Thursday, March 13, 2008
Aging and Memory: What’s Normal What Is Not
Presenter: Dr. Laura Baker
Place: Lakewood Library
6300 Wildaire Rd. SW 582-6040
Time: 10:00—Noon
Class Fee: FREE
Dr. Baker will discuss what kind of memory loss is normal as we age, and what is not normal memory loss. She will also discuss the basic brain physiology and the differences between short/long term memory. She will also talk about why short term memory loss is often the most affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Baker will also give the audience tips on how to improve short term memory.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Piecing Together the Dementia Puzzle
Presenter: Dr. Laura Baker
Place: Lakewood Library
6300 Wildaire Rd. SW 582-6040
Time: 10:00—Noon
Class Fee: FREE
Solving the Dementia Puzzle looks at the broad umbrella of the term “dementia” which is often used interchangeably with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is, in fact, just one type of dementia. Dr. Baker will explore the different types of dementia, and what behaviors may indicate a particular diagnosis. She will also discuss the relationship between memory loss and diabetes/insulin/blood sugar. Dr. Baker will explore the ongoing, cutting edge research projects that the Memory Wellness program is doing at this time and what our goals are for prevention of memory loss as we age.
Dr. Laura Baker is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Sciences at The University of
Washington Medical Center in Seattle. In 1955 Laura completed her graduate
training at Washington University where she received a doctorate degree in
experimental psychology with a cognitive neuroscience emphasis. Laura also
holds a master’s degree in clinical neuropsychology from St. Mary’s University
in San Antonio, Texas. Over the past 10 years Dr. Baker has been working
closely with several scientists with expertise regarding endocrine effects on
cognition and cognition-altering disease states such as Alzheimer’s disease and
type II diabetes. She is also a
collaborator on several projects conducted by the UW and the Veterans Affair
Medical Centers in Seattle and
Tacoma.
