neurocognitive disorders including dementia - Alzheimer's

The relationships between mental health disorders and dementia is complex and the presence of mental health disorders can have important implications in the care of people with dementia. Cognitive changes are common among people with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and these conditions can also increase an individual's risk of developing dementia.

The objectives of the presentation are:

1. Discuss the Alzheimer disease cognitive spectrum from Subjective Cognitive Decline to Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia.
2. Review CCCDTD5 guidance on tools and approaches for dementia assessments.

We will review the evolution of Alzheimer's disease, highlighting opportunities for early detection. Additionally, we will walk through the CCCDTD5 guidelines on dementia assessments, focusing on principles, tools, and sources of information, to best detect AD early.

The University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry is pleased to present the City-Wide Psychiatry Grand Rounds in conjunction with our hospital partners. This session is hosted by CAMH.

Objectives:
1. To learn about Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA) and its Strategic Directions
2. To learn about new TDRA initiatives and collaborations

Speaker:
Dr. Tarek Rajji, Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Toronto

Cognitive impairment is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias. However, motor decline, specifically slowing speed in the way we walk, has been recently described as a prodromal state that can help to detect at-risk individuals. Similarly, hearing changes, sleep and behavior disturbances have been associated with higher risk of developing dementia.

MADZine Research invites submissions from Mad* and neurodivergent students that offer creative and critical alternatives to typical approaches to ‘student mental health’ and neurodiversity.

It will be organized on the following theme: Mad student* organizing, community building, and associated recommendations for learning and teaching in postsecondary/higher education.

In this presentation we will discuss how we can understand frailty and social vulnerability, and how these are both important for brain health and dementia. Within this context, we will also touch on some of the reasons why women are more often affected by Alzheimer's Disease and cover some of the exciting research that is being done in this field.

Objectives:

1. To provide a conceptual overview of photobiomodulation in comparison to other neuromodulatory therapies.

2. To provide an overview of the basic science, anecdotal and clinical trial evidence for photobiomodulation in Alzheimer’s disease.

3. To provide an overview of potential applicability to other neuropsychiatric disorders

Presenter : Dr. Corinne Fischer

Discussant/Moderator: Dr. Venkat Bhat

Join Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) and CARES (Capacity Advocate & Risk Evaluations for Seniors) to learn how COVID has brought to the forefront some key issues in helping us understand the rights of people with memory or cognitive impairments and the responsibilities of those who care for them.

This presentation will review the recommendations on how to reduce the risk of later life dementia that came from the 5th Fifth Canadian Consensus Conference on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia. Over a year we looked at the latest studies of risk reduction. On this webinar we will highlight some of the information across eight domains. Nutrition; physical activity; hearing; sleep; cognitive training and stimulation; social engagement and education; frailty; and medications.

This workshop will explore the unique challenges of celebrating holidays and special occasions. Gain practical planning tips, including strategies to promote meaningful communication with person with dementia.
Learning Objectives:
•Increase awareness of dementia-related changes that may lead to feelings of loss for family and friends during holidays and special occasions.
•Plan special occasions that respect the changing abilities of the person with dementia
•Develop strategies for meaningful communication with the person with dementia

The prevalence of missing persons living with dementia continues to increase and the outcomes of missing incidents can be devastating. It is suggested that 60% of persons living with dementia go missing at least once during the course of their condition, and at least 5% get lost repeatedly. Older adults including persons living with dementia also account for a growing proportion of search and rescue cases. In this webinar, we will share findings of a Canadian mixed methods study that explored the prevalence and antecedents of missing occurrences involving persons living with dementia.

In this presentation, brainXchange will discuss research and personal experiences related to:

At the end of this webinar, participants should be able to:
• Describe dementia-related driving risks.
• Identify approaches to assessing fitness to drive in persons with dementia.
• Implement strategies for facilitating the process of driving cessation.

September 2020 marks the 9th World Alzheimer’s Month

World Alzheimer’s Day takes place every year on the 21st of September. It is an international campaign that aims to raise awareness and highlight challenges faced by people affected by dementia.

Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking and behaviour. Alzheimer-related dementia can be severe enough that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities.

More women than men have Alzheimer’s disease and the numbers are growing. Both sex (biological factors) and gender (social factors) most likely work together to contribute to this predominance. In order to prevent AD in women, we need to understand early in life the factors affecting women that lead to eventual dementia. In this webinar we discuss what is known about the underlying causes and suggest future directions for research.

brainXchange, Alzheimer Society of Canada and the CCNA proudly present:
Nutrition: An ally for brain health and well-being in old age

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected older persons with comorbidities, with a high fatality rate in this group. 

In this webinar, we will review the basics of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19); what is known so far about its effects on the body and on the brain; and on outcomes when infection occurs in persons living with dementia. We will discuss the ethics of allocating scarce medical resources during a pandemic, and the effects it may have on access to care for persons with dementia.

A dementia-friendly community is a place where people living with dementia, as well as their care partners and families, feel welcomed, acknowledged and included. Many Alzheimer Societies across Canada have been successful in creating these communities. The Dementia-Friendly Canada project will expand these initiatives across Ontario, B.C., Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and invest in training and outreach programs to enable more communities to support Canadians living with dementia.

This webinar will provide an overview of our understanding of the effect of music on the Alzheimer brain.  Specifically, we will review the existing literature focusing on the cognitive effects of passive music exposure, with a particular focus on familiar music. 
 
In addition, we will present data from a recent study involving St. Michael’s Hospital and the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto that demonstrates the benefits of passive familiar music exposure on cognitive performance and brain connectivity in Alzheimer’s disease.