Ask Dr. Tam Questions
What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Dear Lucy: Dementia and Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors
Join Dear Lucy as she explains how and why inappropriate sexual behaviors may appear in dementia, what situations can spark them, and how caregivers can navigate these moments with confidence […]
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Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them
Dr. Bendheim will introduce the hallmarks of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease (AD); including the common symptoms, clinical and pathological features, diagnostic criteria, and risk factors. He will share the FDA […]
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Supporting Independence & Dignity: Managing Self-Care in Dementia
Dementia is a progressive brain disease that can change a person’s ability to manage everyday self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, bathing, and toileting. These changes are not a choice […]
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Truth, Lies, and Compassion: Ethical Communication in Dementia Care
This presentation explores the ethical and practical challenges of truth-telling in dementia caregiving. It examines when honesty supports well-being—and when compassionate redirection or “therapeutic fibbing” may be more appropriate. Through […]
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Ask Dr. Tam Questions
What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]
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Caring Through ALS: Supporting Your Loved One While Sustaining Yourself
Caring for someone with ALS is both deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. This session offers caregivers practical guidance, emotional support, and essential tools to help navigate the ALS journey with […]
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Depresión en la etapa tardía de la vida
¿Puede la depresión en etapas posteriores de la vida estar relacionada con el deterioro cognitivo o incluso con la demencia? El Dr. Nestor H. Praderio, MD, analizará los riesgos, el […]
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Making the Transition: When a Loved One With Dementia Needs More Care
Join Dear Lucy as she discusses how to identify when moving a loved one into a care facility may be the right next step. The session will cover common warning […]
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Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care
Explore the evidence-based benefits of music engagement for older adults living with dementia and related cognitive impairments. Participants will learn how to use favorite music purposefully to achieve targeted outcomes […]