Dementia - What's Normal and What's Not?
Unlocking the Doors of Dementia with LAUREN
English - September 20, 2019 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness dementia alzheimer's caregiving care management parkinson's lewy body vascular dementia Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode of Unlocking the Doors of Dementia with LAUREN, we address what's normal memory decline and what's not. Lauren also discusses types of dementia, as well as behaviors that can result, including agitation, aggression, and anger. She also addresses frequently asked questions such as, "Can dementia be prevented or delayed?" and "How aware are people with dementia of their impairment?" She closes the episode by addressing the importance of aging with respect and dignity.
Lauren is joined in the studio by Marilyn Lyon, Director of Community Engagement for Family Connect Care, and Tom Spiglanin who produces the podcast.