Lessons in Dementia is a new educational series from HSRC’s Adult Day Health & Alzheimer’s Services. Check this page often for updates regarding upcoming presentations. For more information, call 707-443-9747 x2217, or email adhs@humsenior.org.
Upcoming Presentations
Join us on Monday, March 27, from 2-3 pm when Kaitlyn Green from HSRC’s Adult Day Health & Alzheimer’s Services will discuss “Managing Dementia-Related Behaviors.”
For more information or to register, see the event flyer, call 707-443-9747 ext. 2217 or email adhs@humsenior.org.
Past Presentations
Links to handouts and other information from past Lessons in Dementia presentations can be found below.
- Thursday, February 23, 2023: Dr. Celeste Sayles-Croy from the Open Door Eureka Community Health and Wellness Center presented “Alzheimer’s Medication Trials,” featuring information about the two new medications recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer’s-type dementia.
- Monday, January 23, 2023: Juliannah Harris, MSAT, of Tri-County Independent Living presented “Assistive Technologies.” This session featured information about assistive technology including devices for medication management, memory, communication, personal emergency response, specialized phones, devices designed to support caregivers and more.
- Monday, December 5, 2022: Andrew Levine, PhD, ABPP from North Coast Neuropsychiatry presented “Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes.” This session addresses the shared symptoms of Parkinson’s plus syndromes and Parkinson’s disease and their different underlying causes, as well as treatments.
- Monday, July 25, 2022: “Activity Programming,” presented by David Van Reusen, Assistant Director of Redwood Coast PACE. This presentation addressed the importance of activities for those with cognitive deficits, and offered tips and suggestions for promoting their engagement in activities.