More than 6 million Americans are currently living with dementia yet 50 percent of those with the disease are undiagnosed. One in three older Americans will develop Alzheimer’s, a disease that will most impact our future and our families. This webinar reviews the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease for the whole family and the nation, including the concept of “the long good-bye” and how families can plan for a caregiving journey that may last 10–20 years. Sherri also talks about the latest trend in wellness: brain health for all ages.
What you will learn:
- The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s and the three stages of the disease progression
- A virtual tour of the brain and neuroscience to understand how the disease affects not just memory but personality and behavioral changes and how to manage those changes as a caregiver
- Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s and scientifically supported brain health initiatives for ages 20–50
Presenter: Sherri Snelling, M.A.G.; Consultant and Corporate Gerontologist
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