Tele-learning Session » Understanding the Stages of Dementia with Tam Cummings, MS

Tam Cummings, PhD, is a noted expert in dementia care and the author of a groundbreaking book, Untangling Alzheimer’s. In this session, Tam will explain how to match specific patient behaviors to the seven stages of dementia. This understanding of how damage to the brain at each stage impacts mental capabilities and behaviors, as well as how long each stage is estimated to last, is critical in helping medical professionals and family members prepare for the next phase of the disease.