Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Fundamentals for Supporters
Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. And every 66 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s.
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Series Overview
Defining Dementia 101: What You Should Know 16 Min
Understand what Alzheimer’s and dementia are and how it affects the brain and behavior.
What Actually Causes Alzheimer’s, & Can You Prevent It? 15 Min
In this session, Dr. Dom simplifies the complex science behind the disease and discusses different types of dementia.
Here’s What the Screening Process Looks Like for Alzheimer’s 21 Min
In this session, Dr. Dom takes our host through a mini-cognitive assessment for dementia. This test is something you can complete yourself or with a loved one.
How to Spot the Signs of Alzheimer’s 21 Min
Dr. Dom provides a history of Alzheimer’s, discusses the causes of the disease, and how you can spot the signs.
How to “Correctly” Interact With Someone With Alzheimer’s 24 Min
Properly caring for a loved one with dementia can be tricky. In this session, Dr. Dom details what supporters need to know and what they should do when it comes to caring for that loved one.
Here Are the Treatment Options for Someone with Alzheime’s 30 Min
Learn the variety of treatment options and how to seek out the specialist that is right for your loved one with dementia.
How to Find the Right Long-Term Care for Someone With Alzheimer’s 6 Min
When seeking out long-term care for a loved with dementia, Dr. Dom has some specific do’s and don’ts for you to follow.
How to Manage Your Caregiver Stress & Burnout 11 Min
When caring for someone else, it’s critical you also care for yourself. Dr. Dom provides expert tips and tools to ensure your own wellness.
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About the Series
For someone living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it is crucial that their supporters learn how to effectively navigate this confusing disorder.
This series will teach you how to spot the signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia, tools to prevent its onset in the first place, how to successfully interact with your loved one as the disease progresses, and how to correctly navigate long-term care.
This is your crash course in caring for those who cared for you.
Who is this series for?
This series is great for anyone who wants to better understand these complex diseases.
This series is primarily for supporters who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
In this series, you’ll discover:
- The science behind Alzheimer’s and dementia
- The causes and prevention techniques as they relate to the disease
- How supporters can best care for their loved one with dementia
- How to find a proper provider and the treatment options currently available
“Empowering people, especially caregivers, for those with such a confusing diagnosis is going to really, really make a difference. And that makes me feel so good.”
Double Board Certified Psychiatrist, D.O.
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You can get free access to all 8 segments of this video series when you become a MedCircle Member. You’ll also get access to every video series from the MedCircle doctors.
