"What is Dementia?"

Conversations with Dr. Tam Cummings - A Monthly Education Series for the Dementia Caregiver

Thursday, January 21, 2021 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ET, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CT

Featuring Guest Speaker Tam Cummings, Ph.D., Gerontologist
Author, Untangling Alzheimer’s: The Guide for Families and Professionals

During this webinar, Dr. Cummings will explain what dementia is and what is happening to the brain of a Person with Dementia (PWD). Using a cancer diagnosis and resulting care as an example, families will be able to identify the need to treat dementia as distinct diseases of the brain, with predictable stages and behaviors.

Five questions about dementia which will address most concerns from family members and guide them in understanding dementia, how this disease destroys their loved one’s brain, and how the disease causes a decline in their loved one.

ENROLLING IS EASY! Register in advance for this Zoom webinar by visiting the LINK:
https://tinyurl.com/y5t6n6gf  
Questions can be directed to VirtualSeminars@arden-courts.org

"The Lobes of the Brain"

Conversations with Dr. Tam Cummings - A Monthly Education Series for the Dementia Caregiver

Thursday, February 4, 2021 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ET, 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. CT

Featuring Guest Speaker Tam Cummings, Ph.D., Gerontologist
Author, Untangling Alzheimer’s: The Guide for Families and Professionals

Dementia attacks and destroys the brain during the disease process. As each lobe of the brain becomes damaged, the Person with Dementia will display different and unique behaviors indicating which lobe of the brain is being affected. Learn about the lobes of the brain, what they should do and what they begin to do once cellular structures, neurotransmitters and normal function are impaired.

The behaviors displayed by a PWD serves as clues to how far along they are in their dementia journey and can indicate what to expect next.  Knowing the changes in brain function helps prepare care plans incorporating the anticipated decline.

ENROLLING IS EASY! Register in advance for this Zoom webinar by visiting the LINK:
https://tinyurl.com/yy9fetlb 
Questions can be directed to VirtualSeminars@arden-courts.org 

Loneliness and Social Isolation’s Impact on Aging

A Free Virtual Dementia Education Webinar

Tuesday February 16, 2021 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT

Featuring Guest Speaker Karra Harrington, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Center for Healthy Aging
The Pennsylvania State University
Clinical Psychologist

During this webinar, Dr. Karra Harrington will discuss:
• Overview of loneliness and social isolation
• How do loneliness and social isolation affect older adults?
• What are the consequences of loneliness and social isolation (particularly for brain health)?
• How to recognize loneliness and what can be done to help someone who is lonely?

ENROLLING IS EASY! Register in advance for this Zoom webinar by visiting the LINK:
https://tinyurl.com/y52rbhjj
Questions can be directed to VirtualSeminars@arden-courts.org