Dementia Caregiving 101 is designed to equip family members and others for the caregiving role. Each week explores different topics helpful in developing skills to caring for those with dementia, including effective communication strategies, addressing Alzheimer's behaviors, family dynamics, meaningful activities, planning for the future, and much more. Recordings and slides are available through the links below:

Dr. Erin Hascup, director of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment, sat down with WMAY's Jim Leach to discuss Alzheimer's research.

Dr. Erin Hascup, director of the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer's Research and Treatment, sat down with WMAY's Jim Leach to discuss Alzheimer's research.

A hooding ceremony celebrated the inaugural class of graduates in SIU's Doctor of Medical Science Program, a 1-year extension of PA education and training for positions of leadership in medical education, administration and disaster preparedness.

A hooding ceremony celebrated the inaugural class of graduates in SIU's Doctor of Medical Science Program, a 1-year extension of PA education and training for positions of leadership in medical education, administration and disaster preparedness.

A hooding ceremony celebrated the inaugural class of graduates in SIU's Doctor of Medical Science Program, a 1-year extension of PA education and training for positions of leadership in medical education, administration and disaster preparedness.

A hooding ceremony celebrated the inaugural class of graduates in SIU's Doctor of Medical Science Program, a 1-year extension of PA education and training for positions of leadership in medical education, administration and disaster preparedness.

Springfield Clinic Faculty Marc Apostol, MD | Nocturnist/ Neuroradiology Joseph Baima, MD | Neuroradiology Catherine Barteau, MD | General Radiology John Becker, MD | MSK Marisa Blitstein, MD | Neuroradiology Justin Brooks, MD | General Radiology Mickey Chabak, MD | MSK Kevin Coakley, MD | Body Imaging M. Joelle Curry, MD | General Radiology Matthew Evans, MD | Body Imaging Eileen Figuerres, MD | Breast Aneesa Gaffar, MD | IR Kanchan Gupta, MD | Body Imaging Edward Harter, MD | Body Imaging Ronald Hidalgo, MD | Body Imaging Bridget Kistner, MD | Body Imaging Robert Knudson, MD | Nuclear

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