Is Early Detection the Key to Slowing the Progression of Dementia?

The diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cognitive decline is one of the most concerning health issues facing our aging population. Californians who live to be 65 or older have a one in five chance of developing dementia. When someone has dementia, it impacts their whole life: their health, their financial security, their quality of life, and the wellbeing of their care partners. If detected and diagnosed earlier, providers can intervene to slow progression of dementia and help people have a higher quality of life. This panel presentation, hosted by the UCB Emeriti Academy and including experts from UCSF and Adelphi University (New York), will address questions such as, is early diagnosis important, are there steps that can be taken to slow the progression of cognitive decline impairments and what are interventions to help patients and caregivers. Following the presentations, there will be a Q&A session.