Webinar Archives - International Association for Indigenous Aging

Seminars – The Brain Health Academy

The Brain Health Academy offers free, evidence-based courses for health and wellness professionals on ways to help people reduce their risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The 2022 Academy series is comprised of six seminars, including a “101” course that provides an overview of dementia risk reduction and information about serving high-risk patients and delivering deliver ...

Webinar – Indian Country Dementia ECHO – Brain Health in Indian Country

Hosted by Indian Country ECHO. 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 for Alzheimer’s disease is age. In this presentation, Blythe Winchester MD, MPH, CMD, AGSF, discusses brain health in Indian Country. ...

Webinar – Indian Country Dementia ECHO – Detection of Impaired Cognition Which has Impact on Function (Dementia): Earlier is Better!

Hosted by Indian Country ECHO. 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 and adapt, and can help find and treat conditions that can be halted or reversed or respond to specific therapeutics. ...

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