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Topics in Dementia Care for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Professionals
Lori Dierolf, BA, PCHA, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP, CAEd, Instructor

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There are lots of possible reasons that may contribute to a person’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: lifestyle, environment, past head trauma, diabetes. But when talking about Huntington’s Disease, the progressive brain disorder, there’s just one culprit — Genetics.  Huntington’s Disease is caused by a single defective gene which is inherited from our parents.  This session outlines what Huntington’s Disease is, its symptoms and diagnosis, and how the disease differs from other types of dementia-related diseases. 

Objectives:

• Outline the brain changes occurring in Huntington’s Disease and how they impact a person’s mood and behaviors
• Recognize the early symptoms of Huntington’s Disease and its treatments options
• Review the movement, cognitive, and mental health issues of both Adult-Onset Huntington’s Disease and Juvenile Huntington’s Disease

Contact: info@dhcfa.org or 302-235-6895