Care Connection Webinar
Care Connection Webinar: Supporting Older Adults with Mental Health Challenges and Dementia
This session presents an approach to navigating and differentiating the symptoms of mental health challenges and dementia among older adults. Speaker: Art Walaszek, MD Vice Chair for Education and Faculty […]
Care Connection Webinar: An Ounce of Prevention: What Makes Sense for Me and my Loved One
Rosanne Leipzig, MD, PhD, will speak to us about what caregivers should be doing for their preventive health and how to prioritize what makes sense for our loved ones. Speaker: […]
Care Connection Webinar: Functional Psychology for Peak Performance
Dr. Brant Cortright will talk about common factors that lead to cognitive decline as well as dietary, nutritional, and other physical and psychological factors that bring about radiant brain health.
Which Legal Documents Are Needed When Alzheimer’s Touches Your Family? – Care Connection Webinar
There may come a time when you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s. Regardless of the stage, it can take a deeply emotional, legal, and financial toll on your family. Join us as we point out some issues your family may face and how planning and a few simple legal documents related to Alzheimer's can […]
Special Edition Care Connection: Depression in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments
Dr. Hinrichsen will speak about the difference between everyday depression and chronic depression as well as the challenges of clinically elevated symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults. Guest […]
What You Need to Know for a Successful Journey Through the Medical Care Maze – Care Connection Webinar
Gerda Maissel, MD, certified patient advocate, also known as "Dr. Gerda the Medical Sherpa," will describe the different types of care management available to patients and their caregivers and how […]
Care Connection Webinar: Empowering Your Loved One Through Dementia-Friendly Home Design
Dementia-friendly design helps empower your client or loved one. When a home incorporates the design elements of someone's changing needs, the person's risk of falling is reduced, memory is aided, and the client or loved one has more freedom to use his/her own abilities. Kelly Gilligan and Nettie Harper, co-founders of Inspired Memory Care Inc., will […]
Care Connection Webinar: Addressing Behavioral & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
About 90% of people with dementia will experience behavioral & psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) sometime over the course of their illness. BPSD can be distressing to the person and their caregivers, can affect a person's ability to live independently, and can be dangerous. We will discuss how to assess BPSD and how to manage […]
Care Connection Webinar: Preventing Neurocognitive Decline: Before and After Diagnosis
It is estimated that up to 40% of risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease are modifiable, meaning that we can actually alter our lifestyles to reduce our risk. Even after diagnosis, […]
Care Connection Webinar: Exercise in Senior Centers Reduces Cognitive Impairment
Dr. Kieran Reid will speak about recent studies that have shown that dedicated physical exercise programs in senior centers for older adults have been able to not only reduce the number of falls but improve cognitive function. He will also describe his efforts to develop senior center-based physical activity programs that can achieve these goals and […]
