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[...]https://youtu.be/gL0iS6aUInY?si=ZgbBn9taum9e4g-j Description: This webinar presents core competencies in delivering primary care to individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or related dementias. The clinical presentation of AD and the rate of progression varies among affected individuals, but early-, middle-, and late-stage
[...]You can view the webinar recording below. Supporting documents, such as webinar slides, are available to download by scrolling to the attachments section below. Description: This webinar presents core competencies needed for the assessment and diagnosis of cognitive impairment in
[...]Click Here to Access the Spotlight on Volunteers of America Minnesota-Wisconsin Nearly one in four older adults dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia,1 and dually eligible older adults have higher rates of chronic conditions than
[...]https://youtu.be/XWEVFsFK4NI?si=dZ2YU4IL0DxunrFD Description: Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, affects an estimated 5.8 million Americans, is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and is a leading cause of disability and poor health for older adults.¹ The
[...]Atypical dementia syndromes refers to dementias other than the more common diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Examples include vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and frontotemporal dementia. They are sometimes confused with AD. This tip sheet provides an overview and
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