Presented by: CU Multidisciplinary Center on Aging and University of Colorado Colorado Springs Aging Center

Part 4 of the Emotional and Mental Health Health in Older Adults Spring 2021 Webinar Series. This is a FREE event for service providers, caregivers, and older adults to learn strategies to improve Emotional and Mental Health and Well-Being for Older Adults. To learn more, visit the CU Multidisciplinary Center on Aging website.

Presenter: Tara Carlisle, MD

Date: May 6, 2021 from 2-3 pm MT

Location: Virtual, register here 

Topic: Can Exercise Improve Brain Health?

Presented by: Brain Health Center of the Rockies

Speakers: Agnieszka Burzynsk, PhD and Tom Larocca, PhD

Moderators: Augusto Miravalle, MD and Brett Fling, PhD

When: August 12th at 5 pm MT

Location: Virtual

This is a free event. Click here to learn more and register! 

Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter

Topic: Education event for family caregivers, direct care providers, and the general public to learn about Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. 

Speakers: Various, including CU Alzheimer's and Cognition Center experts

When: March 10 and 11 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, with breaks

Location: Virtual Webinar

Presented by: Lewy Body Dementia Association

Join the CU Alzheimer's and Cognition Center for a viewing of SPARK, a documentary about Robin William's battle with Lewy Body Dementia. There will be a brief presentation before the movie starts, and then a moderated panel and Q&A session after the movie. 

Movie Trailer

When: March 5, 2021 from 1-3pm MT

Location: Virtual

Recordings

SPARK Introduction

SPARK Panel Discussion

The actual SPARK video was not recorded for viewing again, however LBDA will be partnering with other Universities and Institutions in the future to host similar events. Keep an eye on their website for future showings of SPARK. 

Presented by: The Brain Health Center of the Rockies

Join for a free virtual session on practical ways to prevent the onset of dementia.

Date: February 8, 2021 at 5 pm MT

Location: Virtual

Find the recording here

 

Presented by: CU Alzheimer’s and Cognition Center’s Dr. Brianne Bettcher and the Denver Public Library

What is healthy aging from a ‘brain’ perspective? Geriatric neuropsychologist Brianne Bettcher, PhD from the CU Alzheimer’s and Cognition Center discusses protective factors for ‘successful aging,’ lifestyle factors that might slow or prevent memory decline, and controversies in the field of aging science

Date: July 10, 2020 from 1:30-2:30 pm MDT

Location: Online

Presented by: Colorado PCA Support and Jill Lorentz, President of Summit Resilience Training

Topic: Emotional absolutes for those living with dementia and for those caring for persons living with dementia

Date: May 20, 2020 at 10 am

Location: Online

Unfortunately, our Dementia Dialogues, scheduled for April 25, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We will reschedule when it was safe for us to do so.

Topic: A Class for Caregivers: Strategies & Techniques

Speaker: Jill Lorentz, Summit Resilience Training

When: April 7, 2020 from 1:30-3:30 pm MT

Location: Webinar due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Do you have questions about Posterior Cortical Atrophy? For instance: How is PCA related to Alzheimer's Disease or Lewy Body Dementia? Attend this webinar for live responses to your questions. 

Speaker: Victoria S. Pelak, MD

When: February 19, 2020 from 1:30-2:00 MT

Location: Online

 

Topic: Technology use in PCA

Speaker: University of Colorado IT team

When: Wednesday, February 26th from 10:15-12:15

Location: UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center