IDD Dementia Project ECHO
Series 3: Fall, 2021
Session 1
Types of Dementia
Presented October 18, 2021
This session discusses the difference between having dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, reviews why people with Down syndrome are at more risk of developing early onset Alzheimer’s disease and why it matters to identify the cause of dementia.
Guest Expert
- Seth M. Keller, MD, Neurologist, Neurology Associates of South Jersey, and
National Task Group on ID and Dementia Practices
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Session 2
Working with your Resident’s Peers
Presented November 1, 2021
Participants reviewed the importance of talking about dementia, including sharing a diagnosis and the role that people with intellectual disabilities can play in supporting a peer with dementia.
Guest Expert
- Karen Watchman, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, UK
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Session 3
Advanced Dementia and End-of-life Planning
Presented November 15, 2021
This session includes a discussion about unique considerations along with decisions which may need to be made, for people with intellectual disabilities and dementia when providing end of life care. Additionally, a discussion on how the life story can be used at the end of life of a person with intellectual disabilities
Guest Expert
- Kathy Service RN, MS, FNP-BC, CDDN, Nurse Practitioner, National Task Group on
Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices
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Session 4
The Difference Physical and Social Environments Can Make
Presented November 29, 2021
This session includes information on how social and physical environments can help improve quality of life for adults with IDD and dementia.
Guest Expert
- Kathleen M. Bishop, Ph.D. Gerontologist, National Task Group on ID and Dementia Practices