$75.00 USD

Age-related Cognitive Decline, Dementia and Parkinson's

March 6th from 11:00am - 1:00pm PST.

Dr. Dogris and Thompson will discuss the clinical profile of Age-related Cognitive Decline, Dementia and Parkinson's.

Age-related cognitive decline refers to a natural decrease in cognitive abilities like memory, reasoning, and processing speed that occurs as people get older, while dementia is a more severe condition characterized by significant cognitive impairment that interferes with daily life, and Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder primarily affecting movement, but can also lead to cognitive decline, particularly in later stages, often referred to as Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD); essentially, as people age, their risk of developing both dementia and PDD increases significantly.

Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability that affects a person's daily life. It's caused by a number of diseases that damage the brain, which leads to a loss of cognitive function, and can include: Difficulty remembering, thinking, or making decisions, Problems with language, Changes in mood, emotional control, behavior, or motivation, Confusion and disorientation, Hallucinations 

Parkinson's disease is a chronic brain disorder that causes movement issues, mental health problems, and other health problems, like: Movement issues: Symptoms include shaking, stiffness, slow movement, poor balance, and difficulty walking and talking; Mental health problems: Symptoms include depression, memory difficulties, and dementia, and other health problems including sleep issues, fatigue, and pain. Parkinson's disease is caused by nerve cells in the brain not producing enough dopamine, a brain chemical. The disease usually develops gradually, often starting on one side of the body and later affecting both sides. There is no cure, but treatments and medications can help control symptoms.

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This lecture series features Nick and Tiff together.  Tiff will detail the profiles seen in various conditions and Nick will discuss protocols that he finds most effective in changing the condition’s presentation and its corollary symptoms.