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Dementia Types and Tailored Approaches | February 13, 2025

Date of Presentation: February 13, 2025

In this presentation, Allison Lindauer, Ph.D., APRN, provides a comprehensive overview of the most common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Mixed Dementia. She highlights the key features of each type, such as memory loss, behavioral changes, and cognitive decline, while emphasizing the shared characteristics across all dementias, including progressive impairment and challenges with daily functioning. Dr. Lindauer also outlines tailored treatment strategies for each type, ranging from pharmacological interventions like cholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer’s to lifestyle and risk factor management for Vascular Dementia. This presentation aims to enhance understanding of dementia types, their commonalities, and the importance of individualized care approaches to improve patient outcomes.

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Allison Lindauer
Ph.D, N.P.

Dr. Lindauer is a nationally-certified gerontological nurse practitioner and scientist. As an assistant professor at OHSU’s Layton Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, she cares for persons with dementia and their caregivers. With over 20 years’ experience in aging care, Dr. Lindauer conducts research on dementia caregiving and telehealth. As the leader of Outreach, Recruitment and Enrollment at the Layton Center, Dr. Lindauer oversees community-based activities and study recruitment. She is a preceptor and mentor for students in health-related studies.

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Date added: February 13, 2025