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The Dementia Society of America is seeking to better understand the meaningfulness of cannabis, CBD, and THC for those living with Dementia. If you are interested in working with us, contact us today! Cannabis Medical Marijuana & Mushrooms The Dementia Society of America is seeking to understand better the meaningfulness of cannabis, CBD, THC, aka medical marijuana, and mushrooms (psychedelics) as it relates to symptom management and intervention for those living with various forms of Dementia. In the meantime, here are a few additional perspectives to review and consider. Thank you. U.K. Alzheimer's Society Comments CNN Feature Story CNBC Feature Story Canadian Coalition for Seniors Insight into U.S. Patent #663057 UPenn - Can Psychedelics Help Patients with Dementia?

Development of geriatric psychiatry clinical service, and provide clinical consultations and treatment to this population within Atrius Healthcare. Volunteer President ◄ Back to Members | Kevin Jameson Founder Volunteer President/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 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 serves 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

Dr. Arun Rao, CEO of Geriatrics Planning & Solutions, Inc. Advisory Council ◄ Back to Members | Arun Rao MD Advisory Council Dr. Arun S. Rao, a fellowship-trained & board-certified geriatrician with over 20 years of experience is the founder & CEO of Geriatrics Planning & Solutions, Inc., a direct-pay house call service for older adults that provides medical care management and consultations. He started this endeavor so he could bring his expertise, passion, & advocacy to the older adults in our area- giving them the answers they need in their homes, on their time. Originally from New Jersey, he obtained his undergraduate degree from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his M.D. from Rutgers- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Subsequently, he completed his internal medicine training at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and The Medical Center of Princeton. Dr. Rao then returned to The University of Michigan Medical Center to complete an intense 2-year academic and clinical fellowship in geriatric medicine, with a research focus on infections in long-term care facilities. Over the span of his career, Dr. Rao has served on the faculty of the Division of Geriatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College; lead the Division of Geriatrics at St. Peter’s University Hospital; and been the Medical Director for LIFE St. Mary (a PACE site). Most recently, he has worked at Penn Medicine Princeton Health. He is well-versed in the care of older adults in hospitals, nursing facilities & assisted-living facilities, outpatient practices, and especially at home. With his sound academic base, Dr. Rao can also be a dynamic and informative speaker to provide education on various topics in geriatrics for professionals and the public.

Vascular Dementia is caused by a series of small strokes and is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease in people over age 65. To learn more, contact us. Vascular DONATE "Multi-infarct Dementia [also commonly referred to as 'Vascular Dementia'] is caused by a series of small strokes. Multi-infarct Dementia (MID) is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease in people over age 65. MID usually affects people between the ages of 55 and 75. More men than women have MID. A stroke is an interruption in or blockage of the blood supply to any part of the brain . A stroke is also called an infarct. Multi-infarct means that more than one area in the brain has been injured due to a lack of blood. The brain cannot get oxygen if blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds. Brain cells can die, causing permanent damage. There may be no stroke symptoms when these strokes affect a small area . These are called silent strokes. Over time, as more areas of the brain are damaged, the symptoms of MID appear. Not all strokes are silent. Larger strokes that affect strength, sensation, or other brain and nervous system (neurologic) functions can also lead to MID. Risk factors for MID include diabetes, hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), smoking, and stroke." Lastly, White Matter Disease (WMD) is a Dementia subtype within the context of cardiovascular conditions that may produce similar changes to one's cognition as Vascular Dementia. An MRI scan is typically employed to help identify and distinguish the disorder. Vascular Dementia Source: click here . White Matter Disease Resource: click here . Resource: U.S. government website on vascular/Dementia risks. Video: University of California, Los Angeles 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

Young-Onset or ""Early-Onset"" runs in families linked to three genes that differ from the APOE gene which can increase your risk of Alzheimer's in general. To learn more, visit us today. Young-Onset Young-Onset is often also referred to as "Early-Onset." Yet, it should be differentiated from another commonly used phrase: "Early Stage Dementia," which is more appropriate to describe someone in the early stages of Dementia, at any age. "Young-Onset Dementia is conventionally thought to include patients with onset before 65 years of age . This cutoff point is indicative of a sociological partition in terms of employment and retirement age, but this age has no specific biological significance and there is a range of disease features across this arbitrary divide." Source: click here . "Some people with early-onset Alzheimer's [Dementia] have the common form of the disease, and experts don't know why these people get the disease at a younger age than others do. For most, however, early-onset Alzheimer's runs in the family. They're likely to have a parent or grandparent who also developed Alzheimer's at a younger age. Early-onset Alzheimer's that runs in families is linked to three genes that differ from the APOE gene that can increase your risk of Alzheimer's in general. The genetic path of inheritance is much stronger in early-onset Alzheimer's. If you have a genetic mutation in one of those three genes — the APP, PSEN 1, or PSEN 2 — you may develop Alzheimer's before age 65." 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

Registered Nurse. Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. Currently Associate Principal Scientist in Clinical Risk Management at Merck & Co., Inc. Exec Vice President ◄ Back to Members | Ann Redfield RN MSN Director & Board Secretary Executive Vice President Registered Nurse. Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. Currently Associate Principal Scientist in Clinical Risk Management at Merck & Co., Inc. Following her undergraduate degree at Duke, her work at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and her graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Ann began a long career of giving back to her community. Ann helped spearhead the efforts to create an area homeless initiative, including a Code Blue emergency shelter program. Ann became a certified hospice volunteer and is a proponent of patient advocacy and empowerment. Ann has played an instrumental role in guiding the establishment of the Dementia Society of America.

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Our Dementia education and information programs follow our mission. Those that we serve are very much in need and may be living with Dementia or others. Contact us today for more information. Programs Our Dementia education and information programs follow our mission. Those that we serve are very much in need and may be... Living with a form of Dementia, or Acting as caregivers / care partners; Isolated from friends and family; Have spent down their life savings; Now be on medical subsidies; As you can see it is vital to share Dementia information to address the myriad of issues faced every day. One of our larger efforts addresses the biggest need- tackling taboos, stigmas, fears of the unknown, and a general lack of knowledge about the basics of Dementia; all of which may hold back individuals, families, and our communities, from improving the lives of those living with Dementia. We invite your questions. Please contact us at 1-800-DEMENTIA (1-800-336-3684) or talk to us on social media. Discover More | Click Below Educate Provide Recognize People living with Dementia may long to hear the music they enjoy; yearn to express, however best they can, their feelings through the powerful medium of art; feel the touch of a warm loving hand, or watch (and join in if able) graceful dancers as they sway and swing to the beat. Dementia Society of America (DSA) strives to provide the highest quality programs, performers, and professionals. Our programs are underwritten through the concern and generosity of supporters like you, from across the country. It's important to recognize the efforts of others to enhance the lives of those living with Dementia and/or their caregivers. Maybe it's the occasional concert that residents throw together for the enjoyment of all. Maybe it's an inventor or upstart entrepreneur who creates the next "app" or safety system, that will connect and protect those affected. We want to make a difference, today! If you've read this far, you probably do too. Why not join with us ?

Parkinson’s disease Dementia is a clinical diagnosis that may affect memory, social judgment, language, or reasoning. To learn more about both common and more rare conditions, contact us today! PDD Parkinson’s disease Dementia (PDD), a clinical diagnosis related to [Lewy Body Dementia] that can occur in people with Parkinson’s disease. PDD may affect memory, social judgment, language, or reasoning. Autopsy studies show that people with PDD often have amyloid plaques and tau tangles similar to those found in people with Alzheimer's disease, though it is not understood what these similarities mean. A majority of people with Parkinson’s disease develop Dementia , but the time from the onset of movement symptoms to the onset of Dementia symptoms varies greatly from person to person. Risk factors for developing PDD include the onset of Parkinson’s-related movement symptoms followed by mild cognitive impairment and REM sleep behavior disorder, which involves having frequent nightmares and visual hallucinations. 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

Helping families facing Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, FTD, MCI, and more through education, research, and life enrichment. Dementia Society of America Dementia Awareness It's more than a ribbon ... Although a simple purple ribbon on your jacket or a sticker on your car is important and meaningful, Dementia awareness can take many forms. It can also be as basic as learning what Dementia is and isn't, and properly sharing that accurate knowledge with others (we hope that you'll read our definitions pages for more insight). Another form is something forward-thinkers from around the world have coined as, "Dementia-friendly" communities. In addition to the Dementia Society of America® (DSA), there are two associated coalitions leading the national effort: Dementia Friendly America® (DFA), and Dementia Friends USA™. Want to join our efforts to support the development of Dementia Friendly American communities around the country? Contact us at 1-800-DEMENTIA.

Dementia Society of America is registered as required throughout the United States to solicit donations of goods and funds. All U.S. donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. State Charitable Registrations Dementia Society, Inc., dba as Dementia Society of America, is registered as required throughout the United States, including the District of Columbia, to solicit donations of goods and funds. All U.S. donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We also maintain a presence in the Provence of Ontario, Canada, and locally support our cross-border Dementia education and life-enrichment programs. Note that we do not offer tax receipts for non-U.S. contributions. Clicking image will take you to a third-party website. AL16-399 Alabama Office of the Attorney General Registered with the Alabama Attorney General's office as required by law. Number N/A Alaska Alaska Department of Law Meets state charitable requirements. Number N/A Arizona Arizona Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements Number N/A Arkansas Secretary of State HQ of Dementia Society, Inc. is located at 188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901 and meets state charitable requirements. CT0217181 California Department of Justice Dementia Society, Inc., 188 N Main St, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. 100% of your contribution is deductible, please consult your tax professional. 20163018645 Colorado Secretary of State Meets state charitable requirements. CHR.0060014 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Meets state charitable requirements. Number N/A Delaware Department of Justice Meets state charitable requirements 400216000520 District of Columbia Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs Meets state charitable requirements. CH43185 Florida Office of the Attorney General A copy of the official registration and financial information my be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free, within the state, 1-800-HELPFLA (1-800-435-7352), or via the internet at www.fdacs.gov . Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. CH011562 Georgia Office of the Secretary of State The following information will be sent upon request: (a) A full and fair description of the programs and activities of Dementia Society of America; and (b) A financial statement or summary which shall be consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 43-17-5, of Dementia Society, Inc. is available by writing to PO Box 600, 188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901 or by calling 1-844-336-3684. 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Number N/A Louisiana Department of Justice Meets state charitable requirements CO11861 Maine Department of Professional & Financial Regulation Dementia Society, Inc.'s physical mailing address is: 188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901. 32677 Maryland Office of the Secretary of State A copy of the current financial statement of Dementia Society, Inc. is available by writing to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or by calling 1-844-336-3684. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, 1-410-974-5534. 058499 Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements. CS53331 Michigan Department of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements. Number N/A Minnesota Office of the Attorney General Dementia Society, Inc., 188 N Main St, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. 100% of your contribution is deductible, please consult your tax professional. 100027113 Mississippi Office of the Secretary of State The official registration and financial information of Dementia Society, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State. CO-304-16 Missouri Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements. Number N/A Montana Department of Justice Meets state charitable requirements Number N/A Nebraska Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements NV20171311310 Nevada Secretary of State Dementia Society, Inc., 188 N Main St, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. 100% of your contribution is deductible, please consult your tax professional. 31165 New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements. CH3768900 New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose my be obtained from the Attorney General of the state of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215 and is available on the internet at www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement. 20174021808053200 New Mexico Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements. 45-08-43 New York Office of the Attorney General On request, the Society will supply a copy of the complete financial statement. Also, the Dementia Society does, at times, make contributions to other nonprofit organizations that serve our mission and expand our reach, and a list of those organizations may be requested. Please write to: Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901-0600, or the New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, New York or visit www.charitiesnys.com . SL010071 North Carolina Office of the Secretary of State Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 (within North Carolina) or (919) 807-2214 (outside North Carolina). 100% of your contribution is deductible, please consult your tax professional. The license is not an endorsement by the State. 15168 North Dakota Secretary of State Meets state charitable requirements. 46-3401769 Ohio Office of the Attorney General Dementia Society, Inc's located at 188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901 and a full and fair description of the programs and activities of Dementia Society of America will be sent upon request. Number N/A Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of State Meets state charitable requirements 50656 Oregon Department of Justice Dementia Society is registered with the Attorney General. Such registration in no way constitutes or implies any endorsement, sanction or approval of the solicitation, its purposes, the manner in which it is conducted, or the person or organization conducting it, by the Attorney General or any other governmental agency or officer. 103411 Pennsylvania Department of State The official registration and financial information of Dementia Society, Inc. dba Dementia Society of America, may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. CO.9901946 Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General A full description of programs and activities of Dementia Society, Inc. is available by writing to 188 N Main St, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or by calling 1-844-336-3684. 100% of your contribution is deductible, please consult your tax professional. P35697 South Carolina Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements. Number N/A South Dakota Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements CO26057 Tennessee Office of the Secretary of State Registered with the Tennessee Secretary of State as required by law. Number N/A Texas Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements 10783631-CHAR Utah Department of Commerce Meets state charitable requirements. Number N/A Vermont Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements Number N/A Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services A financial statement is available from the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. 39402 Washington Office of the Secretary of State If requested, the donor may obtain additional financial or other information on file with the secretary at 1-800-332-4483, https://www.sos.wa.gov/corporations-charities#nonprofits_charities. Currently registered with the Washington State Secretary of State as required by law. Number N/A West Virginia Office of the Secretary of State West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement. 16579-800 Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Dementia Society, Inc., located at 188 N Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901. A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year and primary charitable purpose will be provided to any person upon request. Number N/A Wyoming Office of the Attorney General Meets state charitable requirements

Helping families facing Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, FTD, MCI, and more through education, research, and life enrichment. Dementia Society of America The Dementia Action Plan ® Educational learning experiences with factual, easy-to-understand concepts, and accessible information. DONATE Complete this form to watch our informative 1-hour workshop at no cost. Use Promo Code: FREE ($9.95 Value) Promo Code First name Last name ZIP Code Email Click Here to Watch Now The recorded presentation was filmed before a live studio audience at the Philadelphia PBS® station affiliate, WHYY-TV®; this 1-hour TV-show style program is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Extremely informative, eye-opening, and with clearly explained calls to action. It is a must-see educational talk for audiences everywhere that will engender knowledge, personal commitment, and hope. Led by the Dementia Society of America's founder and nationally recognized spokesperson, Kevin Jameson, this 1-hour presentation will take you through the basics of the who, what, where, when, and why of Dementia care in the present and future. By utilizing the 7 simple steps detailed in The Dementia Action Plan, you have the potential to make a lasting impact on your ability to successfully navigate life as a caregiver and partner or as someone living with Dementia, no matter what challenges lie ahead. Mr. Jameson brings nearly 40 years of professional on-stage experience and skill to this lively, emotional, uplifting talk. You walk out feeling empowered to make a difference in your life and the lives of those you care most about. Download the free companion workbook, click here . Please get in touch with us to request an in-person or virtual Zoom presentation at your next event. Links highlighted within the program (coming soon) ... Learn more about support groups. Learn more about how to communicate. Learn more about "6 Degrees of Separation." Learn more about how a diagnosis is made. Learn more about clinical trials. Learn more about normal aging. Go back to Education | Click Here