Healthy Brain and Healthy Aging
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that […]
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Understanding and Managing Behavioral Symptoms with LBD – Techniques of Support and Information for Medical Discussions
Are you a care partner supporting someone with Lewy body dementia? This presentation will provide a deeper dive into symptoms that can be experienced by those with LBD – especially […]
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Saying Goodbye to Someone with Alzheimer’s
Grief and loss cause many emotions and feelings. Not all of them have to be negative. There can be peace and hope intertwined within the feelings of emptiness and sadness. […]
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Dear Lucy: Why does Dementia Sometimes Cause Hallucinations, Delusions ,and Paranoia
This session will describe what are they symptoms of hallucinations, delusions and paranoia, and why they happen. Lucy will provide tips on how to handle these behaviors, as well as what caregivers need to do, or not do.
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Creative Caregiving for Alzheimer’s
Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging, rewarding, overwhelming and meaningful...All at the same time. Sometimes strategies work and sometimes they do not. Join gerontologist, Dr. Natalee Oliver, DSW, as we discuss and learn strategies, tips & techniques to find solace, humor and positivity in the midst of this complex journey.
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Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors
Inappropriate sexual behaviors are a disturbing thing that can happen when someone has dementia. It can be one of the most challenging behaviors for caregivers. The session will address this issue with tips for caregivers on how to manage the behavior and have a better understanding of why this could happen.
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Avoiding the Potholes of the Dementia Journey
Most of us have heard about the stages of dementia and how they impact the one for whom you are caring. This presentation will focus on how caregivers of persons […]
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Voices of Alzheimer’s
Join Jim Taylor, President and CEO of Voices of Alzheimer’s as he describes his journey of being a caregiver to his wife Geri since 2012 and the rewards and “burdens” […]
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Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them
Paul Bendheim, MD, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, founder of BrainSavers, and author of The Brain Training Revolution will summarize the new science of […]
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Toileting, Incontinence and Dementia
Many caregivers have a very hard time dealing with as well as talking about dementia and toileting. Helping someone with dementia with their toileting tasks, can be very difficult and […]