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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?

When you want to find reliable sources of Brain Health information, the Dementia Society of America can connect you to many excellent resources. For more information, contact us today. Anchor 1 Brain Health Connections™ The United States government, universities, and leading Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) create an abundance of Brain Health information. When you want to find reliable sources of Brain Health information, the Dementia Society of America can point you to many excellent resources. DSA's Project Brain Health™ seeks the latest news, studies, education, research, and medical advances to benefit your brain. Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not provide medical advice. The contents are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment of an illness. The links below will open websites on a separate web browser page, so you can keep your place here. Dementia Society's "The Cognitive Action Plan " In our latest publication, we have brought together ten simple-to-adopt building blocks to better brain health. Harvard Medical School - 4 Ways to Maintain Your Brain Learn more about how dance, olive oil, keeping up with old friends, and taking up the harmonica, for example, can make a significant difference in your mood and overall brain health. National Institute on Aging- Brain Health Info The U.S. Government provides helpful "engage your brain" tips. Harvard Health- 12 Ways to Keep Your Brain Young Produced by the publishing division of the Harvard Medical School of Harvard University, drawing on the expertise of 11,000+ physicians, researchers, and others. Cleveland Clinic- 6 Pillars of Brain Health Cleveland Clinic Six Pillars of Brain Health can help you preserve your memory and lower your risk for brain disease. American Heart Association- Life's Simple 7 The American Heart and American Stroke Association combine their expertise to discuss how "heart health" is critical to brain health. Dana Foundation- Brain Health Info The Dana Foundation is committed to advancing brain research and responsibly educating the public about the potential of research. Vroom- Brain Health Programs for Children The Vroom program is brought to you by the Bezos Family Foundation. Their innovative work brings practical ways in which you and your child/grandchildren can interact to help them build the best brain possible. Their tools are built on years of research by leading authorities in brain health and child development. As a bonus, the adult(s) benefits too! Global Council on Brain Health- Brain Health Info The Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) is an independent collaboration of scientists, health professionals, scholars, and policy experts from around the world working in areas of Brain Health-related to human cognition. AARP is a lead collaborator in the U.S. NIH Go4Life Program- Fitness Ideas The National Institute of Health Go4Life has partnered with the Dementia Society of America. This U.S. government program promotes physical, mental, and overall Brain Health for older adults. Cognitive Vitality An initiative of our friends at the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation. The Brain Health Academy This brain health educational series comes to you from UsAgainstAlzheimer's.

Make a bequest, memorial, or other legacy contribution to support the mission of the Dementia Society of America Leadership Logo What does the Leadership Circle logo graphically represent? The circular arrow means taking action and creating forward motion. The circle is meant to communicate the whole interconnectedness of all things, all animals, and all people in our world, including the mind-body connection. The 3 separate colors, each with a distinct amount of "space" allocated to each, reflects proportionately the 3 pillars of our mission: Educate all , about all Dementias (bright purple); Provide quality-of-life programs (lighter purple); Recognize accomplishments and contributions to the betterment of the Dementia community at large (the lightest blue/purple). If you join the Leadership or Caring Circle you agree with the 10 DSA Principles , and you are willing to commit financially each year to see that those ideals are pursued and continued through the work of the Dementia Society of America.

Worldwide collaboration is the cornerstone of our Society. Learn about other organizations that share our vision of raising Dementia awareness. Collaborators The Dementia Society of America believes that worldwide collaboration between organizations that share the vision and mission to raise Dementia awareness should be the cornerstone of our Society. Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not endorse the organizations below, but in our current opinion their stated missions closely align with our 10 Leadership Circle Principles . The links below are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. All U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits (officially IRS-recognized, as is the Dementia Society of America), are highlighted in bold as such. Underlined links below will open websites in a separate web browser page, so you can keep your place here. Music and Memory Using persona lized music in care organizations throughout the U.S. The 2014 documentary, "Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory," is about their efforts. Would you like to have a screening? 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Brain Research Foundation Founded in 1953, BRF exists to accelerate discoveries of the human brain by funding pioneering neuroscience research. The Dementia Society Seed Grant Program provides start-up funds for new and innovative research projects that lead to scientific advancement. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. ARTZ Philadelphia Our purpose is to provide opportunities for self-expression and rebuilding self-esteem and dignity to people with memory loss and those who care for them. We achieve this mission through research-based programs that connect people living with dementia and their care partners with artists and cultural organizations in the creative community. View our virtual museum programs from across the country: click here . 501(c)(3) nonprofit. StopCTE The mission of the Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation is to provide parents of school-age children (who have very susceptible brains) with information about the dangers of sports which involve head trauma. Which some believe may lead to Dementia and other neurological disorders in later life. A resource for understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (symptoms, research, impact, and information). 501(c)(3) nonprofit. CJD Foundation Promotes research, advocates, and provides support to families and professionals that work with or are affected by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Pioneer Network Dedicated to making fundamental changes in values and practices [in long-term care] to create a culture of aging that is life-affirming, satisfying, humane, and meaningful. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. On-Demand Programs and Events On Demand! provides speakers and performers that inspire, enrich, and entertain. Know Dementia UK A local charity [in the United Kingdom], run by volunteers comprising family carers and qualified professionals who live and work with people with dementia. Not affiliated with the KNOW DEMENTIA® programs of the Dementia Society of America. Go back to Education | Click Here

Support the Dementia Society's mission to provide dignified care and support for those living with Dementia. Our crypto donation service makes it easy to donate in a safe and secure way. Crypto Donation All donations in cryptocurrency are final Click Here to Donate w/Real Name Use this Coinbase link for memorial donations, etc. We'll send you a receipt and a request for more information. Click Here to Donate Anon Use this Coinbase link for anonymous donations. No receipt. Dementia Society, Inc., doing business as Dementia Society of America, is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and registered with the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)(3). Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax advisor. Please view our IRS Determination Letter here. Back to Donate

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have memory or other thinking problems that do not normally disrupt activities of daily living. MCI Not necessarily "Dementia" in the strictest sense of the word, but a condition that commonly leads to Dementia, and therefore there should be a high level of concern. "Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have memory or other thinking problems greater than normal for their age and education, but their symptoms are not as severe as those seen in people with Alzheimer’s disease. More older people with MCI, compared with those without MCI, go on to develop Alzheimer’s. Studies are underway to learn why some people with MCI progress to Alzheimer’s and others do not. The problems associated with MCI may also be caused by certain medications, cerebrovascular disease (which affects blood vessels that supply the brain), and other factors. Some of the problems brought on by these conditions can be managed or reversed. The type of MCI with memory loss as the main symptom is called amnestic MCI. In another type, non-amnestic MCI, the main symptom is an impaired thinking skill other than memory loss, such as trouble planning and organizing or poor judgment." 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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Lauren is the owner of Neuro Speech Services, a private practice based in Northern Virginia 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.

When you need someone to help you or your loved ones deal with Dementia, contact us. This list of directories provides information about services and resources available to those affected by Dementia. Find support groups, clinical trials, and more. Directories When you need someone to help you and/or your loved ones deal with Dementia, start with a doctor(s), and then look to find caregivers, care agencies, facilities, and other Dementia professionals. Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not provide medical advice. The contents herein are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. DSA does not endorse any of the resources listed herein or within separate sites linked to. The information contained within these directories is thought to be reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate. It is primarily compiled from provider descriptions of their own services as well as other public data sources and is subject to change without further notice. For help with finding resources, please call our Info Line at 1-800-DEMENTIA. The links below will open website directories in a separate web browser page so that you can keep your place here. United States Administration on Aging- Eldercare Locator. Find Doctors- Use "Dementia" in HealthGrades search box. U.S. News & World Report Nursing Home Ratings. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center. Family Caregiver Alliance- Find Local Caregivers. Dementia Answers ® Directory. Lotsa Helping Hands- Create a Support Network. African-American Dementia and Wellness Organization. American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®). Dementia Friendly America Community Locator. Memory Cafe Directory - United States & Canada. National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. National Home Builders- Age-In-Place Contractors. National Association for Home Care & Hospice. National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. National Association of Estate Planners. National Adult Day Services Association. National Society of Genetic Counselors. CareLike Community Resource Locator Special Needs Trust Management. Find Geriatric Care Managers. CarFit- Find Local Program. Meals on Wheels Locator. Medical ID Bracelets . Free Medical ID Card - PDF-fillable Go back to Education | Click Here

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Helping families facing Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, FTD, and others through education, research, and life enrichment. Dementia Society of America Provide We believe all of us are capable, at some level, to sense and respond, even until the very end of our lives. The richness of life doesn’t end when someone is diagnosed with any form of Dementia. The Dementia Society of America works with care facilities to plan and provide programs that enhance the lives of those living with Dementia, bringing a perspective to the situation that celebrates the uniqueness of every individual. Our Ginny Gives Grants program offer variety and provides ways for people to connect through art, music, dance, touch, and more. Please let us know how we can help by calling 1-800-DEMENTIA (1-800-336-3684) to learn more. For those living with Dementia, their caregivers, and the public at-large, the Dementia Society of America (DSA) seeks to underwrite a varity of types of quality-of-life programs in nursing homes, continuing care residential communities, and wherever else desired in the Dementia community. DONATE Music. It reaches people... deeply. When many other ways of reaching people have been exhausted, most any music, and especially recognized or beloved music, can still trigger connections within us. The Dementia Society of America believes that every person with Dementia, every caregiver, every human being, should be given the opportunity to enjoy music and song. Our programs do just that. Whether it's 8 people gathered around a harpist, or 80 being serenaded by a violinist, barbershop quartet, or jazz ensemble, DSA leads the way in its variety of enjoyable programs. Learn more about Dementia and music at NAMM Foundation . Art. To experience art, interact, and discuss its meaning (as one is able), can create a particularly unique environment in which to connect. It can be a small facilitated group assembled to relate to familiar, or unfamiliar, artistic creations in the comfort of one's residence. It might be a museum visit or traveling art exhibition, that simply allows for the energy of art expression to be shared. DSA provides a diverse selection of subject matter and environments. Touch/Senses. Those living with Dementia often feel separate and removed. To touch and be touched, to have your handheld, your feet massaged, and your shoulders rubbed in a gentle and meaningful way, can create a sense of calm. Maybe it's the way velvet or silk feels, or cinnamon or vanilla smell... stimulating the senses can provide feelings of security. DSA encourages thoughtful and appropriate touch and sensory stimulation programs to reconnect with the humanness of people. Dance. Movement with, and without others interacting, can be a powerful force that crosses over into many other beneficial therapies, such as music, art, and touch. Appropriately managed, with safety being a number one priority, dance programs produce increased blood flow, and enhance stability and balance. Always facilitated to avoid physical discomfort, activities even as simple as swaying to the beat, can increase the mental and physical senses of well-being and security. We can also work with approved Program Partners (talent agencies typically- that specialize in senior programs) to select, manage and place performers, session leaders, therapists, and others in appropriate settings to the maximum benefit of all. We are constantly seeking new Program Partners and communities, in cities and towns across America. Please contact us to learn more. To put on a program and get started right away, click here: Ginny Gives Grants . Go back to Programs | Click Here

Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are different conditions. Both are due to brain damage caused by a lack of vitamin B1. To learn more, contact us. WKS "Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome are different conditions. Both are due to brain damage caused by a lack of vitamin B1. Lack of vitamin B1 is common in people with alcoholism. It is also common in persons whose bodies do not absorb food properly, as sometimes occurs with a chronic illness or after obesity surgery. Korsakoff syndrome, or Korsakoff psychosis, tends to develop as Wernicke symptoms go away . Wernicke encephalopathy causes brain damage in lower parts of the brain called the thalamus and hypothalamus. Korsakoff psychosis results from permanent damage to areas of the brain involved with memory. Symptoms of Wernicke encephalopathy [Dementia] include: Confusion and loss of mental activity that can progress to coma and death ; loss of muscle coordination that can cause leg tremor; vision changes such as abnormal eye movements; double vision; eyelid drooping; alcohol withdrawal; inability to form new memories; loss of memory can be severe; making up stories; seeing or hearing things that are not really there. Other conditions that may cause vitamin B1 deficiency include: AIDS, cancers that have spread throughout the body, extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, heart failure, long periods of intravenous (IV) therapy without receiving thiamine supplements, long-term dialysis, very high thyroid hormone levels." 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