View the profile of Kevin Jameson and learn more about their background and involvement with Dementia Society of America. CEO ◄ Back to Members | Kevin Jameson Founder Salaried CEO | Volunteer Board Member & Chairman Business Executive. Starting as a young entrepreneur from the age of 18, and having launched several start-up businesses in the security industry, Mr. Jameson carried on his career as a sales and marketing executive, which has included over 35 years with major corporate divisions of ADT, BOSCH, and Honeywell International. Author, singer, inventor, and multi-patent holder, Kevin has traveled to Europe, Asia, India, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, South and Central America, and throughout North America to see how the world really lives. Kevin also has a personal story and connection to Dementia. His first wife, Ginny, together for 32 years, died from Dementia, and thus he leads the fight against all forms with thoughts, words, and deeds. In 2016, Jameson was awarded a Doctorate of Public Service, Honoris Causa (DrHC) for his life's work, by his alma mater. His establishment of the Dementia Society is a mission in the making. Mr. Jameson also served on the Board of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce . Media/Mentions for Mr. Jameson: National Costco Connection Magazine People Magazine Money Magazine Twin Cities PBS NextAvenue Giving Tomorrow Magazine Local Markets Philadelphia WHYY NPR Lehigh Valley WFMZ TV Lehigh Valley WFMZ TV-2 Washington, DC Pacifica Broadcasting Other Musicians On Call Brain Research Foundation Security Business Magazine Patents Wall mounted alarm switch with adjustable height actuator US Patent 5,219,066 Holding apparatus with foldable trifold structure US Patent 12,096,868

View the profile of Lilly Roth and learn more about their background and involvement with Dementia Society of America. Board Member ◄ Back to Members | Lilly Roth Board Member Volunteer | Board Member & Secretary Lilly Roth is a paralegal with Antheil, Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, specializing in corporate governance, nonprofit compliance, and real estate law.

View the profile of Jeannine Forrest PhD RN and learn more about their background and involvement with Dementia Society of America. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Jeannine Forrest PhD RN Advisory Council Jeannine Forrest, Ph.D., RN, President & CEO of Through the Forrest, LLC has focused her clinical practice, education, and research in the care of older adults in the areas of dementia, palliative, and end-of-life care. Served as a faculty member at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Rush University. Held Board positions for the Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization and Chicago End-of-Life Care Coalition. Provided palliative consultation for the World Health Organization in China. Author of journal articles and book chapters on pain and geriatric related issues. Collaborated with the Alzheimer’s Association studying outcomes of comfort-focused care for residents with advanced dementia in nursing homes. Holds a Fellowship in the Institute of Medicine of Chicago. Mentored hospice and nursing home programs in the Chicago Metropolitan area in their quest to provide excellence in dementia-related care. A stakeholder on the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee for Illinois. Starting in October 2014, Dr. Forrest launched an independent consulting service, “Dementia Coach On-Call .” This venture offers expert guidance and education to individuals and organizations committed to sensitivity and competent care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and all other forms of dementia. As Chairperson, Dr. Forrest is a paid Dementia Society of America part-time independent contractor tasked with managing the volunteer activities of the Advisory Council, as well as performing other pertinent work on behalf of the organization.

3ad7e0ce-ea44-4c04-a6b6-0e2d2e04bef6 Blog Author ◄ Back to Authors | Dr. Michael Trayford DACNB Dr. Michael Trayford is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and Founder of APEX Brain Centers in Asheville, NC. Originally from Long Island, NY, Dr. Trayford has amassed over 17 years in clinical practice and over 2 decades studying the amazing human brain. His vision is to help folks everywhere with his trademark-dedication to helping them “Build a Better Brain, Live a Better Life,” before it’s too late. He has developed a leading-edge clinical brain training boot camp that serves individuals from around the country every week with a combination of evidence-based neurological testing and intervention modalities. In clinical practice he specializes in helping those suffering from brain injury and memory loss, as well as those looking to elevate their level of human performance. Privately, he loves spending time in the outdoors with his family, and serving his local and international community through work with organizations like Rotary International, among others. He is also a part-time instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of North Carolina in Asheville, where he helps boomers and seniors from far and wide.

View the profile of Samir Patel MD and learn more about their background and involvement with Dementia Society of America. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Samir Patel MD Advisory Council Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry, Atrius Health Development of geriatric psychiatry clinical service, and provide clinical consultations and treatment to this population within Atrius Healthcare.

View the profile of Carly McElroy and learn more about their background and involvement with Dementia Society of America. Administration ◄ Back to Members | Carly McElroy Operations Team

View the profile of Tami Anastasia MA and learn more about their background and involvement with Dementia Society of America. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Tami Anastasia MA Advisory Council Tami Anastasia is a dementia consultant, educator and speaker. She is the author of Essential Strategies for the Dementia Caregiver: Learning to PACE Yourself . Tami holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling, a Certificate in Gerontology, and a Certificate in End of Life. For more than 30 years, Tami has provided counseling services, dementia guidance, emotional support, and care strategies to family and professional dementia caregivers. In addition to her private practice, Tami facilitates several dementia caregiver support groups and has partnered with agencies throughout California to conduct educational workshops, trainings, and webinars. Tami is a sought-after speaker, frequently presenting before audiences at professional meetings, senior retirement centers, memory care and assisted living communities, health and wellness conferences, local colleges and universities, and public health organizations. Tami has been a guest on local television, radio shows and podcasts and has published several articles on dementia and health-related topics. https://tamianastasia.com/

View the profile of Lauren Schwabish MS CCC-SLP and learn more about their background and involvement with Dementia Society of America. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Lauren Schwabish MS CCC-SLP Advisory Council Lauren is the owner of Neuro Speech Services , a private practice based in Northern Virginia, specializing in person-centered assessment and treatment of cognitive-communicative disorders related to stroke, brain injury, and other neurologic conditions. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Communicative Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a master’s degree in communication sciences from Hunter College of the City University of New York. She is licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is a certified member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. She has over 21 years of experience working in hospitals and acute rehabilitation centers and is passionate about providing meaningful and accessible health education about the brain to patients, families, and health care professionals. Lauren is an engaging public speaker on the topics of memory and thinking skills, committed to empowering communities with evidence-based information and best practices in brain health behaviors.

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Learn the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Frontotemporal DONATE "Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) describes a clinical syndrome associated with shrinking of the frontal and temporal anterior lobes of the brain . Originally known as Pick’s disease, the name and classification of FTD has been a topic of discussion for over a century. As it is defined today, the symptoms of FTD fall into two clinical patterns that involve either (1) changes in behavior, or (2) problems with language. The first type features behavior that can be either impulsive or bored and listless and includes inappropriate social behavior ; lack of social tact; lack of empathy; distractability; loss of insight into the behaviors of oneself and others; an increased interest in sex; changes in food preferences; agitation or, conversely, blunted emotions; neglect of personal hygiene; repetitive or compulsive behavior; and decreased energy and motivation. The second type primarily features symptoms of language disturbance, including difficulty making or understanding speech, often in conjunction with the behavioral type’s symptoms. Spatial skills and memory remain intact. There is a strong genetic component to the disease; FTD often runs in families." Source: click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

Lewy body disease may cause problems with movement and posture, muscle stiffness, and confusion. Learn more about both common and rare conditions. Lewy Body DONATE "Lewy body disease is one of the most common causes of Dementia in the elderly. Lewy body disease happens when abnormal structures, called Lewy bodies, build up in areas of the brain. The disease may cause a wide range of symptoms, including changes in alertness and attention, hallucinations, problems with movement and posture, muscle stiffness, and confusion. Lewy body disease can be hard to diagnose because of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease cause similar symptoms. Scientists think that Lewy body disease might be related to these diseases, or that they sometimes happen together. Lewy body disease usually begins between the ages of 50 and 85 . The disease gets worse over time. There is no cure. Treatment focuses on drugs to help symptoms." Source: click here . "Who was Lewy? In the early 1900s, while researching Parkinson's disease, the scientist Friederich H. Lewy discovered abnormal protein deposits that disrupt the brain's normal functioning. These Lewy body proteins are found in an area of the brain stem where they deplete the neurotransmitter dopamine, causing Parkinsonian symptoms. In Lewy Body Dementia [LBD], these abnormal proteins are diffuse throughout other areas of the brain , including the cerebral cortex. The brain chemical acetylcholine is depleted, causing disruption of perception, thinking, and behavior. Lewy body disease exists either in pure form or in conjunction with other brain changes, including those typically seen in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease." Source: click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

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