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Advancements in stroke care
6 p.m., Thursday, May 14
Cafeteria Conference Room, Northern Dutchess Hospital
Learn how an innovative clot-removal procedure that restores blood flow can greatly reduce the debilitating consequences of stroke. This discussion will cover the signs of stroke, what to do if you have a stroke and new medical treatments that could greatly impact your quality of life after a stroke.
Speakers: Health Quest Medical Practice’s Dr. Alison Nohara of the Division of NeuroInterventional Surgery and Dr. Fabio Danisi of the Division of Neurology.
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Speaking the unspeakable: The Death Café movement
2 p.m., Monday, May 18
Center for Healthy Aging, Rhinebeck
You may have read about them or seen one happening in your community – but what exactly is a Death Café? Come and learn about the history and purpose of these gatherings and how they offer a safe and comfortable space to engage in frank conversations about death and dying. The discussion will explore this often taboo subject in the Death Café style – cake and coffee included.
Speakers: End-of-life educator Suzanne B. O’Brien, Circle of Friends for the Dying Co-Founder Barbara Sarah and Center for Healthy Aging staff.
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| Bladder Matters: Laugh, sneeze and cough with confidence
5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20
Community Room, Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston
This bladder health discussion is designed for anyone who has experienced embarrassing social situations due to bladder control issues. Physical therapists will discuss conservative, nonsurgical treatments for urinary incontinence to help eliminate and manage problematic symptoms.
Speakers: Cathy Leonard, Northern Dutchess Hospital director of physical medicine, with Tylene Lizardi, physical therapist.
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| Understanding your blood pressure and cholesterol
5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 28
Community Room, Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston
Your blood pressure and your cholesterol tell a lot about what is going on inside your body and whether you are at risk for heart disease, stroke or other health consequences. You might have them checked, but do you really understand what your numbers mean and why they matter? Find out what your body is telling you and get answers to your questions.
Speaker: Dr. Lee Isabell of Health Quest Medical Practice’s Kingston primary care office.
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| About Dementia: Get the facts
5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3
Community Room, Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston
Dementia is a general decline in mental ability that interferes with one’s daily life, most commonly associated with memory loss. Sometimes the conditions that cause dementia are reversible. Sometimes they are not. But early diagnosis could make a big difference. Find out more about prevention, warning signs and treatments.
Speaker: Dr. Yul Rapoport of Health Quest’s Division of Neurology in Kingston.
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| Can we talk? Advance care planning
2 p.m., Monday, June 15
Center for Healthy Aging
Advance care planning is the process of considering, discussing and making decisions regarding your wishes for future medical care. While most people recognize its importance, many find it difficult to get the conversation started. In this lecture, you will examine your own resistances and learn strategies for talking to your loved ones about your plans. You will also take away key terms and step-by-step instructions to complete the forms that will allow you to maintain control in a serious medical situation.
Speakers: Dr. Jodi Friedman and licensed social worker Allison Gould, Center for Healthy Aging.
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