Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
First published
02/18/2021
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education
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In this episode, learn about Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias that can affect older adults. The AGEC Outreach Coordinator, Laura Spradley, MS shares about the disease progression and communication tips for your loved ones. On the AGEC website, you can find more information about all of the programs we offer. Follow our social media pages to keep up with our latest events and news! Website: agec.uams.edu FREE online programs: https://patientslearn.uams.edu/agec/ Facebook: facebook.com/uamsagec Twitter: @uams_agec Instagram: @uams_agec
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