Oklahoma Dementia Care Network (OkDCN)

The Oklahoma Dementia Care Network (OkDCN) is a collaborative statewide program to improve the care and health outcomes of older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their family and friend caregivers. Our mission is to enhance the care and support for the growing number of Oklahomans affected by all types of dementia.

Our Goals Are To:

• Promote a statewide network of organizations and people dedicated to improving the care of persons living with dementia and their caregivers
• Train primary care providers to assess and address the needs of older adults with dementia
• Transform primary care and long-term care settings to be age-friendly and dementia-friendly
• Deliver community-based education and training to improve dementia care and support

See below for the many ways OkDCN can help support you and your loved ones.

Run, Hide Fight: Active Shooter Planning in LTC

OkDCN will be launching a special ECHO session for Long-Term Care facilities, Assisted Living, Residential Care, Adult Care Centers & Senior Community Housing to prepare for the situation when the possibility of an active shooter might happen.

This will focus on age friendly education and resource information for professionals as it specifically relates to older adults, their family and professional caregivers. This will be a virtual event.

For more information please email or call us: Sharon-Elder@ouhsc.edu and 405-271-8133

OkDCN Class Calendar

Check out FREE OkDCN classes for family caregivers and health professionals.
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Project ECHO

The OkDCN Nursing Home Project ECHO is a collaborative model of virtual education for nursing home team members, especially in rural communities, to provide specialty geriatric care to more people, right where they live.
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Education & Resources

As a health professional caring for people who live with dementia, you can provide the best possible care by keeping your knowledge and skills up to date. Take advantage of the many types of educational opportunities and resources offered by OkDCN.
Learn more Age-Friendly Case Study

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Our Team

Meet the OkDCN team!
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OkDCN is housed within the Section of Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and is funded by a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant from the Health Resources and Service Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.