Our memories change as we get older. It’s not uncommon to forget a word, or to get midway through a sentence and not recall the point we were trying to make. We may misplace glasses or phones or forget why we went into a room. This is normal! However, memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a normal part of aging. It may be a symptom of dementia. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a fatal disorder that results in the loss of brain cells and functions.
In this presentation, Elizabeth Edgerly and Sally Duplantier team up to discuss the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn to differentiate between memory lapses associated with normal aging and those that may signal a more significant problem. Walk away with practical recommendations about what to do if you or a loved one is experiencing any of these 10 warning signs.
Elizabeth Edgerly, Ph.D., is the Executive Director & Regional Leader at Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada. Elizabeth is an active presenter and spokesperson for the Alzheimer's Association and has appeared on television, radio and in numerous national and local publications, speaking on topics related to brain health and Alzheimer’s. In 2013, the Women’s HealthCare Executives named Elizabeth “Woman of the Year” for her work on behalf of thousands of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related disorders.
Sally Duplantier, MS, is a gerontologist and healthspan educator, focused on helping older adults live their best life longer through better lifestyle choices. Sally has been engaged in Alzheimer’s research for the past two years. She co-published a paper, “A Critical Review of the Study of Neuroprotective Diets To Reduce Cognitive Decline” with Dr. Christopher Gardner from Stanford University in June, 2021. Currently, Sally is working on two research projects: (1) At USC, a study focused on increasing diversity in clinical trials of Alzheimer’s patients, and (2) At Indiana University, qualitative research focused on improving the health and well-being of family caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients.
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