Alzheimer’s disease affects the lives of 8,500 Alaskans. While the disease is devastating to the patient, it also provides incredible challenges for caregivers and family. How do you manage aggressive behavior, finances, driving, and toileting, etc. Join host Dr Justin Clark for a discussion on the many resources for Alzheimers in Alaska.
HOST: Dr. Justin Clark
GUESTS:
- Debbie Chulick, Education Specialist, Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska
- Gay Wellman, Education Specialist, Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska
LINKS:
- Care Coordination Resource of Alaska
- Visit Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska’s event calendar
- Alzheimer’s Association’s annual facts and figures report
PARTICIPATE:
- Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (10:00 – 11:00am)
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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, Sept 9, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, Sept 9, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
- Carl Sagan’s Baloney Detection Kit and common logical fallacies
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