Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community Symposium

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.

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