Living Longer: The Increasing Need for Dementia Care and Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

On February 11, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center will host the webinar, Living Longer: The Increasing Need for Dementia Care and Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. A description of the webinar and registration information follows.

Advances in medicine, technology, and community living are extending the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a result, individuals with IDD are now at greater risk of developing dementia. Dementia can present differently in people with IDD, and supporting individuals with both conditions often requires specialized knowledge and skills from healthcare professionals and aging and disability service providers.

This webinar will provide participants with an overview of IDD and dementia, including prevalence, signs and symptoms, and assessing if a person with IDD may be developing dementia. Participants will also learn practical considerations for supporting people with IDD and dementia with an emphasis on enhancing workforce training. The webinar will also include insights into the National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center newly released resource, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Dementia: Practical Strategies for Professionals.

Please note:

1. National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) webinars are free of charge and open to the public.
2. NADRC webinars are recorded and will be available for viewing at https://nadrc.acl.gov/.
3. Pre-registration is required to attend the live webinars.
4. Closed captioning is available during the live event and is included in the recording for all NADRC webinars.

If you have questions, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org.