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iGeriCare Live Events - Frontotemporal Dementia and Frontal Lobe Syndromes in Dementia

iGeriCare Live Events - Driving and Dementia

iGeriCare Live Events - Promoting Brain Health

For the final free Live Event of the season, Drs. Sztramko and Levinson met virtually and share six evidence-based ways to promote brain health.We discuss the impact of specific health conditions and lifestyle choices you can make, such as your level of physical, social and cognitive activity, which will help to reduce your risk of developing dementia or slow its progression.

iGeriCare Live Events - Genetics & Dementia

Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson will meet virtually to discuss the part genetics may play in developing dementia. We will examine what genes are, the role they may play in the different types of dementia, current research, and genetic testing. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for this discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.

iGeriCare Live Events - Long-Distance Caregiving

Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson meet virtually for a discussion of how social distancing impacts caregivers of persons with dementia. We will look at in-home care, assisted living, the importance of keeping yourself healthy, and other relevant topics. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for this discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.

Hearing Loss & Dementia

Dr. Anthony Levinson of McMaster University is joined by Marilyn Reed from Baycrest Health Sciences. We will discuss the relationship between hearing loss and cognition, how to diagnose hearing loss in a person living with dementia, the benefits of hearing aids, and alternative communication strategies. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for this discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.

Debunking Dementia Myths

Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson will address common points of misinformation and separate fact from fiction when it comes to dementia. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for this discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.

Sleep and Dementia

Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson will be discussing sleep and how it can complicate caregiving for persons with dementia. We'll investigate various topics, including sleep hygiene, how insomnia affects those with and without cognitive impairment, and the effects of medication(s) on sleep. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.

Depression and Dementia

Dr. Joel Sadavoy of Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Toronto joins our own Dr. Anthony Levinson for a discussion about depression and dementia. Depression is itself a mood disorder that can affect a person’s thoughts, behaviours, feelings, and sense of well-being. There are drug and non-drug treatments available for persons with dementia and depression. Dr. Sadavoy has led the development of apps to provide support to family and professional caregivers of persons living with dementia. ‘Dementia Talk’ is a mobile app that helps caregivers respond to challenging behaviours at home. Similarly, ‘Dementia Advisor’ helps caregivers learn effective coping skills and get expert coaching through scenario-based training. You can learn more and download both at https://www.dementiacarers.ca/learning-resources/ The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.

Deprescribing Medications and Dementia

We welcome Dr. Joanne Ho of McMaster University, who will help us discuss deprescribing. For those unfamiliar, deprescribing is the careful process of reducing or stopping medications that may no longer be beneficial or may be causing harm. The goal of which is to maintain or improve a person's quality of life. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page.

Stigma & Dementia

Our medical experts, Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson, will examine how stigma affects persons living with dementia. They often experience feelings of exclusion and differing treatment from friends, family, and their communities. It is important to recognize that everyone has a different journey and will maintain different strengths, abilities, and capacities. Through awareness and compassion, we can create a more inclusive community. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page.

Palliative Care and End of Life Planning

Join us for our latest free iGeriCare Live Event, which is an opportunity for you to learn from and interact with medical experts online. This time we are excited to sit down with guest expert Dr. Giulia-Anna Perri from Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto. It is unfortunate, but dementia symptoms will often worsen over time and individuals need to understand what to expect in the final stages. We hope to help to bring some clarity to the things caregivers can do for their loved ones and for themselves. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page. --- About our experts: Dr. Giulia-Anna Perri - Medical Program Director, Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Baycrest Health Sciences Assistant Professor, Division of Palliative Care, University of Toronto Dr. Giulia-Anna Perri is a palliative care and long-term care physician, consultant and medical director for palliative care at Baycrest Health Sciences. Her practice is focused on geriatric palliative care which reflects her passion for the care of the elderly and end of life. She is a clinician-educator with a varied undergraduate and post-graduate teaching practice and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Palliative Care, Department of Family Medicine and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Anthony Levinson - Neuropsychiatrist, Director, Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster University At the Division of e-Learning Innovation, Dr. Levinson exercises his passion for researching and developing online solutions to deliver high-quality health educational experiences to both the public and health care professionals. iGeriCare provides a unique opportunity to leverage his expertise in mental health and learning technologies to create a modern and engaging approach to dementia education. Dr. Levinson practices Me

Consent, Capacity, and Care Planning

For our tenth online-only live event Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson will be discussing some of the essential matters that many family members and caregivers should consider with or on behalf of persons with dementia. That is to say, together we will outline methods to respect the values, wishes, and other considerations that help persons with dementia plan for the future. Similarly, we’ll discuss how dementia can affect the capacity to make decisions, the importance of the Power of Attorney, and what it means to be a substitute decision maker. There is a lot to cover in this topic, we will try to cover as much as we can during this event, but we may use future events to expand further. We also want to note that every care situation is different, and not all advice given is applicable globally. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page.

The Stages of Dementia

This free online-only live stream gives the general public an opportunity to interact with medical experts. Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson from McMaster University will be discussing what many refer to as the 'stages' of dementia. Together, we will look at the early, middle and late stages of dementia as well as the global deterioration scale or GDS. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page. --- About our experts: Dr. Richard Sztramko - Geriatrician, Assistant Professor, McMaster University Through his work with patients with dementia and their families, Dr. Sztramko came to understand that there is a desire and need for online education about dementia that was developed by experts in geriatrics. This inspired him to pursue the creation of iGeriCare. Dr. Richard Sztramko practices both Geriatrics and General Internal Medicine at St. Peter’s, Hamilton General, and Juravinski Hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University and focuses on eHealth interventions related to patient education, physician and healthcare provider communication, and home health monitoring as the Chief Medical Officer of Reliq Health Technologies. He is passionate about leveraging technology to create value for patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers. Dr. Anthony Levinson - Neuropsychiatrist, Director, Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster University At the Division of e-Learning Innovation, Dr. Levinson exercises his passion for researching and developing online solutions to deliver high-quality health educational experiences to both the public and health care professionals. iGeriCare provides a unique opportunity to leverage his expertise in mental health and learning technologies to create a modern and engaging approach to dementia education. Dr. L

Delirium and Confusion in the Hospital

This time, Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson are taking the time to discuss what delirium is and how it can impact a person with dementia. We'll also discuss how to identify those at risk for developing delirium, the signs & symptoms, and things you can do as a caregiver to help persons with dementia who develop delirium in the hospital. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. Don't worry if you can't make it, all of our events are archived for later viewing on iGeriCare's Events page.

Risk of Falls in Dementia

Our Live Event on Wednesday, March 27th, focuses on the risks associated with falls in dementia. Join us as we welcome special guest Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, who will help us identify those at risk for falls. We'll also discuss strategies to implement to increase fall prevention and assess the impact that different types of dementia can have on falls. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. If you have a question before the event that you would like us to address, let us know. Don't worry if you can't make it, we keep an archive all of our videos for later viewing - https://igericare.healthhq.ca/events

Medications & Dementia

This time, our medical experts are taking the time to discuss common medications used to manage dementia symptoms. We will also discuss the limitations that these medications have, how & why they are prescribed, as well as look at classes of medications that may cause adverse effects in persons with dementia. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period. If you have a question before the event that you would like us to address, let us know. Don't worry if you can't make it, we keep an archive all of our videos for later viewing - https://igericare.healthhq.ca/events

How Dementia is Diagnosed

Join us for iGeriCare's fifth live event - How Dementia is Diagnosed. Our experts will be reviewing the symptoms of dementia and discuss how you can best prepare to discuss your concerns with your family doctor. Learn what questions to ask and what tests may be required to confirm a diagnosis. The first 15 minutes will be set aside for an expert discussion and will be followed by a Q&A period.

Caregivers Guide to Communication - Understanding the Challenges of Communication with Persons with Dementia

This Wednesday we are going live with our fourth iGeriCare Live Event. During this online-only event, our experts will discuss communication strategies for caregivers to use when communicating with a person with dementia. We will give an overview of some of the strategies that can be effective when communicating with a person with dementia, as well as tips and resources to help communicate during the holiday season. As always, we are taking questions for our experts from our audience so please send them to us before or during the event.

Understanding & Managing Responsive Behaviours in Persons with Dementia

We're back on November 7th at 1PM EST with the next iGeriCare Live Event. This time our experts will be discussing responsive behaviours in persons with dementia. We will give an overview of what they are and share strategies on how they can be managed. As always, we are taking questions for our experts from our audience so please send them in to us before or during the event.

Managing Moods - Understanding Apathy and Depression in Persons with Dementia

We're going live right here for our next iGeriCare Live Event on October 24th at 1PM EST. Our medical experts will be discussing what apathy and depression are, how it impacts people with dementia, and how to cope and discover what treatments may be available to those with apathy or depression in dementia. After a short discussion, we will be taking questions from the audience.

iGeriCare Live Event - Coping With Caregiving - Follow Up Q&A

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's iGeriCare Live Event. Our experts Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko sat down after the event and continued to answer some of your questions.

Coping with Caregiving - Providing Effective Care for a Person with Dementia

Join us for the first in our series of live events here on Facebook! You'll have the opportunity to engage with medical experts from McMaster University and discuss important topics related to dementia. During our first live event, we will take a look at how to provide effective care for a person with dementia. Being a caregiver for a person diagnosed with dementia can be one of the most challenging roles in our society - but there’s help for those who need it. Dr. Anthony Levinson and Dr. Richard Sztramko from McMaster University together discuss strategies and resources for caregivers to keep in mind when caring for a person with dementia.