In this session, Gerald Quigley will demystify the differences between dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and MCI, and highlight early signs clinicians and caregivers should be aware of. Drawing on recent clinical insights and recommendations, Gerald will share practical, evidence-informed strategies to help healthcare professionals support their patients with early Alzheimer's disease.
Participation in this webinar will enable you to:
- Distinguish the differences between dementia, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
- Recognise MCI symptoms and determine whether to refer a patient back to their General Practitioner for further management.
- Recall the modifiable risk factors and lifestyle interventions recognised to reduce the risk of developing dementia
- Summarise the role of nutrition to support the growth of synapses.
Register here: Non-medicine Management of Early Alzheimer's Disease
About the presenter:
Gerald Quigley
B.Pharm, M.H.
Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. His passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age. Gerald reinforces our rediscovering of the ability to understand wellness, the role of food choices, and aging well – all of which are aspects of vitality fundamental to our future.