MakerStudio: Brain Health Series with Cindi K. McGarvey, M.D. Lecture #13: How to support elderly loved ones or those with dementia: A caregiver’s perspective. Special guest Dr. Nathen Parmer, PhD
Wed., Apr. 24 @ 6:30 PM
Lora Hussey Room
Adults and Teens
Objectives:
Understand the main goals in caring for patients with dementia.
Learn what is the most important thing in caring for elderly loved ones. Gain awareness of the top 10 tips for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. We will explore opportunities for support.
Dr. Cindi McGarvey is a board certified neurologist with JWM Neurology. Her special interests include neuromuscular disease, EMG, spasticity/dystonia, neurotoxicology and clinical neurophysiology. She completed her neurology residency, a Master’s Degree in toxicology and a fellowship in neurophysiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.
She is originally from Fort Wayne and attended DePauw University for her undergraduate degree and Indiana University School of Medicine for her medical degree and Master's in Toxicology. Dr. McGarvey is a Castle Connolly Indianapolis Monthly Magazine Top Doctor. She sees patients with all types of neurological problems.