Brain Support Network and Stanford’s Movement Disorders Center are pleased to present Stanford’s Carla Abdelnour, MD, speaking on “Lewy Body Dementia: Future Directions,” on Thursday, April 17, 1pm PT. Dr. Abdelnour’s talk will focus on recent research findings and future research that may affect treatment of those with LBD. She will provide a short overview of Lewy body dementia (LBD), which is an umbrella term that includes Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
Dr. Abdelnour in on the verge of completing her post-doctoral research at Stanford, which focused on Lewy body dementia. She is returning to Spain, where she will continue her clinical practice as a dementia and movement disorder specialist.
This 90-minute webinar will be moderated by Linda Higueras with Brain Support Network. Linda’s mother had Lewy body dementia (LBD). Linda is a longtime member of the local LBD caregiver support group, coordinated by Brain Support Network. (We invite those living in Northern or Central California to join our LBD caregiver group. We alternate between virtual and in-person support group meetings.)
No need to register. A few minutes before the webinar begins:
Or join by phone:
Dial: +1 650 724 9799 US or +1 833 302 1536 US Toll Free
Webinar ID: 936 5556 5868
Passcode: 071420
Participant ID: # works fine
For additional resources, see:
Lewy Body Dementia:
Brain Support Network’s Top LBD Resources
Cognition and Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease:
Stanford’s Parkinson’s Community Outreach Webpage
Brain Support Network’s LBD Caregiver Support Group for those in Northern/Central California
If you have questions, please contact one of the co-hosts:
Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach, part of Stanford Medicine
