#24 Aging, Dementia, and What’s Good for the Brain

The Center Collaborative: Creative Solutions in Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice

Rod Harwood, Older Adult Coordinator for Greater Oregon Behavioral Health, Inc., discusses:

• The growing aging population in the U.S.
• How Dementia impacts the senses and the brain
• Practical tips on how to provide accommodations when communicating with someone with Dementia
• The suicide rate among older adults
• What you can do to mitigate the impact of Dementia
• The need to maintain connection and meaning throughout the lifespan

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For more information about older adult specialists in your area, please visit: www.oregonbhi.org

For more information about the book, “Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age” by Sanjay Gupta M.D., please visit: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Keep-Sharp/Sanjay-Gupta/9781501166747

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