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The Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging and Dementia Friendly Denver present “Dementia 101: Risk Reduction, Research, and Treatment”
September 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Another class is offered on October 15, 2024 from 10:30 – 11:45
Join us for a free monthly seminar!
You’re invited to our free zoom seminar hosted by Dementia Friendly Denver’s JJ Jordan titled Alzheimer’s/Dementia 101 – Facts, Treatments, Caregiving, Research, Risk Reduction. This seminar will explore the risk factors, warning signs, and lifestyle changes that could lower your risk for dementia. This seminar is offered monthly.
This free class covers the following topics:
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
What are the most common types of dementia?
What are the warning signs for dementia?
Cognitive issues might not be dementia
How to get a dementia diagnosis
Stages of dementia
Dementia communication, interaction, and behavior tips
Caregiver challenges and self-care
Community resources available
How we can make communities more dementia friendly
The latest promising research and treatment updates
10 things you can do at any age to reduce dementia risk
We hope you can join us!
If you are having trouble registering, please email alice.andrastek@du.edu.
Please note: This is a new registration system. You will need to create an account, and then register for the event. If you do not get a registration confirmation email, it means you only created an account. Please make sure you register!