Memory and Aging ECHO
The Memory and Aging ECHO is hosted by specialists from the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment at SIU Medicine in Springfield, IL. The discussion will focus on key topics centering on memory and aging, providing valuable insight and conversation about how to best care for patients and caregivers.
Agenda
Session 5 - December 17, 2025, Substance Use and the Risk of Falls in Dementia – J. Mark Ruscin, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Session 6 - January 28, 2026, Marijuana Use and Dementia – Andrea Perkins, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Session 7 - February 25, 2026, Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia – Ann Jirmasek, BS, MA, LCPC, NCC
Session 8 - March 25, 2026, Identifying Neurological Conditions in Emergency Situations – Jennifer Arnold, MD, PhD
Session 9 - April 22, 2026, Benzodiazepines and Opioids Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia – J. Mark Ruscin, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Session 10 - May 27, 2026, Current SIU Research Studies- Stephanie Kohlrus, BA, CCRP