Dementia Chats™ was created with the intention to educate people living with dementia; their care partners both family and friends as well as professionals and advocates. Our Experts are those diagnosed with dementia.
Today’s video covers the stigma attached to all types of dementia, the need for education and how people diagnosed and caring for someone with dementia adapt to their new normal. I know you will find their insights powerful.
You will hear from the following Experts Living with Dementia:
Harry Urban
Paulan Gordon
Laurie Scherrer
Bob Savage
Michael Ellenbogen
Mary Radnofsky
Facilitated by:
Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks
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That is why we make them!
The Dementia Chats Series started in July of 2012, – Watch other videos at:
We discussed the impact of humor and laughter as perceptions of both change as the disease progresses. I think you might be surprised at some points made by those living with dementia during this conversation.
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