Dementia Minds™ Recorded Webinars
Characterizing Adult Neurocognitive Disorders and Adapting Care to Enhance Quality of Life
In this recorded program from 2023, Dementia Minds™ members discuss different types of adult neurocognitive disorders and share our personal experiences with common symptoms.
A Message to Health Care Providers: How to Deliver a Dementia Diagnosis
Hear directly from members of the Dementia Minds™ Doctors with Dementia group as we candidly share lived experiences and perspectives on how the health care system can deliver a dementia diagnosis with compassion, clarity, and connection to essential resources.
Making the Most of Discussions with Your Doctor
In this 2023 webinar, members of the Dementia Minds™ Doctors with Dementia group share practical guidance for communicating more effectively with your health care provider about possible dementia symptoms and for navigating the process of seeking a dementia diagnosis.
A Prescription for Change: Improving the Dementia Diagnosis Experience
In this 2023 webinar, members of the Dementia Minds™ Doctors with Dementia group share personal reflections on the challenges of obtaining a dementia diagnosis and explore opportunities to improve the experience for others.
What Researchers Need to Know From the Perspective of Persons Living with Dementia
What do dementia and medical researchers need to know from people living with dementia? In this recorded webinar, members of Dementia Minds™ share insights and practical recommendations to help shape more meaningful, person-centered research practices.
Tech Tools for Dementia Support: Empowering Service Providers
This 2024 presentation introduced technology-related resources co-created by National Council of Dementia Minds and Maine Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP). These resources are designed for service providers and are intended to be shared with individuals living with dementia.
Introducing the Dementia Symptoms Checklist
This presentation from August 2024 introduces a checklist designed by our Doctors with Dementia group to help individuals understand and recognize common dementia symptoms and experiences. The checklist is a tool to help bridge communication gaps and foster better discussions between health care providers and individuals experiencing cognitive change.
Benefits of an Early Diagnosis
A dementia diagnosis is never easy. But as people living with dementia, we can tell you that seeking and receiving an early diagnosis has helped us. In this webinar from 2024, we share how learning our diagnosis allowed us and our families to better understand our symptoms, make informed choices, and stay connected to what matters most.
Living Well with Dementia
What does it mean to live well with dementia? In this 2024 webinar, members of Dementia Minds™ share personal stories and insights from our lived experience, showing how life after diagnosis can continue to include meaning, purpose, connection, and joy. Watch as we address stigma, challenge common myths, and replace despair with hope.
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