<description>&lt;p&gt;For this episode, we focused on the risks associated with falls in dementia. We welcomed a very special guest, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, who helped us identify those at risk for falls. She helped us outline and consider strategies to implement to increase fall prevention and assess how cognitive impairment and dementia put people at an increased risk of life-altering falls.&lt;/p&gt;
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For this episode, we focused on the risks associated with falls in dementia. We welcomed a very special guest, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, who helped us identify those at risk for falls. She helped us outline and consider strategies to implement to increase fall prevention and assess how cognitive impairment and dementia put people at an increased risk of life-altering falls.

Episode 7 - Risk Of Falls In Dementia

<description>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Anthony Levinson and Dr. Richard Sztramko examine the types of medications often prescribed for dementia symptoms. Their purposes, limitations, side effects and also how &amp;amp; why they are prescribed are all inspected.&lt;/p&gt;
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Dr. Anthony Levinson and Dr. Richard Sztramko examine the types of medications often prescribed for dementia symptoms. Their purposes, limitations, side effects and also how &amp; why they are prescribed are all inspected.

Episode 6 - Medications for Dementia Symptoms

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson review some of the symptoms of dementia and tests that may be required to confirm a diagnosis. Strategies and preparation for discussing these questions and concerns with a family doctor are also addressed.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson review some of the symptoms of dementia and tests that may be required to confirm a diagnosis. Strategies and preparation for discussing these questions and concerns with a family doctor are also addressed.

Episode 5 - How Dementia is Diagnosed

<description>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Anthony Levinson and Dr. Richard Sztramko discuss different strategies for communicating with a person with dementia. There is also a special emphasis on communication during the holiday season.&lt;/p&gt;
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Dr. Anthony Levinson and Dr. Richard Sztramko discuss different strategies for communicating with a person with dementia. There is also a special emphasis on communication during the holiday season.

Episode 4 - Understanding the Challenges of Communication with Persons with Dementia

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson give a quick overview of the different types of responsive behaviours and also discuss shared strategies on how they can be managed.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson give a quick overview of the different types of responsive behaviours and also discuss shared strategies on how they can be managed.

Episode 3 - Understanding & Managing Responsive Behaviours in Persons with Dementia

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