Lunch & Learn

On-demand

05/31/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Sandy Chapman, LSW, MSCS. Cleveland Clinic

Kelly Winkle, PT, DPT, NCS. Cleveland Clinic

Learn how to change work life from “Disability” to “Workability”. Explore processes, procedures and considerations when thinking about employment planning for the future.

On-demand

05/24/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Robert Cochrance, PhD. Yes! And… eXcercise! YAX.

Hear about an evidence based program that has been shown to address stress, anxiety, depression and isolation through improvision and storytelling to improve quality of life for people navigating Parkinson’s disease.

On-demand

05/17/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Jennifer Pauldurai, MD

A person diagnosed with dementia often has changes in behavior and mood that we don’t understand. In this talk we will discuss the definition of stress, how stress can cause behavioral changes in dementia, and how we can best respond to and support our loved ones’ feelings of stress, which in turn could reduce our own levels of stress.

On-demand

05/10/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Erek Helseth, MD. Vascular Neurology SoCal.

Learn how to be F.A.S.T. to recognize a stroke in progress and hear about both drug and endovascular treatment options.

On-demand

05/03/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Lianna Marie Author, Care Partner, Advocate.

Drawing on firsthand experince, her training as a nurse, and the many stories of others she has helped and counseled over the years, Lianna shares insight and advice – both practical and emotional that include best tools to help a person with Parkinsons’ get moving, and keys to making life easier for all involved.

On-demand

04/26/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Laura J. Kruskall, PhD, RDN, CCSD, LD, FACSM, FAND. 

UNLV Nurtition Sciences

Chronic inflammation is associated with memory problems, dementia, stroke and other neurologic conditons. Diets rich in whole, unprocessed foods, vitamin D, quality fats, and  omega-3 fatty acids may play a role in dampening the whole-body imflammatory process promoting optimal brain health. 

On-demand

04/19/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Julie McIntosh, LPN, CDP. Compassion Care Hospice

Hear the facts about important healthcare documents, such as Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Will Decleration and the Nevada POLST form. We’ll discuss important end-of-life topics to consider such as CPR, artificial nutrition & hydration and Palliative care.

On-demand

04/12/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Emily Ewing, OTD-S. Touro University

Learn about small modifications and adaptive equipment to make a difference in daily activities, health and wellness, leisure, and social participation. a neurodegenerative condition doesn’t mean you have to give up the activities you love to do.

On-demand

04/05/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Katrina M. Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF. The Dental Winegenist

Current research is beginning to identify the ways in which diseases of gums, teeth and tissues of the mouth can play a significant role in overall health. Learn common oral findings that can point to disease throughout the body, as well as important ways to advocate for oral health as a dental patient.

On-demand

03/29/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Tasha Rhodes, PhD. Cleveland Clinic

Many people notice changes in thinking and memory as they age. Learn what is normal along with warning signs of cognitive decline that may indicate a need to ask for help or futher care.

On-demand

03/22/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Le Hua, MD, FANN. Cleveland CLinc

A talk with a Doc session touching on the difficult symptoms of bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction that impact quality of life for people living with MS.

On-demand

03/15/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Ahmad Alsemari, PsyD. Cleveland Clinic

A talk about the brain aging process with a review of brain sturctures, functions, changes as we age, and factors associated with brain health as we grow.

On-demand

03/08/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Katie Stypulkowski, Phd. Cleveland Clinic

Learn about the differnet types of cognitive training, what researchers have found about its effectiveness, and how to use compensatory strategies to help cognition.

On-demand

03/01/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Lydia Emily Archibald. Muralist, MS Advocate

“The premise there is always hope, itsn’t specific to MS. It’s good for you cancer, it’s good for your addiction, it’s good for your love, and it’s good for your kids. Anything you want hope with.” Meet muralist and overcomer, Lydia Emily as she shares her story of living beyond her diagnosis of MS guided by hope.

On-demand

02/22/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Zoltan Mari, MD, FAAN. Cleveland Clinic

Current models in managed care favor “one size fits all” healthcare with limited ability to optimally handle rare problems and diseases. This presentation will address what the medical community could do in terms of policy to address challanges and what individual patients and families affected by rare diseases such as HD, PSP, MSA and Ataxia may be able to do to find better care.

On-demand

02/15/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Rafael Pelayo, MD, FAASM Stanford University School of Medicine

Much more than a talk about sleep hygiene, join Dr. Pelayo, clinical professor and author of, How to Sleep for a comprehensive discussion of your questions about sleep.

On-demand

02/08/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Sonakshi Arora, PhD. Cleveland Clinic

Dementia knows no cultural bounds. It can affect people of all races, colors and creeds. The difference may be in how people respond or react to those living with dementia. In this session we’ll take a peek at best practices across cultures and discover how they can lead to improved outcomes.

On-demand

02/01/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Tam Cummings, PhD. Geronotologist, Author.

Learn the identifying clinical features of the nine most common forms of dementia, and hear how to use staging tools to determine disease progression.

On-demand

01/25/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Heather Castellano, N.B.C.-H.I.S. Hearing Centers of Nevada/HCN

Untreated hearing loss can have an impact on more than just communication abilities and relationships. Recently it has been linked to an increased development of dementia. Learn how better hearing may help reduce the likelihood of dementia.

On-demand

01/18/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Dr. Joseph Lao, OD- Optic Gallery Family Eye Care

Someone with dementia might have visual difficulties but still have health eyes. Yet, sight loss is often undiagnosed in people living with demntia because the dementia can mask symptoms of sight loss, or sight loss can be mistaken for a symptom of dementia. Learn how and why it is important to stay abreast of eye health in order to live optimally with dementia.

On-demand

01/11/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Jennifer Pauldurai, MD Cleveland Clinic

Dementia and neurodegeneration can be associated with changes in the way a person may taste, smell and feel the outside world. These changes in sensation can be related to the structural and chemical changes in the brain, as well as behavioral changes in the person. Learn how to recognize these differences and how to best accommodate them to improve quality of life for our loved ones. 

On-demand

01/04/2023 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Judith Sachs- Anyone Can Move, Director

If you have Parkinson’s, and have no spouse or adult care-partner at home, your needs are specific and critical. Learn about the new 8-week Parkinson’s Foundation granted program deisgned to help those living alone navigate some of the most difficult challanges

On-demand

12/14/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Julie McIntosh, LPN, CDP- Director of Education and Community Relations. CompassionCare Hospice

When facing a serious, life-limiting illness, you want to feel prepared so you can understand your choices and make well-informed decisions. Sometimes understanding and using the resources available may be overwhelming. Some resources, such as palliative care and hospice can be confusing. The terms are often used interchangeably and vaguely. While these types of care are similar, there are some key differences between them. Knowing these differences can help you decide what level of care is best for you or a loved one.

On-demand

12/07/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

John Michaelson, Attorney – Michaelson Law

Learn about the most common estate planning tools; what happens who you do not have a power of attorney, will or trust in place; and get a glimpse into guardianship and probate.

On-demand

11/16/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Kat Hartley, Adrienne Miller and Terri Thorn; Caregiver & Patient Panel

Living with a progressive chronic condition can impact and sometimes impede many activities of daily living. Nonetheless, it does not have to stop you in your tracks. Hear tips and navigational tricks that help make traveling manageable and fun.

On-demand

11/09/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Risa Page, Volunteer. AARP

Riley Franco, MPA. AARP

No matter where you are in the journey of family caregiving. having a good framework to help guides both you and your loved one will make the process easier. Discover five basic steps that help people ease into the caregiver journey.

On-demand

11/02/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Caleb Harms, MA, MDIV. Enhabit Home Health and Hospice

Join Chaplain Caleb as he shares stories and insights of the spiritual journey, and how people approach dying and death.

On-demand

10/26/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Brach Poston, PhD. University of Nevada Las Vegas

Hear about Dr. Poston’s research focusing on non-invasive brain stimulation (transcranial direct stimulation and transcranial magnetic stimulation) to improve motor skill learning and motor function in Parkinson’s disease, and aging adults.

On-demand

10/19/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Helen Whitworth, MS, BSN

Jim Whitworth, Co-Founder Lewy Body Dementia Association

A close look at choosing actions and ways to deal with dementia-related behaviors that will make everyone’s life more pleasant.

On-demand

10/12/2021 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Helen Whitworth, MS, BSN. Co-Founder Lewy Body Disease Association

Jim Whitworth, Co-Founder Lewy Boday Disease Association

In this session we’ll gain a greater awareness of Lewy Body Demntia, learn about its treatments and how to choose a supportive attitude in managing care for a person living with the disease.

On-demand

10/05/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Jennifer Pauldurai, MD. Cleveland Clinic

Behavioral Variant FTD is a rare type of dementia that can cause progressive changes in thinking and behavior. Learn more about this disease and how it is different from other types of dementia. We will also review common symptoms and how we can help a loved one who has Behavioral Variant FTD.

On-demand

09/28/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Vonetta Dotson, PhD. Cerebrofit

Research shows people with healthier brains have better memory and cognitive skilles, a lower risk for Alcheimer’s disease and other types of dementia , and better mood and wellbeing. This webinar will summerize the latest scientific evidence for healthy lifestyle behaviors that promtoe health, such as physicall and mentally active, eating well and getting good sleep.

On-demand

09/21/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Shaina Meyer, OTR/L- Cleveland Clinic

This is World Alzheimer’s Awarness day, September 21st, we’re convening a panel of experts to touch on nonpharmalogical interventions we can engage in to prevent this behavior from occuring.

On-demand

7/14/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Ash M. Haller, Student Physical Therapist. University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Learn how patients, care partners and medical professionals can work together to maintain or improve function for those with MS experiencing spasticity.

On-demand

09/15/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Jessica Z.K. Caldwell, Ph.D., ABPP/CN. Director, Woman’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic.

Learn what stress is, and what your body and brain do when stresssed. Hear ways to counteract negative effects that long term stressors, like a pandemic, can have on your brain.

On-demand

08/31/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Jessica Grocott PT, DPT. Cleveland Clinic

Matthew Plourde PTA, CDP. Cleveland Clinic

Kelly Winkle PT, DPT. Cleveland Clinic

Physical therapy services targeted towards Parkinson’s disease offered at the Lou Ruvo Rehabilitation Center

On-demand

08/24/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Rachel M. Butler Pagnotti, Psy. D. Cleveland Clinc

Learn about Limbic Predominant Age-Related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE for short!) a new neurodegenerative diagnosis the presents similar to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but not respond to AD treatments.

On-demand

08/17/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Aaron Ritter, MD. Cleveland Clinc

An overview of some of the main studies conducted at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health- past, present and future.

On-demand

08/10/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Sonakshi Arora, PhD. Cleveland Clinic

Learn the attributes and commonalities of those who maintian health and retain cognition beyond the age of 80.

On-demand

08/03/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Angela Cesena, SLP, Cleveland Clinic

Learn what Aphasia is, how often it occurs and rehabilitation strategies and managment tips that can support a loved one living with disease.

On-demand

07/27/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Michelle Ciancimino, Holistic Health Coach/Fitness Nutrition Specialist

Healthy aging should not be left to chance. Learn the dos and don’ts of brain-healthy lifestyle and the power of certain superfoods to protect against cognitive decline.

On-demand

07/20/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Leslie Fuller, MSW, LMSW. Volunteer on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association

When facein demntia or chornic illness it is never too early to put financial plans in place. Learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for futre care costs and benifits of early planning.

On-demand

07/13/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Dr. Dylan Wint, MD. Cleveland Clinic

An insider’s look at Cleveland CLinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health’s origins and past milestones, with a preview of the challenges and oppportunities ahead.

On-demand

07/06/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Simrit Kaur Saraon, FNP- BC, Cleveland Clinic

Dementia is a syndrome of a chronic or progressive nature that leads to a detertioration in cognitive fuction, eventually interfering with a person’s ability to act or live independently. Learn the different stages, common characteristics, and averafe life expectancy for the most common types of demntia.

On-demand

06/29/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Ruth A. Almen, LCSW. COO Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

How do you prepare for the rest of your life? Learn how to plan and put first things first in order to live well and live how you want as long as you can even after a diagnosis of AD. Join the conversation and share your own helpgul tips.

On-demand

06/12/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Marian O. Hodges, MD, MPH. &  Anne P. Hill, JD

The authors of Help Is Here will lead us in a discussion of demntia, and share tips, ideas and strategies to help manage the care of a person living with demntiea.

On-demand

06/15/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Kat Hartley, BS PHARM, Cleveland Clinic. & Nancy Nelson

Life is still meaningful, purposeful, and can be quite beautiful even when confronted with a diagnosis of dementia. Hear from two friends, one who lives with dementia and one who cares for others living with dementia, who continue to persevere and live life well. 

On-demand

06/08/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Jacky Pagone, Creative Director. Nina Linda Alvarenga, Instructor. Yoga for Life.

Learn the science of yoga, its accessibility for most people, how it can be easily incorporated into a daily routine, and the impact it can have on one’s overall quality of life.

On-demand

06/01/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Kat Hartley, BS PHARM, Cleveland Clinic

Learn how you can maximize and protect your brain health through lifestyle choices.

On-demand

05/25/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Dr. Christina Wong, PhD, Cleveland Clinic

Rural communities are home to a higher proportion of older residents compared to urban ones. This presentation will cover some of the challenges and opportunities related to aging in rural areas. It will also introduce the Nevada exploratory Alzheimer’s Disease Reserach Center, which focuses on understanding disparities face by individuals with dementia in rural settings.

On-demand

05/18/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Kelly Piacenti, MA, CHSNC®
Jerry Hulick, CLU, ChFC, ChSNC, CLTC

This workshop addresses critical steps care partners can take to safeguard and ensure the type of care, and quality of life they want for support of their loved one’s well-being today and tomorrow.

On-demand

04/06/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Kazandra Lopez Hernandez, OTD-S, OT Doctorate Student. Touro University Las Vegas.

Learn the purpose of and principles behind Occupational Therapy, and then hear first-hand from some of our patients and their care partners about the benifits OT has provided from them.

On-demand

03/30/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Donna Munic-Miller, PhD, Cleveland Clinic – Retired.

Caregiving can be a rewarding experince, but it can also be challenging and stressful. :earn some ways you, as a caregiver, can take care of yourself.

On-demand

03/23/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Carrie Hersh, DO, MSc, FAAN.  Cleveland Clinic

Learn the importance of wellness and lifestyle choices for people living with MS to manage current symptoms and long-term outcomes.

.On-demand

03/16/2021 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Luke Laffin, MD. Cleveland Clinic

What is good for the heart is often good for the brain, too. Medications and lifestyle choices can help you aviod adverse cardiovascular events and live a longer more fulfilling life. We will discuss the interventions that can make the biggest impact.

On-demand

03/09/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Shehroo B. Pudumjee, PhD. Cleveland Clinic 

Individuals who experience changes in thinking and memory are often referred for a neuropsychological evaluation. Learn why an evaluation may be recommended, what it involves, and how one might prepare for it. Hear how it is used in a person’s care and the benefits it may bring. 

On-demand

03/03/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Justina Selim, OTD, Cleveland Clinic

Participating in family life and the meaningful role of parenting can be significantly impacted physically, psychologically, emotionally, and socially by the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Join us to learn more about strategies that can be used to support overall functioning in family life.

On-demand

02/16/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Ruth Almen, LCSW, MSW Cleveland Clinic

Caregiving is a role that requires many different tools. Learn how to
use improvisation to “live in the moment” and adjust to the challenges of life. Whether you are a caregiver or simply looking for alternative ways to handle stressful situations, the skills learned will be valuable in all aspects of your life! 

On-demand

02/09/2022 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Andrea W. Hanson, Author, Master Certified Mindset Coach

It’s no secret that a positive mindset is key to being resilient and even finding growth after life’s traumas. In ‘Starting Here”, you’ll learn how our inner critic stands in the way, making a consistent positive mindset an uphill battle.

On-demand

1/26/2021 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Judith Sachs – Anyone Can Dance & Ruth Almén, LCSW, MSW – Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

An introduction to a new 6-week program that offers couples living with Parkinson’s disease or other movement concerns a way to approach activities of daily living
together, learning to negotiate a turn, a shift of weight, and assist in simple, non-dancer strategic ways.

On-demand

1/12/2021 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Raphael Pelayo, MD, FAASM Stanford University School of Medicine

Much more than a talk about sleep hygiene, join Dr. Pelayo, clinical professor and author of, How to Sleep for a comprehensive discussion of your questions about
sleep.

On-demand

12/15/2021 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Becky Wellman, PhD, LPMT. MT-BC Cleveland Clinic

Do you find the holidays get you down or bring up family dynamics that seem less than festive? Join Dr. Becky Wellman, board certified and licensed music therapist and learn how to use music to navigate the season and help sing in the New Year!

On-demand

11/3/2021 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Maileen Ulep-Reed, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Cleveland Clinic

Learn the symptoms, causes, and management of primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and its different subtypes. Review semantic variant PPA, nonfluent/agrammatic variant PPA, and logopenic variant PPA.

On-demand

09/29/2021 – 12 noon – 1pm Pacific Time

Program Overview:

Aaron Ritter, MD Cleveland Clinic

Join Dr. Ritter for this open forum to ask questions about FTD and its many unique challenges.