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Past Webinar

medical update on alzheimer's disease: prevention to palliation

Original Air Date: February 15, 2017 | 10am (PST) / 1pm (EST)
Online via GoToWebinar

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The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease is growing and is expected to escalate rapidly in coming years, as baby boomers turn 65 and older-- the age range of greatest risk of Alzheimer's. Dr. Kristoffer Rhoads, a clinical neuropsychologist, who is specialized in the evaluation and treatment of dementia and neurodegenerative disorders will describe the magnitude of the problem and help us understand how to advocate for early and accurate diagnosis and will describe new prevention techniques and early stage treatment. Lifestyle interventions such as exercise, diet, cognitive stimulation and increasing social support are showing promising results. Dr. Rhoads will also discuss local and national resources for memory loss and dementia, and include information about the Washington State Plan and Dementia Action Collaborative. 

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Dr. Rhoads
About the Speaker:
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Dr. Rhoads
, is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine and is the primary neuropsychologist for the Memory and Brain Wellness Center at Harborview Medical Center. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Washington Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and was recently appointed as Chair of the Health/Medical Care Subcommittee for the Washington State Working Group to develop and implement a state plan for Alzheimer’s disease.  He currently Chairs the Bree Collaborative workgroup to address best practices for dementia care in the state of Washington. He is a frequent speaker and publishes in the area of dementia and is currently developing a tool to help primary care providers better screen for Alzheimer’s disease.
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