Description: If you are living with MCI or dementia, you are invited to our summer mini-series. During this session, we will discuss the great ways that care partners, family, friends, and members of your community can best support you. We will discuss the big and small things that people do that support you and what we appreciate most about our care partners. Please note each session is repeated. This is to keep the groups small enough for meaningful discussion. It is best if you can attend either session A or B each time so that you get to know others in the group. However, please attend as you are able.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/
If you are living with MCI or dementia, you are invited to our summer mini-series. During this session we will discuss the great ways that care partners, family, friends, and members of your community can best support you. We will discuss the big and small things that people do that support you and what we appreciate most about our care partners. Please note each session is repeated. This is to keep the groups small enough for meaningful discussion. It is best if you can attend either session A or B each time so that you get to know others in the group. However, please attend as you are able.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/
Webinar 5: Characterizing Adult Neurocognitive Diseases and Adapting Care to Enhance Quality of Life – November 16
Drawing from our own experiences, we will delve into the underlying biological basis of major adult neurocognitive diseases. By sharing our personal stories and strategies, we aim to inspire support professionals and individuals with dementia to optimize their independence, happiness, and overall well-being.
Register for Webinar 5: Characterizing Adult Neurocognitive Diseases and Adapting Care to Enhance Quality of Life
November 16 at 1:00 pm EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT)
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4b1HRPhoQPy7Qsz_NMgqig
National Council of Dementia Minds is Proud to Introduce a Webinar Series by Doctors with Dementia
Introducing Doctors with Dementia.
Welcome to “Doctors with Dementia: Flipping the Script.” We are a dedicated group of retired physicians living with various types of dementia. We invite you to join us for a series of webinars in which we will share our perspectives as educators and advocates. Our goal is to change the way we approach dementia care. Please join us to enhance your understanding of cognitive impairment, improve communication and care skills, and be a part of a collaborative and compassionate approach to supporting persons living with dementia.
Who Should Attend Our Webinars?
Our webinars are relevant and beneficial for a wide range of attendees, including:
Dates, Time, and Registration
Webinars will be held every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT) beginning October 19 through November 16. We encourage you to attend the entire series, but you are welcome to attend only one or more.
Let us challenge the prevailing notion that a dementia diagnosis signifies only the end. Through real-life examples and testimonials, we will share the myriad benefits of an early diagnosis. Improved quality of life, preserved relationships, financial well-being, and employer support are just some of the transformative outcomes we have witnessed. Join us in embracing the possibilities beyond diagnosis and envisioning a future filled with hope.
Register for Webinar 3: Benefits of an Early Diagnosis
November 2 at 1:00 pm EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT)
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p0sPYGSVQe-Q-hq5nyXU_w
National Council of Dementia Minds is Proud to Introduce a Webinar Series by Doctors with Dementia
Introducing Doctors with Dementia.
Welcome to “Doctors with Dementia: Flipping the Script.” We are a dedicated group of retired physicians living with various types of dementia. We invite you to join us for a series of webinars in which we will share our perspectives as educators and advocates. Our goal is to change the way we approach dementia care. Please join us to enhance your understanding of cognitive impairment, improve communication and care skills, and be a part of a collaborative and compassionate approach to supporting persons living with dementia.
Who Should Attend Our Webinars?
Our webinars are relevant and beneficial for a wide range of attendees, including:
Dates, Time, and Registration
Webinars will be held every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT) beginning October 19 through November 16. We encourage you to attend the entire series, but you are welcome to attend only one or more.
Webinar 2: Discussions with Your Doctor – October 26
Allow us to guide you through effective communication strategies when discussing changes and seeking a diagnosis with your healthcare provider. We share insights and practical advice based on our own experiences living with dementia. Discover how you can be prepared, engage your doctor, and ensure your voice is heard. Additionally, we will explore the crucial role of family members and care partners in supporting individuals with dementia throughout the healthcare process.
Register for Webinar 2: Discussions with Your Doctor
October 26 at 1:00 pm EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT)
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hdAU3A5MS3CIVSdtvxnTWg
National Council of Dementia Minds is Proud to Introduce a Webinar Series by Doctors with Dementia
Introducing Doctors with Dementia.
Welcome to “Doctors with Dementia: Flipping the Script.” We are a dedicated group of retired physicians living with various types of dementia. We invite you to join us for a series of webinars in which we will share our perspectives as educators and advocates. Our goal is to change the way we approach dementia care. Please join us to enhance your understanding of cognitive impairment, improve communication and care skills, and be a part of a collaborative and compassionate approach to supporting persons living with dementia.
Who Should Attend Our Webinars?
Our webinars are relevant and beneficial for a wide range of attendees, including:
Dates, Time, and Registration
Webinars will be held every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT) beginning October 19 through November 16. We encourage you to attend the entire series, but you are welcome to attend only one or more.
Walk with us on a deeply personal journey as we confront the challenges we faced in obtaining a dementia diagnosis. Together, we address the view of dementia as a death sentence and the stigma associated with dementia within the healthcare profession. We seek to change how medical professionals perceive and treat individuals living with dementia. Learn about the vital role of self-advocacy and the power of support systems in navigating this journey. Let’s cultivate hope and resilience together.
Register for Webinar 1: Prescription for Change
October 19 at 1:00 pm EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT)
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XfMrfE13RMy58AVoJUdvsw
National Council of Dementia Minds is Proud to Introduce a Webinar Series by Doctors with Dementia
Introducing Doctors with Dementia.
Welcome to “Doctors with Dementia: Flipping the Script.” We are a dedicated group of retired physicians living with various types of dementia. We invite you to join us for a series of webinars in which we will share our perspectives as educators and advocates. Our goal is to change the way we approach dementia care. Please join us to enhance your understanding of cognitive impairment, improve communication and care skills, and be a part of a collaborative and compassionate approach to supporting persons living with dementia.
Who Should Attend Our Webinars?
Our webinars are relevant and beneficial for a wide range of attendees, including:
Dates, Time, and Registration
Webinars will be held every Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT) beginning October 19 through November 16. We encourage you to attend the entire series, but you are welcome to attend only one or more.
Join us for a presentation featuring Dementia Minds participants Dr. Joanna Fix, Cyndy Hund, and a team of Duke University Researchers. This presentation will share the final results of an 8-week research study exploring the ways in which dementia impacts the financial well-being of persons living with dementia and care partners. The team used a creative research method called Photovoice to explore this topic using photography and in-depth discussion. The session will end with an open discussion for attendees to further discuss the financial impact of dementia on families.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/
The experience of interacting with healthcare providers is shared by three persons living with dementia. The panelists will share what works well and what challenges they face when working with healthcare providers. They will share tips, strategies, and workarounds to help support and empower them on their healthcare journey. This educational opportunity is offered at no cost to attendees. Approval is pending for 1 clinical CEU for social workers and 1 CNE for nurses.
1:00 - 2:00 pm EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 pm MT, 10:00 pm PT)
National Council of Dementia Minds is hosting a special "Meeting of the Minds" session for persons living with dementia. During this meeting, we will explore things we wish our care partners knew. This is a closed meeting for persons living with dementia or MCI only. Please note each session is repeated. This is to keep the groups small enough for meaningful discussion.
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT)
National Council of Dementia Minds is hosting a special "Meeting of the Minds" session for persons living with dementia. During this meeting, we will explore things we wish our care partners knew. This is a closed meeting for persons living with dementia or MCI only. Please note each session is repeated. This is to keep the groups small enough for meaningful discussion.
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST (12:00 pm CT, 11:00 am MT, 10:00 am PT)
