Past Webinars
Black History Month 2023
Memory Sunday 2022
On Sunday June 12, 2022, faith-based communities were joined across the country as an initiative of The National Brain Health Center for African Americans, a program of The Balm in Gilead.
WEBINAR SERIES:
Black History Month Brain Health Webinars
The 2nd Annual Black History Webinar Series presented by the University Hospitals of Cleveland Brain Health and Memory Center, a member of the Cleveland Alzheimer Disease Research Center (CADRC). Topics include Traumatic Brain Injury & Sports (Week 1); Trust in the Government (Week 2); Science, Research & Spirituality (Week 3) and The Impact of the Great Migration on Brain Health (Week 4). Originally presented February 2022.
Black History Month Webinar 2022: Week 1 Traumatic Brain Injury
Moderated by Leon Bibb.
Black History Month Webinar 2022: Week 2 Trust in Government
Moderated by Leon Bibb.
Black History Month Webinar 2022: Week 3 Science, Research and Spirituality
Moderated by Leon Bibb.
Black History Month Webinar 2022: Week 4 Impact of Great Migration on Brain Health
Moderated by Leon Bibb.
Building Awareness: The importance of inclusion and diversity in research
January 20,2022 Webinar
Panel Members:
– Guest speaker, Stephanie Monroe, Executive Director of African Americans Against Alzheimer’s led a discussion on community and research partnerships to advance our understanding on Alzheimer’s Disease.
– Two members of the CADRC Minority Advisory Board spoke on what participating in CADRC research means to them and their own experiences as research participants.
– CADRC clinical core representative, Jada Houston was available to answer questions about the CADRC’s research visit procedures.
Webinar: Managing Behavior Changes with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
August 4, 2021 Webinar
Individuals living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia often present challenging behaviors that are difficult to handle. Whether you are a family caregiver, a friend or simply interested in learning more about this topic, Dr. Wint provides information and gives you the tools to successfully manage these changes.
WEBINAR SERIES:
Understanding Brain Health, Live!
A virtual online informational sessions hosted by the Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center aiming to provide timely information and brain healthy activities by area professionals.
December 3, 2020 Webinar
~Susie Sami, Clinical Research Specialist II @University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Brain Health and Memory Center with Melodie Yates, caregiver & Alzheimer’s studies research participant on her experiences as a research participant
November 19, 2020 Webinar
~Karen Mente MD, Neurologist @Louis Stokes Cleveland VA on Veteran’s in Dementia Research
~James Leverernz MD, Director, Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health @Cleveland Clinic on Amyloid Therapy
~Dr. Chirag Shah MD, Director of Clinical Research, Department of Radiation Oncology @Cleveland Clinic on Breast Cancer 2020
November 5, 2020 Webinar
~Cynthia Davenport M.Ed., Program Manager-Education @Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter on Early signs of dementia and having the difficult talk
~Dr. Kathryn Deres, Internal Medicine Resident Cleveland Clinic Foundation on Keeping Your Brain Healthy
~Isabel A Sanchez-Cummings, LISW-S, MSSA, MPA on the Informed Consent Process (continued)
October 22, 2020 Webinar
~Cynthia Davenport, M.Ed, Program Manager-Education @Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter on Dementia vs Alzheimer’s
~Mark Hyman MD, Center for Functional Medicine @Cleveland Clinic
October 8, 2020 Webinar
~Sally Ibrahim MD, specialist in sleep medicine @University Hospitals on Sleep & Brain Health
~Cynthia Davenport, M.Ed, Program Manager-Education @Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Area Chapter on 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
~Isabel A Sanchez-Cummings, LISW-S, MSSA, MPA on the Informed Consent Process
September 24, 2020 Webinar
~James Leverenz MD, Director, Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health @Cleveland Clinic on Understanding Brain Health
~Alan Lerner MD, Director, Brain Health and Memory Center @University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center on Forgetfulness
~Norma Storer RN, Nurse Educator @Case Western Reserve University on Wellness moment: Breathing & Relaxation