This 5th annual virtual symposium was a FREE learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, and community workers with national experts on dementia practices.

These video presentations were from the June 5, 2024 virtual symposium.

Differential Diagnosis
Douglas Lane, PhD

Reviewing Disease Modifying Therapies and the Potential Challenges of Implementation
Hamid Okhravi, MD

Capacity Assessment & the Nature of Disability
Julia Hiner, MD

Dementia Assessment and Role of Specialists
Allison Gibson, PhD, MSW

Communication of Diagnosis and Follow Up Support
Anila Z. Medina, MD, MPH

Care Fragmentation in Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease
Sara Turbow, MD, MPH

Dakota Geriatrics presents its 4th annual free learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, and community workers with national experts on dementia practices.

These video presentations were from the June 7, 2023 virtual symposium.

State Plans for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Rebecca Quinn, LMSW, CBIST

Detecting and Addressing Geriatric Syndromes in People Living With Dementia
Rachel B. R. Chalmer, MD

Role of Social Workers in Working with Caregivers to Prevent and Survive Hospitalizations of Persons with Dementia
Kate Gordon, MSW

Acute Hospitalization for People with Dementia: A Bridge Not a Gap
Douglas W. Lane, PhD

Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Persons Living with Dementia
Nicole J. Brandt, PharmD

Oral Health and Dementia
Enrique Varela, DDS

Providers and Caregivers as Allies
Melissa Baartman Mork, PsyD

Health Care Providers as Leaders in Dementia Friendly Health Care
Donald Jurivich, DO

Dakota Geriatrics presents its 3rd annual free learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, and community workers with national experts on dementia practices.

The virtual symposium was held on June 8, 2022.

Benefits of Creative Arts for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Anna St. Amant
Life Enrichment Director at Touchmark at Harwood Groves

Alzheimer’s Disease is a Multi-Organ System Disorder with Environmental Precipitants
Arnold Eiser, MD, MACP
Drexel University College of Medicine

Aging in Place With Technological Enhancement
George Demiris, PhD, FACMI
University of Pennsylvania

Non-Pharmacological Management of Behavioral Problems in Patients with Dementia
Ann Morrison, PhD, RN, CS
John Hopkins University

Interpretation of Clock Draw: Visual Spatial Management of Dementia
Michael Mercury, PhD
Northwestern University

Cognitive Training
Jerri Edwards, PhD
College of Medicine Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, University of South Florida

Pharmacological Management of Behavioral Problems in Patients with Dementia
Christopher Marano, MD
University of Maryland Medical Center

The collaboration of Dakota Geriatrics, Wyoming Center on Aging and St. Louis University Gateway Geriatric Education Center presented “Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community Support.” This day long symposium involved national experts in dementia care. Topics included dementia assessment, treatment, and community support.

The video presentations and slide decks are from the virtual symposium held on June 16, 2021.

Loneliness & Social Isolation
Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, ACSW, LCSW
School of Social Work
Saint Louis University
Slides

Early Detection of Dementia
Soo Borson, MD
University of Washington School of Medicine
Slides

Whole Person Dementia Assessment
Angela Sanford, MD
Saint Louis University
Slides

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Max Zubatsky, PhD, LMFT
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Saint Louis University
Slides

Pros and Cons of Medications for Dementia
George Grossberg, MD and John Morley, MD
Saint Louis University
“Pro” Slides | “Con” Slides

Training Providers for Caregiver Education
J. Riley McCarten, MD
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center
Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Slides

Driving and Dementia
Richard Marottoli, MD, MPH
Geriatrics
Yale School of Medicine
Slides

The video presentations and slide decks are from the virtual symposium held on June 24, 2020.

Presentations

Dementia Imaging: A Multimodality Approach with Emphasis on Nuclear Imaging
Presented by Erica Martin-Macintosh, M.D.

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
Presented by Robert Olson, M.D.

Medical Management of Dementia
Presented by Lindsey Dahl, M.D.

Decreasing the Impact of Dementia: The Value of Assessment and Networks
Presented by Daniel Murman, M.D., M.S.

How Alzheimer’s Disease Affects the Brain, Behavior, Cognition, and Personality
Presented by Robyn Birkeland, Ph.D.

Managing Day-to-Day: Coping with Stress, Guilt and Grief
Presented by Katherine Herreid, M.S., C.P.G.

Improving Quality of Life for North Dakotans
Presented by Janna Pastir, M.P.H.

The North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program Presents: Know the 10 Signs

Abby Beumer, MS, Alzheimer’s Association Community educator

Diagnosing Dementia

Lindsay Hines, PhD, Neuropsychology, Sanford Health, Fargo
Donald Jurivich, DO, Geriatrics UND
Misty Anderson, DO, Valley City Clinic, Sanford Health

Challenges with Dementia

Mel Millsap, Caregiver presentation
George Berger, Caregiver presentation
Panel Discussion by providers and caregivers
  – Lindsay Hines, PhD Neuropsychology, Sanford Fargo
  – Donald Jurivich, DO, Geriatrics UND
  – Misty Anderson, DO, Valley City Clinic, Sanford Health

• Mel’s Experience
• George’s Experience
• Panel Discussion

This virtual event was a free learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, community workers and caregivers with experts on dementia practices.

Program Objectives

• Define dysphagia and its implications for people living with dementia
• Incorporate nutrition in diet for people living with dementia
• Discuss mealtime challenges and how to navigate mealtime for people living with dementia

Event Videos

Navigating Mealtime Challenges: Strategies for Encouraging Eating and Managing Behaviors in Dementia Care
Kara Welke, OTD, Home Therapy Solutions

Dementia and Dysphagia
Nicole Kiel Paschke, MS, CCC/SLP, University of North Dakota

Diet, Nutrition and Dementia
Puja Agarwal, PhD, Rush University

This mini-conference involves presentations on late stages of dementia, hospice versus palliative care, and managing end-of-life care for people living with dementia. Includes a panel discussion with experts.

These presentations were from the mini-conference held on August 4, 2022.

The North Dakota Dementia Care Services Program Presents: Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers – Late Stage

Scott Bernstein MS, MDiv

Part 1

Part 2

Managing End-of-Life Care for Patients with Dementia

Victor Sandler, MD

Compassionate Care for Those with Dementia

Tracie Mallberg, MD

Panel Discussion

Scott Bernstein MS, MDiv
Victor Sandler, MD
Tracie Mallberg, MD

Partner

This event was brought to you by the Alzheimer’s Association and Dakota Geriatrics.

This virtual presentation was a no-cost learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals, people living with dementia and caregivers. Participants learned about the disparities in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s diseases and other dementias, and caregiver challenges in Black and African American communities.

Program Objectives

• Discuss the disparities with Alzheimer’s disease in Black and African American communities
• Describe the experiences of Black and African Americans who are impacted by dementia and their care partners
• Identify resources and behavioral techniques for people living with dementia and their care partners

Summary of Event

12:05 – 12:35 pm

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Recording | Slides
Lakeitha Sims, MS

12:40 – 1:25 pm

Sleep as Self-Care
Recording | Slides
Glenna Brewster Glasgow, PhD, RN, FNP-BC

1:35 – 2:20 pm

Health Disparities & Inequalities in Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Recording | Slides
Beverly Berry, MA, CHES

2:30 – 3:15 pm

Decision-Making Among Black Caregivers
Recording | Slides
Quinton D. Cotton, PhD, MSSA

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Panel Discussion with Presenters
Recording
Gunjan Manocha, PhD, and Nikki Wegner, MS, OT