Tuesday December 01, 2020 from
Presenter
Director,JGH Memory Clinic
Division of Geriatric Medicine
Jewish General Hospital
Overview
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In this workshop we will look at the management of problems that arise in dealing with memory loss that are not treated with medications by discussing several clinical cases. We will cover the spectrum from Mild Cognitive Impairment to advanced dementia. Topics to be covered include prevention and delay of progression of cognitive deficits, legal issues, management of difficult behaviours non responsive to medication, support and education of caregivers, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on dementia care.
Objectives
As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Be able to guide dementia caregivers to community support and resources
- Feel more comfortable counseling caregivers as to how to deal with behavior problems in dementia
- Be able to make recommendations to their patients on how to prevent or delay dementia
Recommended Reading Websites
Activities for dementia patients
Resources for health care professionals Alzheimer’
Caregiver Resouces Alzheimer’s Society of Canada
Resources for patients-dealing with a new diagnosi
Dementia Risk Reduction Resources
Video Tips to Prevent Dementia
Lectures by Susan Vaitekunas
| When | Session | Talk Title | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tue-01 15:20 - 16:20 |
The art of medicine - Treating dementia without pharmaceuticals - Susan Vaitekunas | The art of medicine - Treating dementia without pharmaceuticals |