in this Training
✅ How dementia is diagnosed today & what’s new.
Learn about new blood tests, imaging, and screening tools that make early detection more accurate and actionable.
✅ Which medications are used to treat dementia & which new ones are emerging.
Understand what’s available, what’s coming soon, and how to ask the right questions before your next appointment.
✅ How to manage challenging symptoms safely and effectively.
Discover which approaches are helping families handle behaviors, mood, and sleep without unnecessary stress.
✅ What new programs and community supports can help your family right now.
Find new caregiver resources, respite programs, and dementia-friendly initiatives.
with Dr. Anna Thomas, Palliative Care Physician & Caregiver Advocate
Dr. Anna is engaging and so very knowledgeable. She is an expert in what she is talking about yet makes it so understandable. Dr. Anna has a way of breaking things down into pieces that make sense. We all will be caregivers, have been caregivers, or will need a caregiver at some point and Dr. Anna's information is invaluable.
In your caregiving journey, it’s normal to have a lot of questions — especially as dementia care continues to change.
Our goal is to make things clearer and easier for you, so we’ve answered some of the most common questions families ask in this training.
In Part 1 of this training, you’ll learn about new early-detection tools, including simple blood tests and advanced imaging that can identify changes long before symptoms become severe.
In part 2 of this training, we’ll break down the current medications used for dementia as well as the latest FDA-approved and emerging medications — how they work, who qualifies, and what questions to ask your doctor.
Yes — you’ll discover what’s working now, what to avoid, and how to discuss non-drug approaches with your healthcare team.
We’ll highlight new caregiver resources, and dementia-friendly programs that can save families time, money, and stress.
This series is for family members caring for someone with dementia — whether you’re a spouse, adult child, or loved one who simply wants to understand and help better.
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