In this presentation, Chandra Wilson provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) in Indian Country and shares on ways to do a community assessment and important questions… […]
Keyword: dementia
The River: A Native Story About Indigenous Aging
The River Story applies a Native American cultural analogy to the topic of dementia. This updated version of The River Story has been created for use in the adaptation of… […]
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Mini Cog
The Mini-Cog test can help providers detect possible cognitive impairment in older patients. […]
Drugs and Dementia (Memory Enhancers?) | November 10, 2022
In this presentation, Eric Metterhausen, PharmD, BCPS, CPP, CPH, presents on what medications may help memory in patients with Alzheimer’s (including removal of exacerbating medications, as well as cholinesterase inhibitors,… […]
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NW Elders ECHO | November 8th, 2022
The Northwest Elders and Knowledge Keepers ECHO session took place on November 8th, 2022. In this presentation, Chandra Wilson provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). The… […]
Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment | September 8, 2022
Early detection of impaired cognition can slow progression and improve function in Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of progressive dementia, help persons living with dementia and their family to prepare… […]
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End-of-Life Care for Elders With Dementia | August 11, 2022
In this presentation, Rhonda Oakes, MSN, BSN, RN, CHPN, discusses end of life care for persons with dementia. She highlights how each elders journey is unique, the cultural considerations for… […]
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Diabetes and Dementia | April 14, 2022
In this presentation, J. Neil Henderson, PhD, discusses the connection between Diabetes and Dementia and poses the questions; are we inducing dementia in Indian Country? How much and what types… […]
Merging Mentation and What Matters: Brain Health in Aging | March 24, 2022
In this session, Emily Trittschuh, PhD, discusses brain health in aging and the 4Ms of aging; Mentation, Mobility, Medicines, and Matters (as in what matters). This is shared with an… […]
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Brain Health in Indian Country | March 10, 2022
Social capital is associated with better health, lower risks for dementia, disability, and mortality. In the vast majority of cases Alzheimer’s disease is not inherited. The most important risk factor… […]
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