“Understanding Dementia”
Free Community Forum
World Alzheimer’s Day

Resources from 9.21.23 Event

  • Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Declaration

    Click here to see a video of Eleanor McConnell and Wendy Jacobs

  • Caring on the Mind: A Global and Local Perspective

    Click here to download presentation slides by Savannah Carrico; Click here to see a video

  • Neuropathology and Brain Banking for Research

    Click here to download presentation slides by Dr. Jerry Wang; Click here to see a video

  • The Power of Music: The Durham Medical Orchestra

    Click here to see presentation slides by the Durham Medical Orchestra; Click here to see a video

  • Mind Matters: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Medical Management

    Click here to download presentation slides by Dr. Neema Sharda; Click here to see video

  • Understanding Dementia: Stages and Strategies

    Click here to download presentation slides by Cornelia Poer; Click here to see a video

  • Innovative Approaches for Engagement

    Click here to see presentation slides by Anika Pawlak; Click here to see a video

  • Moving and Being Moved: Adaptive Dance

    Click here to see presentation slides by Dr. Sarah Wilbur; Click here to see a video

  • Breakout Sessions by Community Sector

    Click here to see notes from breakout sessions

  • Zoom Panel with Persons Living with Dementia

    Click here to see a video of the Zoom panel with members of “Dementia Minds”

  • Closing Remarks and Charge

    Click here to see a video of Dr. Mitch Heflin