This MedEdVid re: “2018 Understanding and Responding to the Challenging Behaviors of Alzheimer’s Disease [AD]” by the University of Texas Health Science Center {UTHSCSA}/University of Texas Health~San Antonio {UTH-SA} NeuroPyschology Professor Mitzi M. Gonzales, PhD. Introduction by Texas Lutheran grad and Alzheimer’s Association rep Roy Lopez, Jr.
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Sarah Kremen, MD speaks at The California Dementia Healthcare Summit held on May 3, 2018 focused on putting dementia detection, diagnosis, and clinical care tools into practice. The Summit engaged 170 healthcare champions in improving clinical dementia care within health plans, physician provider groups (PPGs), and managed long-term services and support agencies.
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Hospitalizations can be common in persons living with dementia; however, they are not always appropriate. Watch our video to learn what to do if your loved one needs to be hospitalized, why hospitalizations can be challenging, when going to the hospital is the best choice, and what some alternatives might be.
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People with dementia can slowly lose their communication skills as the disease progresses. This can lead to challenges with communication that may cause frustration. Watch our video to learn how to identify signs of communication challenges and for tips on effective communication.
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Recreational activities have a wide range of benefits for persons with dementia, including improving behavioral issues and prolonging functional abilities. Watch our video to learn about appropriate activities for each stage of dementia and how to be successful in pursuing these activities.
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Clinical research studies play a vital role in healthcare and allow us to find new ways to save lives. Watch our video to learn what it means to participate in a research study and the differences between clinical trials and observational studies.
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Brain donations are used by researchers to learn more about dementia and find new ways to treat the disease. Watch our video to understand what it means to donate one’s brain for research, and why you should consider donating. This video also provides an overview of the brain donation process and answers frequently asked questions.
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Persons with dementia may need to change their living situation as their needs evolve. Watch our video to learn about the best time to start looking into alternate living situations and the various types of facilities and other resources available to plan for the future.
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LGBTQ+ adults living with dementia face can many challenges. Watch our video to learn how Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect LGBTQ+ identifying individuals. This video reviews common concerns and how to address them.
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