Blog: Brain Speaker

Brain Health & Wellness Series People living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are especially vulnerable to scams, making it essential for both family and professional caregivers to recognize the warning signs. Learn about today’s most common scams, how fraudsters stole more than $5.2 million from Cuyahoga County residents last year, and practical […]

Brain Health & Wellness Series Individuals with advanced dementia often struggle to communicate pain, leading to misunderstood behaviors. This educational session will explore detecting pain through behavior and its implications for compassionate care. We will discuss how dementia affects pain perception and communication, along with practical strategies for assessment and intervention. Thursday, June 256:30-7:30pm via […]

Brain Health & Wellness Series Did you know your immune system plays a powerful role in how your brain functions every day? Join us for an engaging and easy-to-understand webinar that explores the important connection between immune health and cognitive well-being. Learn how your immune system helps protect your brain, what can happen when it doesn’t […]

JFSA Brain Health & Wellness Series This presentation explores common safety concerns for people living with dementia and provides caregivers with practical tools and strategies to reduce risks at home. Topics include wandering, medication mismanagement, fire hazards, falls, and driving concerns. By understanding these risks and implementing proactive safety measures, families can help loved ones […]

JFSA Brain Health & Wellness Series Can the use of six different types of medications, including Metformin, Lipitor, Ozempic, and Motrin lower the risk and slow the progression of dementia? This session will delve into the pros and cons of each medication, providing valuable information on who may benefit most from these treatments. Whether you’re […]

JFSA Brain Health & Wellness Series Ethical issues in dementia can be very challenging.  We will discuss basic bioethics principles of autonomy, beneficence and justice as they may apply to common issues in this setting including driving, managing affairs like finances, advance care planning and healthcare decision making as examples. Free to participate. Presenter:Elizabeth O’Toole, […]

JFSA Brain Health & Wellness Series Caring for someone with a serious or chronic illness ofteninvolves making important — and sometimes difficult —decisions. This presentation will explore what informed decision making truly means and how care partners can approach choices with confidence and clarity. We’ll discuss how to communicate goals of care, what to consider […]

JFSA Brain Health & Wellness Series This heartfelt presentation explores the profound challenges and spiritual realities surrounding dementia from a Jewish perspective. Using stories, Torah teachings, and ethical insights, it highlights how memory loss affects identity but does not diminish the divine soul within each person. It emphasizes the enduring presence of the soul, the […]