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Anna Michelle

Dr. Anna Chodos and Michelle Panlilio Guide Primary Care Providers in Tackling Dementia Behavioral Symptoms in Informative Podcast Episode

Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware and Michelle Panlilio, DNP, GNP-BC, National Lead Dementia Care Specialist at UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program, as they delve into the complexities of managing some of the most common behavioral symptoms of dementia in the primary care setting: “agitation”, challenges with bathing, and sexual disinhibition. In this episode, they offer practical strategies and tools for providers and care partners, shedding light on navigating these sensitive and often overlooked aspects of behavioral symptom management. Learn best practices for creating a safe environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver while effectively addressing some of the most challenging dementia symptoms. 

Click here to listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2094714/14384778-behavioral-symptoms-in-dementia-part-2-managing-symptoms

Brie Williams

Brie Williams Served as Medical Expert on Mr. Albert Woodfox's Case Who Has Now Published a Memoir

In 2006, Brie Williams, MD, MS served as a medical expert on Mr. Albert Woodfox’s legal case.  In February 2016, he was released from prison after he had spent more than 40 years in solitary confinement.  His recently released memoir “Solitary: Unbroken by Four Decades in Solitary Confinement.  My Story of Transformation and Hope.” is an important story about resilience and the inhumanity of solitary confinement.  The review in The New York Times is available here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/04/books/review-solitary-albert-woodfox.html