Understanding Apathy & Depression in Persons with Dementia
Event Date: October 24th, 2018
A recording of our second Live Event where we gave the public the opportunity to engage with medical experts from McMaster University and discuss important topics related to dementia.
During the event, our experts Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko looked at what apathy and depression are and how they present in persons with dementia. We also looked at how to cope with these symptoms as a caregiver and outlined treatments that are currently available.
During the event, our experts Drs. Anthony Levinson and Richard Sztramko looked at what apathy and depression are and how they present in persons with dementia. We also looked at how to cope with these symptoms as a caregiver and outlined treatments that are currently available.
Dr. Richard Sztramko
Geriatrician, Assistant Professor, McMaster UniversityThrough his work with patients with dementia and their families, Dr. Sztramko came to understand that there is a desire and need for online education about dementia that has been developed by experts in geriatrics. This inspired him to pursue the creation of iGeriCare.
Dr. Anthony Levinson
Neuropsychiatrist, Director, Division of e-Learning Innovation, McMaster UniversityAt the Division of e-Learning Innovation, Dr. Levinson exercises his passion for researching and developing online solutions to deliver high-quality health educational experiences to both the public and health care professionals. iGeriCare provides a unique opportunity to leverage his expertise in mental health and learning technologies to create a modern and engaging approach to dementia education.
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