January
30
11:00am-12:00pm
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that interferes with a person’s daily life. It is not a single disease, but rather a group of symptoms caused by various conditions. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, and it is a progressive brain disorder that gradually affects memory, language, and problem-solving abilities.
This in-person discussion will help attendees to learn more about what dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are, how they are diagnosed, and what steps can be taken to support brain health during the Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library.
February
4
6:00pm-7:00pm
Caring with compassion. This session seeks to address how caregivers can confront ageism and its impact as well as an understanding the role of culture in caregiving.
February
9
11:00am-12:00pm
Join us for a virtual discussion on HIV and AIDS, exploring the importance of HIV testing, prevention strategies, and recent advances in treatment. This session will highlight ongoing research studies and focus on emerging long-acting treatments for HIV and HIV prevention, offering insight into how these developments are shaping the future of care and
improving health outcomes.
This session is part of the Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Series with the Battery Park City Library.
February
27
11:00am-12:00pm
Starvos Niarchos Foundation Library
Join us for a discussion with Madeline Sterling, M.D., MPH exploring the basics of caregiving, including helping families to understand how the trajectory of disease can change caregiving needs over time.
March
3
11:00am-12:00pm
Family caregivers play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of older adults. For older persons with dementia, caregiver participation in disease management, care planning, and clinical decision making is especially critical. Yet, despite their active involvement in care processes, caregivers report deficits in their communication with health care providers, including lack of information, guidance, and support.
This presentation will discuss the barriers and facilitators to effective communication between health providers and family caregivers, focusing on the dementia context. It will highlight emerging solutions, such as policies and interventions, that provide practical tools and strategies to support caregivers and their care recipients during medical encounters.
