Dementia Overview
Dementia Overview
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Lewy Body Dementia and Current Research Studies
Keith Fargo, PhD on 04/15/2025We are joined by the Lewy Body Dementia Association to discuss scientific breakthroughs that are speeding progress in LBD trials, and learn where to find out more if you or someone you know may be interested in volunteering for ongoing or future research studies.
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Managing Lewy Body Dementia
Julia Wood MOT, OTR/L, Lewy Body Dementia Association on 08/14/2024Lewy body dementia (LBD) is likely the most common type of dementia you have not heard about. It is the second most common cause of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease (AD), but varies greatly from AD in many ways. Learn more about makes LBD so unique, misunderstood, and challenging to diagnose and treat.
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Who’s In Your Circle?
Carey Candrian, PhD on 06/26/2024We look at the importance of creating social circles in the LGBTQ community while navigating dementia. Being LGBTQ and living with dementia and/or caring for someone with dementia brings many unique challenges to the journey. Join us to discuss the importance of creating social circles of support and strategies for doing so. We will also identify community resources to support caring for someone living with dementia.
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Culturally Specific Dementia Care
Sharon Napper, CDP, Professional Trainer, Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Richmond Chapter on 05/08/2024Dementia does not discriminate - it affects people of all cultures and backgrounds. People’s backgrounds and beliefs inform their sense of self, how they understand, feel about, and respond to other people and their environment - including diagnoses, health and care organizations and their staff. It is important to know how to best provide care to meet one's needs while recognizing their cultural values and beliefs. Join us for an in-depth training on cultural specific care and how you can meet the person where they are with their needs.
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Contributing to Dementia Research
Dr. Robert W. Turner II, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences on 03/13/2024By taking part in research, volunteers play a vital role in helping scientists understand more about the complex diseases that cause dementia. This means new ways to diagnose, prevent and treat these diseases can be developed and tested. Progress in dementia research just wouldn’t be made without the contributions volunteers make by participating in research. Learn more about the why and how of dementia research.
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Parkinson's Dementia
James Leverenz, MD, Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health on 10/03/2023Learn more about what you and your family should know about Parkinson's Disease. We will discuss a basic overview of Parkinson’s disease, along with what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms.
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Frontotemporal Dementia: What, How, Why?
Esther Kane, MSN, RN-CDP, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration on 09/13/2023What is frontotemporal degeneration (FTD)? Did you know it is the most common form of dementia for people under the age of 60? Learn more about FTD, including the signs and symptoms, how it differs from other dementias, and the resources available locally and through AFTD.
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Dementia, Depression, Delirium
Vivek Sinha, M.D., Family Medicine, Board Certified American Board of Family Medicine on 04/12/2023Dementia, depression, and delirium can have many overlapping symptoms that can be hard to distinguish as a care partner. Both delirium and depression can cause cognitive changes that can easily be mistaken for dementia – but they can be treated differently to help your loved one significantly! Learn more about these 3 Ds and how to work with your physician to tell the difference.
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Disparities in Dementia Care
Carl V. Hill, Ph.D., MPH on 02/22/2023Alzheimer’s and other dementia disproportionately affect older Black and Hispanic Americans compared to older Whites, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Dr. Carl V. Hill, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer for the Alzheimer’s Association, will join us to discuss how recent research ties poor social determinants of health and health equity issues to disproportionate rates of dementia in minority populations.
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It is Lewy? Information and Support from the Lewy Body Dementia Association
Brandi Hackett, LMSW, C-ASWCM on 01/11/2023Lewy body dementias (LBD) affect an estimated 1.4 million individuals in the United States. Though many families are affected by this disease, few individuals and medical professionals are aware of the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, or even that LBD exists! Join us to learn more common symptoms, presentations of LBD, and ways to live well going forward.
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