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Lewy Body Dementia:  Future Directions – Join us for a Webinar on April 17, 1pm PT

March 11, 2025 By Parkinson's Community Help

Carla Abdelnour, MD
Carla Abdelnour, MD

Stanford’s Movement Disorders Center and Brain Support Network are pleased to present Carla Abdelnour, MD, speaking on Lewy Body Dementia: Future Directions, on Thursday, April 17, 1pm PT.  Dr. Abdelnour’s talk will focus on recent research findings and future research that may affect treatment of those with LBD.  She will provide a short overview of Lewy body dementia (LBD), which is an umbrella term that includes Parkinson’s Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

Dr. Abdelnour in on the verge of completing her post-doctoral research at Stanford, which focused on Lewy body dementia.   She is returning to Spain, where she will continue her clinical practice as a dementia and movement disorder specialist.

Linda Higueras
Linda Higueras

This 90-minute webinar will be moderated by Linda Higueras with Brain Support Network.  Linda’s mother had Lewy body dementia.  Linda is a longtime member of the local San Francisco Bay Area Lewy Body Dementia support group coordinated by Brain Support Network. 

No need to register.  A few minutes before the webinar begins,
please log in here.

Or join via phone:
Dial:  +1 650 724 9799 US or +1 833 302 1536 US Toll Free
Webinar ID: 936 5556 5868
Passcode: 071420
Participant ID: # works fine

If you have questions, please contact one of the co-hosts:
Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach
Brain Support Network

Additional resources:

Lewy Body Dementia:
Brain Support Network’s Top LBD Resources  

Cognition and Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease:
Stanford’s Parkinson’s Community Outreach Webpage

Northern/Central California Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group:
Brain Support Network’s Group 

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