBHA
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 28th from 12:00P-1:30 PM
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Description: As traditional gaming expands into crypto trading and prediction markets, older adults face new financial risks. Join the Oregon Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health & Aging for a 90-minute session on recognizing problem gambling in later life and leveraging financial literacy as a protective shield. Featuring expert insights from Glenn Yamagata (OCPG) and Andrea Dassopoulos (UNLV).
Cost: Free
Flavors of Dementia: Understanding Diagnosis, Treatment, and Behavioral Symptoms
Organized By: Columbia Pacific CCO
Date/Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026 & Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Description: A free two-part webinar series presented by Dr. Sue Rose. Participants will gain practical knowledge about dementia diagnosis, treatment options, emerging therapies, and strategies for managing behavioral symptoms that can be challenging for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Cost: Free
Accelerated Aging in Our Communities presented by Dr. Laura Byerly, MD
Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Description: OABHI Coos & Curry Workforce Development Training Fall 2026 Series presents:
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
1. Define the term “accelerated aging.”
2. Identify adults who are at higher risk of experiencing accelerated aging.
3. Describe how accelerated aging affects the development of geriatric syndromes at younger chronological age.
4. Identify opportunities for the community and healthcare team to help optimize the care of adults experiencing, or at risk for, accelerated aging.
Cost: Free
Dementia Diagnosis in Primary Care with Dr. Laura Byerly, MD
Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Description: OABHI Coos & Curry Workforce Development Training Fall 2026 Series presents:
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
1. Describe the importance of making a diagnosis of dementia in primary care.
2. Identify ways to incorporate MWV into your dementia diagnosis process.
3. Describe an approach to making a dementia diagnosis.
4. Apply 3 communication strategies for disclosing a diagnosis of dementia.
Cost: Free