Alzheimer's Disease, Dementias and Healthy Aging

July Newsletter

Join us for Vermont's first screening of Human Forever

A facilitated panel discussion will follow the documentary

Panelists:

Kristin Bolton, M.Ed., CMC, Executive Director, Elderly Services, Inc.

Senator Ginny Lyons

Mary Val Palumbo, D.N.P., APRN, Professor Emerita -UVMHN

Jeanne Shea, PhD, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Vermont

Navigating the Twilight:

Understanding the Advanced Stages of Lewy Body Dementia

July 23 at 2p.m.

This webinar features Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN, a movement disorders neurologist who leads the Rush Advanced Interdisciplinary Movement Disorders Supportive Care (AIMS) Clinic, Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence at Rush University. Join us for an insightful and compassionate webinar designed for care partners and individuals living with Lewy body dementia (LBD). In this session, we will explore the advanced stages of LBD, delving into the complexities and challenges that come with this progressive neurological disorder. This webinar will provide practical advice to help you navigate the journey of advanced LBD with confidence and compassion. 

Traveling with Someone Living with a Dementia

Traveling with someone who is living with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia requires advanced planning to ensure safety, comfort, and reduced stress for both the individual and their companions. Changes in routine and unfamiliar environments can cause increased confusion and anxiety, making preparation essential. Thoughtful planning helps anticipate challenges and allows for a more enjoyable, safe travel experience.

Citizens Assistance Registry for Emergencies

(CARE)

Vermont's Citizens Assistance Registry for Emergencies (CARE) is a program designed to help emergency responders identify and assist individuals who might need extra support during a wide-scale disaster. It allows individuals with disabilities, those with Alzheimer's Disease or another dementia, those with limited mobility, or those who use medical equipment dependent on electricity to register so emergency personnel can better assist them during evacuations or power outages. Registration is easy!

Learn to Spot Cyanobacteria in Lakes and Ponds

It’s the time of year to start checking Vermont’s waters for cyanobacteria blooms before you swim, play, or bring your pets, so you can have fun in the water safely. Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are tiny microorganisms that are a natural part of freshwater ecosystems. Under certain conditions, they can grow and create blooms that float on the water’s surface and wash up along shorelines, posing health risks to humans and animals.

The blooms can produce harmful toxins, so if you see them, it’s best to stay out of the water. Swimming or wading in water with a cyanobacteria bloom may cause skin rashes, diarrhea, a sore throat, stomach problems, or more serious health concerns. Cyanobacteria blooms can be especially dangerous to children who accidentally swallow the water when playing, and for pets that may drink from the shoreline or lick water off their coats,” said Bridget O’Brien, an environmental health scientist with the Department of Health. 

Watch the video below for more information.