BRAIN INJURY AND DEMENTIA: RECOGNIZING AND REDUCING RISK ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
Over the past 30 years, research has linked moderate and severe brain injury to a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia later in life. As with all dementias, they impact quality of life, shorten lifespan, and complicate efforts to effectively manage other health conditions.
This webinar will provide a brief overview of Alzheimer’s and dementia including prevalence, symptoms, and risk factors. We will explore the connection between brain injury and cognitive decline, and review the latest research findings. Lastly, we’ll provide strategies for prevention across the lifespan, including the synergistic impact of adopting an overall healthy lifestyle to protect the brain and share helpful dementia-related resources available in your community. This webinar costs $25.
During this session, the thoughts and opinions expressed are those of the presenter and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Brain Injury Association of New York State.
About the presenter:
Erica joined the Alzheimer’s Association in 2013 and is currently the Director of Community Outreach for the NYS Coalition of Alzheimer’s Association Chapters. In her role, Erica works collaboratively with key stakeholders, government entities and partners to build partnerships that promote a greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as a public health issue, raise awareness of brain health and risk reduction strategies and increase the reach of services available through the Alzheimer’s Association. Erica specializes in health system initiatives, community engagement and professional development and is active on several public health and aging related committees across New York State.
BIANYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions as a provider for continuing competencies in the following areas: Social Work (#0539), Physical Therapy/ PT Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologists, and Occupational Therapy/OT assistants. CBIS continuing education credit and Certificates of Attendance are also available.
The Brain Injury Association of New York State thanks our Professional Development Series Presenting Sponsor, Siegel & Coonerty, Attorneys at Law, for their support in underwriting this program.