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Symposium Agenda:

1:00 PM (EST):
Welcome
Heather Hooper, Executive Director, Dementia Alliance of North Carolina

1:10
Updates on Lewy Body Dementia Research

Andrea Bozoki, MD, Neurologist, Chief, UNC Division of Memory and Cognitive Disorders, Professor, Neurology, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, UNC Memory Disorders Program, Outreach and Engagement Core Leader, Duke-UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

1:55
Practical Strategies for an Easier Lewy Body Dementia Journey
Pat Snyder, Author, Support & Education Group Leader for Caregivers, Family Caregiver

2:40

Managing Emergency Room and Hospital Visits with Lewy Body Dementia
Lynette Wilson, FNP, Parish Nurse, Support & Education Group Leader for Caregivers, Family Caregiver

3:25

Q&A with our Speakers

3:45
Break

4:00

A Special Showing of SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia

SPARK is an intimate portrait of Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). The film highlights key messages that can enhance learning and understanding of LBD, improve diagnosis and detection, and provide resources and support.

5:00
SPARK Panel Discussion

5:30

Wrap up and Close

Please find the below resources that were discussed during the event:

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Replay of Updates on Lewy Body Dementia Research with Dr. Andrea Bozoki

Replay of Strategies for an Easier LBD Journey with Pat Snyder

Replay of Managing ER and Hospital Visits with LBD with Lynette Wilson

Replay of the Q&A Session with our speakers

Link to the documentary SPARK:  https://www.mediflix.com/channels/lewy-body-dementia-association

Replay of the SPARK Panel Discussion

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www.DementiaNC.org

www.LBDA.org

www.clinicaltrials.gov

Pat Snyder’s YouTube Channel

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