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Dementia in the workplace

Sunday, December 2nd, 2012

Upstate geriatrician Sharon Brangman describes the differences between normal aging and memory loss and what could signal the signs of an early dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.  With the current economic times, and people working longer, Dr. Brangman talks about how this may affect the workplace, and how to proceed if you have a concern about yourself or a coworker.


3/25/12 End of life care

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Patricia Knox, NPNurse Practitioner Patricia Knox explains palliative care, a comprehensive service for hospitalized patients and their families dealing with serious, chronic, or terminal illnesses.   Palliative care helps patients deal with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and supports families by helping them with questions and concerns.

Read more about:
The palliative care conference: Palliative Care – Across Health Care Settings and Palliative Care Services at Upstate University Hospital