Are memory problems more common as you get older?
It used to be that we thought all people go "senile" as they age. We now know that is NOT the case. There are some changes to thinking abilities that are normal as we get older. However, many people have some difficulty telling what is a normal age-related change to memory and what might be a sign of dementia.
Is dementia the same as Alzheimer's disease?
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HOW CAN WE WORK MOST EFFECTIVELY WITH ISSUES RELATED TO NORMAL AGING OR DEMENTIA?
In this course, you will learn:
A model of the brain
The basics of brain structures and the roles they play
What happens to our brains as we age, including thinking changes
What dementia really is and the various types you may encounter
How normal aging differs from problems like dementia and how to screen for dementia
Techniques for compensating for weaknesses in aging portions of the brain
How to address issues seen in dementia, like agitation, psychosis, and language problems
What decision-making capacity is and basic ways to examine a client's decisions
We will guide you through
As neuropsychologists, we work with people every day to determine whether the issues they are concerned about represent normal changes or are signs that something problematic is happening.
It can all be a bit confusing and scary, so let us walk you through it step by step.
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Hi! I'm Dr. Erik Lande.
I'm the head psychologist over at Insight Neuropsychology in Camarillo, CA.
As a neuropsychologist, my job is to understand how the structure of the brain impacts emotions and behavior. Much of my work focuses on testing for difficulties such as brain injuries, dementia conditions, or the impact of strokes.
I have also worked with a variety of organizations such as Adult Protective Services, police departments, and the FBI to instruct them on ways to better understand the aging brain and assist seniors.
If you would like to see more of my work, you can check out my book, Does My Mom Have Dementia or read a recent paper that I co-authored with an FBI victim specialist for the Department of Justice Journal of Federal Law and Practice.