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Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that interfere with daily life. This webinar discusses the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; Alzheimer's disease signs, symptoms, and stages; and the importance of early detection and diagnosis.
Speaker: Kelly Osthoff, Senior Director of Programs, Alzheimer's Association of Colorado & E-Workgroup Co-Chair for CDPHE Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Action Coalition
Kelly is a gerontologist and has more than 15 years of experience in program management, community engagement, and organizational leadership. She's been with the Alzheimer's Association for nearly 10 years, where she oversees the statewide delivery of its care and support programs and family services, ensuring inclusive and equitable access and quality assurance. She has a bachelor's degree from University of Denver, two master's degrees from the University of Northern Colorado, and is a doctoral candidate in gerontology at the Concordia University of Chicago specializing her research on multigenerational family systems in dementia care.
This event is in partnership with Colorado State University Extension, the Alzheimer's Association, and the Colorado Department of Health & Environment's Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Coalition.
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that interfere with daily life. This webinar discusses the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; Alzheimer's disease signs, symptoms, and stages; and the importance of early detection and diagnosis.
Speaker: Kelly Osthoff, Senior Director of Programs, Alzheimer's Association of Colorado & E-Workgroup Co-Chair for CDPHE Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Action Coalition
Kelly is a gerontologist and has more than 15 years of experience in program management, community engagement, and organizational leadership. She's been with the Alzheimer's Association for nearly 10 years, where she oversees the statewide delivery of its care and support programs and family services, ensuring inclusive and equitable access and quality assurance. She has a bachelor's degree from University of Denver, two master's degrees from the University of Northern Colorado, and is a doctoral candidate in gerontology at the Concordia University of Chicago specializing her research on multigenerational family systems in dementia care.
This event is in partnership with Colorado State University Extension, the Alzheimer's Association, and the Colorado Department of Health & Environment's Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Coalition.
