NTG es una organización sin fines de lucro encargada de garantizar que se tengan en cuenta los intereses de los adultos con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo afectados por la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras causas de demencia, así como los de sus familiares y amigos.
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Family Caregivers
Information for family caregivers.
Professionals
Information for health care and service providers.
NTG-EDSD
NTG’s Early Detection Screen for Dementia (NTG-EDSD)
Colaboraciones NTG
Purpose of the NTG
Nuestra misión es abogar por los servicios y apoyos para las personas con discapacidad intelectual y sus familias que se ven afectadas por la enfermedad de Alzheimer y las demencias.
Colaboraciones NTG
Professional Training and Workshops
Colaboraciones NTG
Colaboraciones NTG
Featured NTG News and Events
Featured News
New Online, On-Demand Course Coming Oct 1st
NTG Announces Launch of Online Course for GUIDE Navigators on Intellectual Disability and Dementia
The NTG, with support from Special Olympics, is pleased to announce the launch of a free supplemental online course designed specifically for GUIDE Navigators and related professionals -- "Navigating Dementia Care in Intellectual Disabilities." The course will provide a timely and practical introduction to the unique challenges faced by Medicare beneficiaries with intellectual disability who are aging with dementia. Delivered in three on-demand units, the course will cover the fundamentals of aging and dementia in intellectual disability, the dynamics of family and specialized caregiver support, and strategies for leveraging community resources to enhance person-centered care planning. Registration will open October 1. For more details...
Webinar - Advanced Topics in ID & Dementia
9/9/2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm ET
Strengthening Dementia Care: Lessons from the Tennessee Dementia ECHO Project
Join us for an engaging session that shines a light on the connection between dementia and intellectual disabilities, including the unique challenges faced by people with Down syndrome and others who are at higher risk. View Flyer
Free Webinar - CMEs Available
9/30/2025 5:00pm - 6:30pm ET
Updates on Biomarkers, Therapeutics, Bioethics & Dementia: Continuing the Conversation for People with Down Syndrome
This updated panel will share the latest findings, practical applications, and ethical considerations across the lifespan for people with Down syndrome who may face Alzheimer’s disease. View Flyer
Special Olympics Inclusive Health Initiative Grant Project
The NTG is actively undertaking a grant-funded project to provide training/education and technical assistance on intellectual disability and dementia in alignment with CMS' new GUIDE Model initiative. Project details...
Project ECHO Series on Dementia and Intellectual Disability - The 2025 Spring Series has Completed!
The NTG and URI/VCU GWEPs held our 10th series of ECHO programs on topics related to intellectual disability and dementia. The URI/VCU/NTG ECHO 2025 series ran from April 21 - June 16. Program details...
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