This presentation titled “Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia in Native Communities: Memory Loss and Caregiving in the Rocky Mountain Region and Beyond” seeks to promote a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and highlights advances that promise to improve assessment and care. Presented by Dr. Peter Pressman of the University of Colorado, Karen Hoffman of …
Article – Planning for the Future After a Dementia Diagnosis
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, it may be difficult to think beyond the day-to-day. However, taking steps now can help prepare for a smoother tomorrow. Over time, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and related dementias will make it difficult to think clearly. Planning as early as …
Booklet – 10 Early Signs of Abnormal Memory Changes Adapted for American Indian and Alaska Native
A booklet produced by the Wyoming Center on Aging that is an adaptation of the Alzheimer’s Association 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s for American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Hard copies are available for shipping. For more information contact: University of Wyoming Booklet on 10 Signs of Memory Changes Wyoming Center on Aging wycoa@uwyo.edu ...