Assisting Black Families Navigate Uncertainties And Fears Associated With Dementia
Lori La Bey talks with Donna Salaam, who works at The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, located in Cleveland, Ohio, which is a prominent research organization that conducts state-of-the-art research to develop & deliver innovative, high-quality solutions to advance supports of older adults on the aging journey.
Donna has a strong passion for helping those with dementia and takes pleasure in collaborating with the aging population.
Today, Donna will discuss the SHARE Program and provide insights into how it can assist Black families in navigating the uncertainties and fears associated with a dementia diagnosis.
Learn:
- Why is it important to reach out to the black families about dementia?
- Who is involved in the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Study?
- What is SHARE for Dementia, and what does it stand for?
- Why is it so important for families to ask for help?
- What are some of the recent treatment advances?
- What should people understand about being a caregiver, and why is it so important that they take care of themselves too?
- What resources are available for people living with dementia?
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Website https://www.benrose.org
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