The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) KAER Toolkit for Brain Health training is intended to support interdisciplinary care teams in implementing a comprehensive approach to initiating conversations about brain health, detecting and diagnosing dementia, and providing individuals and their care partners with community-based supports.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST | Remote session via Google Meet

Featured presenter: Jennifer L. Pettis, MS, RN, CNE, Gerontological Society of America

Participants will:

• Learn about the GSA KAER framework and its benefits, and examine tools and resources that care teams can use to support brain health and improve cognitive impairment detection.
• Explore ways to promote brain health.
• Learn how signs and symptoms of cognitive impairment differ from normal age-related brain changes.

Event Details

• Cost: Free – no cost to attend
• CEUs: This program is approved for 1.0 CEUs by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board #RSX012301 and #RCT112401 (Nursing CEUs awarded by reciprocity).
• Format: Remote session via Google Meet
• Questions: Contact Nikki Becher at [email protected] or Donna Barrett at [email protected]

Register here (free)

Note: All participants must register independently and attend the session live in order to be marked present and receive applicable CEUs.

Download the event flyer (PDF)