Brooke Ballenger
bballenger@kensingtonsl.com
Events by this organizer
october
04oct9:00 am1:00 pmCarFit at Kensington ParkDrive safely with CarFit
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*In collaboration with AAA (American Automobile Association), AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)* There’s a lot more to
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*In collaboration with AAA (American Automobile Association), AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)*
There’s a lot more to safe driving than how you drive. Having the proper fit inside your vehicle can make a big difference and help protect you and those around you.
CarFit is a national program developed by AAA, AARP and the AOTA and is designed to give a quick, yet comprehensive check on how well an older driver and their vehicle work together.
Let our trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” in your vehicle. Lunch will be provided!
To schedule a 20-minute timeslot, contact Brooke Ballenger at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Kensington Park
3620 Littledale Road
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05oct2:30 pm3:30 pmIn the Kitchen with Chef MorissaIn-Person Culinary Series at Kensington Park
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RSVP HERE You’re Invited! Kensington Cooks: In the Kitchen with Chef Morissa Join us in-person at Kensington Park
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You’re Invited!
Kensington Cooks: In the Kitchen with Chef Morissa
Join us in-person at Kensington Park for a culinary demonstration festival with our Executive Chef Morissa Harris. Learn to prepare a variety of dishes from around the world.
Every other Thursday at 2:30pm ET:
(*Attendance is limited)
September 21st (Italy)
October 5th (Japan)
October 19th (Jamaica)
More about Chef Morissa: Morissa TRANSFORMS each mealtime gathering into a sensational dining experience. A proud graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts, she takes great care to ensure that our dining atmosphere, cuisine and service are impeccable. Upon graduating, Morissa trained under world-renowned Chef Cindy Wolf in Baltimore. As a people-pleaser who grew up cooking beside her Dad, bringing satisfaction to others as they dine is her nature. She knows what makes our residents happy because she keeps an engaged pulse on their needs, always willing to adapt.
Time
(Thursday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Kensington Park Senior Living
3620 Littledale Road
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 19, 2023 2:30 pm
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09oct3:00 pm4:00 pmParkinson's Communication ClubIn Partnership with PFNCA
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The Parkinson’s Communications Club meets virtually every Monday at Kensington Park from 3-4 pm. Led by Susan Wranik, the Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease
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The Parkinson’s Communications Club meets virtually every Monday at Kensington Park from 3-4 pm. Led by Susan Wranik, the Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, with a focus on maintenance of communication skills. It stresses the importance of speaking louder to be heard in social settings. This program is a collaboration between Kensington Park and The Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA.)
The Parkinson’s Communications Club is led by a licensed speech-language therapist, Susan Wranik, who has been trained in LSVT LOUD therapy (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, which improves vocal loudness by stimulating muscles of the voice box and speech mechanism through systematic exercises). The Club, however, is not therapy. Rather, it is a group approach to applying the exercises and skills of LOUD and/or other therapies. The program is available at no cost as PFNCA member. Please RSVP to Brooke at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com to join us.
About Susan Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP: Susan is a Speech-Language Pathologist and President of Susan I. Wranik Associates, LLC. She provides comprehensive assessment and treatment of speech, swallowing, memory and cognitive issues related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s, dementia and other neurogenic diseases. Home visits. Licensed in DC, MD, VA.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Location
via ZOOM
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09oct4:00 pm5:30 pmCaregiver ConnectA Monthly Virtual Gathering for Caregivers
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Join Us for Caregiver Connect at Kensington Park — A Monthly Gathering for Caregivers —
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Join Us for Caregiver Connect at Kensington Park
— A Monthly Gathering for Caregivers —
with
Leslie Mason, LCSW-C, Care Manager
YOU, as a caregiver, matter to us as much as our residents do. We understand that care giving for someone can, at times, be a demanding commitment. We also believe it is one you should not undertake alone. That’s why we strive to preserve your well-being by helping you stay positive, manage fatigue and make the most of time spent with your loved one.
Let Kensington Park be your trusted resource for information and the comforting ally you need. Join us to share time connecting with other caregivers and discussing common challenges in a welcoming, private setting.
Leslie Mason, LCSW-C, a Care Manager for Seabury Resources for Aging’s Care Management Program, will lead our Caregiver Connect program. Leslie brings over 18 years of experience advocating for older adults, and she has directed monthly gatherings of caregivers to brainstorm about challenges, suggest therapeutic approaches and provide support.
Join Us on the 2nd Monday of every month from 4 – 5:30 pm via Zoom.
*RSVP Required: Reach out to Brooke Ballenger, Director of Community Partnerships, at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT
Location
Kensington Park
3620 Littledale Road
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RSVP Here As we age, our eyes will change. These changes may include needing glasses, floaters, or even cataracts.
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As we age, our eyes will change. These changes may include needing glasses, floaters, or even cataracts. Much of this can be corrected or mended. However, there are other, more severe eye conditions to be on the lookout for, as they can cause significant damage and even legal blindness!
Join us onsite at Kensington Park Senior Living for an engaging discussion with Sean Curry, MPH, Program Director at the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington.
Sean will share with us: what is typical for our eyes and vision as we age; what symptoms to be on the lookout for; and eye conditions and diseases that can lead to permanent vision loss and even blindness.
Glaucoma screenings will be available after the event! Feel free to stay and enjoy some snacks and beverages as you wait to take part in a brief, 10-minute screening.
Our Promise at Kensington Park is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of care in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized. We improve the quality of life for our residents to the greatest extent possible. We’re standing by, eager to listen and ready to help.
For questions, please email Brooke Ballenger, Director of Community Partnerships, at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com.
*Limited space available.
Event time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Glaucoma Screening time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Sean Curry, MPH, serves as program director for the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington. He oversees the organization’s comprehensive suite of low vision programs, the See For Yourself screening and education program, and program measurement and evaluation activities. Sean also provides guidance for Prevention of Blindness Society’s public health information initiatives.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Location
Kensington Park Senior Living
3620 Littledale Road
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REGISTER HERE Kensington Senior Living is proud to partner with the Institute on Aging and the Sutter
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Kensington Senior Living is proud to partner with the Institute on Aging and the Sutter Health Ray Dolby Brain Health Center for this educational webinar. Discover how early detection, combined with innovative treatments like Leqembi, is paving the way for a brighter future for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s.
Our experts will share the latest diagnostic tools and strategies for early detection; comprehensive care and management approaches; insights into holistic care plans, lifestyle modifications and support strategies to enhance the quality of life for both individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Submit your top questions when you register and have them answered live during the Q&A!
What You Will Learn
Basic Science: How Leqembi Fights Amyloid Plaques in the Brain
Efficacy: Progress in First Few Months after FDA-Approval
Impact: What Leqembi Means for Individuals, Families & Caregivers
Accessibility: Medicare Coverage
And More!
Whether you are a healthcare professional, a caregiver, someone concerned about their cognitive health, or simply interested in the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s research, this webinar offers valuable insights that can make a difference. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain knowledge, ask questions, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
Laura Liesem is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and currently serves as Vice President of Central Operations: Ops Quality and Strategy at Institute on Aging. Her operational focus is Companioa, IOA’s comprehensive dementia services. Laura has been an integral member of Institute on Aging’s leadership team in the expansion of home and community-based services throughout California. Laura proudly serves as the co-chair of the San Francisco Long-Term Care Coordinating Council, which advises the Mayor and City on policy, planning, and service delivery issues for older adults and people with disabilities to promote an integrated and accessible long-term care system. She has an MSW with a focus in gerontology from UC Berkeley and Bachelor’s in Social Work from Ohio University.
Armen Moughamian, MD, PhD, Director of the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center, is a neurologist who cares for people with neurodegenerative brain illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as movement disorders such as Huntington’s disease and spinocerebellar ataxias. Board certified in neurology, Dr. Moughamian studies the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, as well as investigational and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for these illnesses. Dr. Moughamian received his medical degree and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, through the Medical Scientist Training Program.
Alexandra Kaplan is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and CARES Dementia Specialist with a bachelor’s in public health from The George Washington University and a master’s in gerontology from University of Southern California. Prior to joining Institute on Aging as a Caregiver Coach, Alexandra worked in the senior living industry in activities and memory care. She is passionate about quality dementia care and education, as well as breaking the stigma around aging.
For questions, please email Brooke Ballenger, Director of Community Partnership, at bballenger@kensintonsl.com.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Location
via ZOOM
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16oct3:00 pm4:00 pmParkinson's Communication ClubIn Partnership with PFNCA
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The Parkinson’s Communications Club meets virtually every Monday at Kensington Park from 3-4 pm. Led by Susan Wranik, the Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease
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The Parkinson’s Communications Club meets virtually every Monday at Kensington Park from 3-4 pm. Led by Susan Wranik, the Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, with a focus on maintenance of communication skills. It stresses the importance of speaking louder to be heard in social settings. This program is a collaboration between Kensington Park and The Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA.)
The Parkinson’s Communications Club is led by a licensed speech-language therapist, Susan Wranik, who has been trained in LSVT LOUD therapy (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, which improves vocal loudness by stimulating muscles of the voice box and speech mechanism through systematic exercises). The Club, however, is not therapy. Rather, it is a group approach to applying the exercises and skills of LOUD and/or other therapies. The program is available at no cost as PFNCA member. Please RSVP to Brooke at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com to join us.
About Susan Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP: Susan is a Speech-Language Pathologist and President of Susan I. Wranik Associates, LLC. She provides comprehensive assessment and treatment of speech, swallowing, memory and cognitive issues related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s, dementia and other neurogenic diseases. Home visits. Licensed in DC, MD, VA.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Location
via ZOOM
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RSVP Required: Please email Brooke Ballenger at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com Kensington Park is thrilled to partner with Leslie Mason, LCSW-C, a Care Manager
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RSVP Required: Please email Brooke Ballenger at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com
Kensington Park is thrilled to partner with Leslie Mason, LCSW-C, a Care Manager for our monthly Spousal Support Group in-person at our community! Please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Led by Leslie Mason, LCSW-C, a Care Manager for Seabury Resources for Aging’s Care Management Program, this group will offer a safe, welcoming and private setting for spouses to share their caregiving experiences, connect with other spouses going through the same journey and receive insight from an expert. Our Spousal Support Group is open to all spouses who are caring for their partner, whether that partner is living at home or in a community. Sandwiches or light bites, and beverages will be provided.
Our Promise at Kensington Park is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. Our Independent Living, Assisted Living, and three tiers of Memory Care are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive, personalized, and able to accommodate couples, even if their needs are different.
Leslie Mason, LCSW-C, a Care Managerfor Seabury Resources for Aging’s Care Management Program, brings over 18 years of experience advocating for older adults, and she has directed monthly gatherings of caregivers to brainstorm about challenges, suggest therapeutic approaches and
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Location
Kensington Park
3620 Littledale Road
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19oct2:30 pm3:30 pmIn the Kitchen with Chef MorissaIn-Person Culinary Series at Kensington Park
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RSVP HERE You’re Invited! Kensington Cooks: In the Kitchen with Chef Morissa Join us in-person at Kensington Park
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You’re Invited!
Kensington Cooks: In the Kitchen with Chef Morissa
Join us in-person at Kensington Park for a culinary demonstration festival with our Executive Chef Morissa Harris. Learn to prepare a variety of dishes from around the world.
Every other Thursday at 2:30pm ET:
(*Attendance is limited)
September 21st (Italy)
October 5th (Japan)
October 19th (Jamaica)
More about Chef Morissa: Morissa TRANSFORMS each mealtime gathering into a sensational dining experience. A proud graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts, she takes great care to ensure that our dining atmosphere, cuisine and service are impeccable. Upon graduating, Morissa trained under world-renowned Chef Cindy Wolf in Baltimore. As a people-pleaser who grew up cooking beside her Dad, bringing satisfaction to others as they dine is her nature. She knows what makes our residents happy because she keeps an engaged pulse on their needs, always willing to adapt.
Time
(Thursday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Kensington Park Senior Living
3620 Littledale Road
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23oct3:00 pm4:00 pmParkinson's Communication ClubIn Partnership with PFNCA
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The Parkinson’s Communications Club meets virtually every Monday at Kensington Park from 3-4 pm. Led by Susan Wranik, the Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease
Event Details
The Parkinson’s Communications Club meets virtually every Monday at Kensington Park from 3-4 pm. Led by Susan Wranik, the Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, with a focus on maintenance of communication skills. It stresses the importance of speaking louder to be heard in social settings. This program is a collaboration between Kensington Park and The Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA.)
The Parkinson’s Communications Club is led by a licensed speech-language therapist, Susan Wranik, who has been trained in LSVT LOUD therapy (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, which improves vocal loudness by stimulating muscles of the voice box and speech mechanism through systematic exercises). The Club, however, is not therapy. Rather, it is a group approach to applying the exercises and skills of LOUD and/or other therapies. The program is available at no cost as PFNCA member. Please RSVP to Brooke at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com to join us.
About Susan Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP: Susan is a Speech-Language Pathologist and President of Susan I. Wranik Associates, LLC. She provides comprehensive assessment and treatment of speech, swallowing, memory and cognitive issues related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s, dementia and other neurogenic diseases. Home visits. Licensed in DC, MD, VA.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Location
via ZOOM
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REGISTER HERE At Kensington Senior Living, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And
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At Kensington Senior Living, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And that includes you. To that end, we have built strong relationships with expert professionals who keep us current with the latest advances in care, management and treatment of conditions that affect seniors and their families.
We are thrilled to partner with Dr. Omar Abdul-Rahman, Clinical Geneticist with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for this educational webinar on the fascinating realm of genetics and its profound impact on family health. With a deep passion for advancing genetic understanding, Dr. Abdul-Rahman will lead an engaging discussion on how genetic testing can provide families with insights into their genetic makeup, potential health risks, and opportunities for proactive management. From uncovering predispositions and inherited conditions to embracing tailored wellness strategies, participants will gain understanding of the significance of genetic testing in family health.
Reserve your spot today for an insightful session that promises to unlock the potential of genetics for a healthier future for you and your loved ones.
Clinical Geneticist Omar Abdul-Rahman, MD, completed his medical school and pediatrics residency at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Subsequently, he trained in clinical genetics at Stanford University. Dr. Abdul-Rahman returned to Mississippi to begin his academic career and spent 12 years serving in various roles including division chief of medical genetics and interim chair of the department of pediatrics. He then moved to Omaha, Nebraska to serve for five years as the director of the department of genetic medicine at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, part of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. As a person who enjoys developing new collaborations and building programs, he was drawn to the opportunity at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital to expand the reach of genetics across the health system. Dr. Abdul-Rahman sees a broad range of patients, including prenatal, pediatric, and adult patients with various genetic conditions.
For questions, please email Brooke Ballenger, Director of Community Partnership, at bballlenger@kensingtonsl.com.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Location
via ZOOM
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RSVP BELOW PFNCA’s Parkinson’s Pointers Series is Back! Gather with us at Kensington Park for a
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PFNCA’s Parkinson’s Pointers Series is Back!
Gather with us at Kensington Park for a special viewing of Parkinson’s Pointers virtual event! Are you wondering what you can do to live well with Parkinson’s disease? There are many things you can actively do to promote good health on your journey. Parkinson’s Pointers is a community lecture series where doctors speak on specific issues facing the Parkinson’s community. In this initial session, Dr. Pritha Ghosh will discuss the specifics of having a Parkinson’s Action Plan. She will cover the key elements that are critical to living well with Parkinson’s Disease, using the Parkinson’s scorecard to help you stay on track.
What you will learn:
- Importance of having a movement disorders neurologist – and a care team
- Understanding medications – why, when and how to take them
- Benefits of rehabilitative services (PT, ST) and exercise
- Speaking up: Practice and fight to keep your voice strong
- Importance of strong emotional health
- Future financial planning with a chronic disease
After Dr. Ghosh’s presentation, don’t miss the opportunity to ask all your questions during the live Q&A.
Whether you’re new to the world of Parkinson’s or you previously had an action plan, join us to discuss how to get (back) on track and fight Parkinson’s! Mix and mingle with others experiencing the same challenges you do and find community comport & support. Autumn light bites & refreshments made with love by our Executive Chef Morissa will be served during the viewing.
At Kensington Park, we’re ready to help your or your loved one’s journey with Parkinson’s Disease. Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized. We improve quality of life for our residents to the greatest extent possible. We’re standing by, eager to listen and ready to help.
Pritha Ghosh, MD is board-certified in Neurology and a clinical assistant professor at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She completed a fellowship in movement disorders at the National Institutes of Health, where she focused her clinical work on Parkinson’s disease (PD) and deep brain stimulation for the treatment of PD and other movement disorders. Dr. Ghosh is a clinical educator but also strives to teach Parkinson’s patients, their family members, and the community- at-large about Parkinson’s disease.
For questions, please email Brooke Ballenger, Director of Community Partnerships, bballenger@kensingtonsl.com.
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm EDT
Location
Kensington Park
3620 Littledale Road
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30oct3:00 pm4:00 pmParkinson's Communication ClubIn Partnership with PFNCA
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The Parkinson’s Communications Club meets virtually every Monday at Kensington Park from 3-4 pm. Led by Susan Wranik, the Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease
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The Parkinson’s Communications Club meets virtually every Monday at Kensington Park from 3-4 pm. Led by Susan Wranik, the Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, with a focus on maintenance of communication skills. It stresses the importance of speaking louder to be heard in social settings. This program is a collaboration between Kensington Park and The Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (PFNCA.)
The Parkinson’s Communications Club is led by a licensed speech-language therapist, Susan Wranik, who has been trained in LSVT LOUD therapy (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, which improves vocal loudness by stimulating muscles of the voice box and speech mechanism through systematic exercises). The Club, however, is not therapy. Rather, it is a group approach to applying the exercises and skills of LOUD and/or other therapies. The program is available at no cost as PFNCA member. Please RSVP to Brooke at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com to join us.
About Susan Wranik, MS, MA, CCC-SLP: Susan is a Speech-Language Pathologist and President of Susan I. Wranik Associates, LLC. She provides comprehensive assessment and treatment of speech, swallowing, memory and cognitive issues related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s, dementia and other neurogenic diseases. Home visits. Licensed in DC, MD, VA.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Location
via ZOOM
Organizer
november
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Register HERE Kensington Senior Living is proud to present Care. Cure. Prevent., a virtual panel on everything brain health including
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Kensington Senior Living is proud to present Care. Cure. Prevent., a virtual panel on everything brain health including the care, cure and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
Lauren Miller Rogen of HFC leads this dynamic panel as they share the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research and treatment options. They will discuss the impact of brain disease on families, what to do after diagnosis, and how to manage challenges that commonly result from changing family dynamics. They will offer recommendations about lifestyle habits that can help reduce the risk of memory loss and other degenerative brain diseases, and finally, they will address the questions you may submit when you register.
This event is in collaboration with Cedars Sinai, UCLA, USC, UCSF and Stanford, with a panel discussion moderated by Lauren Miller Rogen.
Learn more about:
- Exploring the human factor of Alzheimer’s disease, the myths vs. the facts.
- What to do after receiving a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
- How to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and the impact of hereditary risk factors.
- Recent breakthroughs in research, treatments, and blood test diagnosis.
- How will the Biogen drug approval will impact our community.
- Navigating family dynamics and overcoming caregiver challenges.
All of us at Kensington Senior Living thank our professional partners who generously share knowledge that helps keep our care and services current. We encourage event attendees to visit our websites to explore our comprehensive spectrum of programming and support for all who are affected by memory loss.
The Presenters:
Lauren Miller Rogen, Co-Founder, HFC is a screenwriter, director, producer, and philanthropist, whose life has been touched many times over by Alzheimer’s. In 2012—when Lauren’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at just 55 years old— Lauren, still in her twenties, co-founded HFC to activate the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates. Since then, Lauren and the HFC team have brought significant awareness to Alzheimer’s, raising millions of dollars to award free, quality in-home care to families in need of respite and support – all while using humor and hope to engage people. Her dedication to sharing her personal story and using humor as a form of advocacy has left an indelible impact on the Alzheimer’s space. Since 2013, Lauren has served as the Alzheimer’s patient advocate on the board of California’s Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). She also sits on the California Alzheimer’s Task Force and the Steering Committee of the Milken Institute’s Alliance to Improve Dementia Care. In 2012, Lauren starred in, co-wrote, and produced the film For A Good Time Call, which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. She made her feature-length directorial debut in 2018 with the “dramedy” Like Father, a film she wrote and which starred Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer. If there is one thing Lauren wants people to remember, it’s that Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be sad or scary when you’re fighting against it. You can come to an HFC event and have fun, but also do something for Alzheimer’s.
Doris Molina-Henry is an Assistant Professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute. She is part of the leadership at the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute in San Diego. Her work is focused on the science of clinical trial recruitment and retention of diverse participants into clinical trials. Currently, she works on evaluating strategies that promote participation in clinical trials that aim to help prevent the symptoms of Alzheimer’s well before they begin in individuals who are cognitively healthy but are at high risk for the disease in the future.
Dr. Sarah Kremen, MD is a behavioral neurologist and the Director of the Neurobehavior Program at the Jona Goldrich Center for Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. She completed her residency in neurology at UCLA and her fellowship training in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry at the Greater Los Angeles VA Medical Center. She sees patients with memory, language and other cognitive disorders due to Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Her research has focused on clinical trials and observational studies of people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s and those already diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and dementia due to Alzheimer’s. Dr. Kremen is actively engaged in educational efforts to improve evaluation and detection of dementia in the primary care setting and to raise community awareness about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. She is a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council for Alzheimer’s Los Angeles.
Dr. Sharon Sha, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University where she serves as the Medical Director of the Stanford Neuroscience Clinical Trials Group, Co-Director of the Huntington’s Disease Center of Excellence and Ataxia Clinic, Co-Director of the Lewy Body Disease Association Research Center of Excellence, Clinical Core Co-Leader of the Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and Director of the Behavioral Neurology Fellowship. Her clinical time is devoted to caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Her research is devoted to finding treatments for cognitive disorders. Her recent work focused on the safety of young plasma for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Sha received a Master’s degree in Physiology and an MD from Georgetown University, followed by Neurology training at UCLA and Stanford University. She completed a clinical and research fellowship in Behavioral Neurology at UCSF, where she focused on identifying biomarkers for genetic forms of frontotemporal dementia and caring for patients with movement disorders with cognitive impairment.
Charles Windon, MD, is an assistant professor of neurology at the University of California San Francisco Memory and Aging Center. In his current role he participates in the clinical care and management of those with memory decline and cognitive changes, while also maintaining a variety of research projects. Dr. Windon’s research efforts are particularly focused on exploration of novel imaging and blood-based biomarkers for the detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. In addition, he seeks to understand the impact of social determinants of health (where we live, play, and work) on cognition. His work aims to explore how these social determinants explain disparities in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia between different groups. Dr. Windon’s work has been generously funded through organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Institute on Aging. He has also received fellowship awards from the Tau Consortium.
Dr. Leila Parand, MD is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Her specialties include Neurology, Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Disorders, and Dementia.
For questions, please email Brooke Ballanger, Director of Community Partnerships, at bballenger@kensingtonsl.com.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
Location
via ZOOM