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Walking on Eggshells: A Supportive Series on Dementia & Aggression

Join us for a four-part virtual series: Wednesdays & Fridays, October 15, 22, 31, & November 7, 2-3:30. Attend one, some or all sessions!*

*Same Zoom link for ALL session, but will be re-sent each week!

Week 1: Behavioral Management Techniques for Family Caregivers

Carol Podgorski, Ph.D, MPH, LMFT & Director, Finger Lakes Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease

Wednesday, October 15, 2-3:30 pm

Week 2: Different Types of Dementia & Possible Challenging Behaviors

Marla Bruns, M.D., Ph.D, Cognitive & Behavioral Neurologist, Director for Unity’s Memory Center Wednesday, October 22, 2-3:30 pm

Week 3: "Wait! Isn’t There a Magic Pill That Will Make This All Better?"

David Gill, M.D., Chief of the Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, URMC

Friday, October 31, 1:30-3 pm

Week 4: "Now What?" Local Community Resources

Staff from Lifespan of Greater Rochester’s Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute and the Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region

Friday, November 7, 1:30-3 pm