When it isn't Alzheimer's Disease, It May be Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Tuesday, May 27, 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Laura Paré, UC Irvine neurosurgeon
Florence Sylvester Senior Center
23721 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Hills
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NHP) is an excessive buildup of fluid in the
brain that occurs most often in people over the age of 55. The symptoms of NPH are often mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease and may include memory loss,
difficulties in reasoning and problem solving, and mild dementia. Other
symptoms include urinary incontinence and difficulty walking, and may be
mistaken for Parkinson's Disease. UC Irvine neurosurgeon Dr. Laura Paré
will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of NPH and the current research being
done to manage this condition.
Dr. Paré is the medical director of the General Neurosurgery Ambulatory Clinic
at UC Irvine Medical Center. Her office is located at UC Irvine Medical
Center in Orange.
The Aging Eye
Wednesday, May 28, 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Marjan Farid, UC Irvine ophthalmologist
Merage Jewish Community Center
1 Federation Way
Irvine
As people age, changes in the eyes may potentially lead to vision problems and
eye disease. Join UC Irvine Ophthalmologist Dr. Farid as she discusses the
common changes that occur with age and the conditions that affect vision.
These include macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract, and diabetic eye
disease. Dr. Farid will also discuss the newest treatments for these
conditions as well as steps that everyone should take to reduce their risks of
eye disease.
Dr. Farid see patients and performs surgery at the UC Irvine Medical Center in
Orange and at Gottschalk Medical Plaza on the campus of the University of
California - Irvine in Irvine.
Macular Degeneration
Wednesday, May 28, 7:15 p.m.
Dr. Kuppermann, UC Irvine ophthalmologist
Regents Point
19191 Harvard
Irvine
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in
older adults, but new treatment offers hope for preventing and possibly
restoring sight. Dr. Kuppermann will discuss the signs and symptoms of
macular degeneration as well as emerging treatment techniques such as
photodynamic therapy and laser procedures.
Dr. Kuppermann is board certified in ophthalmology. His practice is
located at UC Irvine Medical Center in
Orange.
Back Pain: Prevention & Treatment
Wednesday, May 28, 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Justin Hata, UC Irvine pain medicine specialist
Tustin Senior Center
200 South C Street
Tustin
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people give for visiting their
doctor's office. While most back pain may resolve itself within a few
weeks, many people suffer from chronic back pain which can severely affect their
quality of life. Please join interventional spine physician, Dr. Justin Hata,
as he discusses common causes of back pain, how to prevent back pain,
current non-surgical treatment options for back pain, and when to consider
surgery for back pain.
Dr. Hata is a member of the UC Irvine Healthcare Comprehensive Spine Team who
specializes in non-surgical treatment of back pain. His office is located
at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.
Hearing Loss - Detection, diagnosis and Intervention
Friday, May 30, 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Hamid Djalilian, UC Irvine otolaryngologist
Oasis Senior Center
800 Marguerite Ave.
Corona del Mar
For most people, hearing loss is one of the realities that comes with aging.
In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders (NIDCD) about 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 75 has a
hearing loss that can have a major impact on physical, social and emotional
well-being. The good news, however, is that there are ways to compensate
for age-related hearing loss.
Dr. Hamid Djalilian will discuss the causes of hearing loss and
the strategies to help people hear and communicate more easily,
including the use of hearing aids and cochlear implants. He
will also provide information on what is new in current research.
Dr. Djalilian is a board certified otolaryngologist with a specialty
in neurotology and skull based surgery. His office is located
at the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.
Travel Medicine
Wednesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Simin Torabzadeh, UC Irvine geriatrician
Merage Jewish Community Center
1 Federation Way
Irvine
Planning to travel abroad? You can avoid a host of problems by getting
immunizations and health information before you depart. Join Simin
Torabzadeh as she discusses travel medicine before your travel — at
any time of the year.
When it isn't Alzheimer's Disease, It May be Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Wednesday, June 11, 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Laura Paré, UC Irvine neurosurgeon
Rossmoor Towers
24055 Paseo Del Lago
Laguna Woods
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NHP) is an excessive buildup of fluid in the
brain that occurs most often in people over the age of 55.The symptoms of NPH are often mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease and may include memory loss,
difficulties in reasoning and problem solving, and mild dementia. Other
symptoms include urinary incontinence and difficulty walking, and may be
mistaken for Parkinson's Disease. UC Irvine neurosurgeon Dr. Laura Paré
will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of NPH and the current research being
done to manage this condition.
Dr. Paré is the medical director of the General Neurosurgery Ambulatory Clinic
at UC Irvine Medical Center. Her office is located at UC Irvine Medical
Center in Orange.
High Blood Pressure
Tuesday, June 24, 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Vivek Jain, UC Irvine neurologist
Brea Senior Center
500 S. Sievers Ave.
Brea
High blood pressure, also know as hypertension, affects about half of people aged 65 and older. Left untreated or poorly controlled, hypertension increases the risk for serious health problems including stroke, heart failure or kidney disease. Dr. Vivek Jain will discuss high blood pressure, its complications and ways to keep it under control.
Dr. Jain is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. He is a member of the team of physicians specially trained in stroke diagnosis and treatment at the UC Irvine Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center located at the UC Irvine Medical
Center in Orange.
When it isn't Alzheimer's Disease, It May be Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Wednesday, June 25, 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Laura Paré, UC Irvine neurosurgeon
Tustin Senior Center
200 South C Street
Tustin
Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NHP) is an excessive buildup of fluid in the
brain that occurs most often in people over the age of 55. The symptoms of NPH are often mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease and may include memory loss,
difficulties in reasoning and problem solving, and mild dementia. Other
symptoms include urinary incontinence and difficulty walking, and may be
mistaken for Parkinson's Disease. UC Irvine neurosurgeon Dr. Laura Paré
will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of NPH and the current research being
done to manage this condition.
Dr. Paré is the medical director of the General Neurosurgery Ambulatory Clinic
at UC Irvine Medical Center. Her office is located at UC Irvine Medical
Center in Orange.
Stroke Prevention
Friday, June 27, 1:00 p.m.
Dr. Vivek Jain, UC Irvine neurologist
Oasis Senior Center
800 Marguerite Ave.
Corona del Mar
A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack,' occurs when a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain bursts or is blocked. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, brain cells begin to die and the part of the body that is controlled by the damaged area cannot work properly. Because brain damage can occur within minutes, it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and to get help quickly. Join Dr. Jain as he discusses what causes stroke, how to recognize stroke symptoms, and how to prevent brain attacks. He will also discuss the latest medical advances in stroke prevention and intervention.
Dr. Jain is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. He is a member of the team of physicians specially trained in stroke diagnosis and treatment at the UC Irvine Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center located at the UC Irvine Medical
Center in Orange.
Memory Loss and Aging
Monday, July 21, 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Sonia Sehgal, UC Irvine geriatrician
Brea Senior Center
500 S. Sievers Ave.
Brea
Some forgetfulness is often considered a normal part of aging. If you temporarily forget a neighbor's name or don't remember where you put your checkbook or the car keys, these are probably normal. But how can you distinguish between age-related forgetfulness and the signs of something more serious like the memory loss and confusion associated with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia? Dr. Sehgal will discuss the idea of memory loss and aging and provide tips on keeping you brain fit and memory sharp.
Dr. Sehgal is board certified in internal medicine and geriatrics. She is also an Assistant Professor in the UC Irvine Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics Division. Her clinical interests include preventive medicine, healthy aging, women's health, hypertension, elder abuse and osteoporosis. Her office is located at the SeniorHealth Center at UC Irvine Medical
Center in Orange.
Hearing Loss - Detection, diagnosis and Intervention
Wednesday, July 23, 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Hamid Djalilian, UC Irvine otolaryngologist
Merage Jewish Community Center
1 Federation Way
Irvine
For most people, hearing loss is one of the realities that comes with aging.
In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
Disorders (NIDCD) about 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 75 has a
hearing loss that can have a major impact on physical, social and emotional
well-being. The good news, however, is that there are ways to compensate
for age-related hearing loss.
Dr. Hamid Djalilian will discuss the causes of hearing loss and
the strategies to help people hear and communicate more easily,
including the use of hearing aids and cochlear implants. He
will also provide information on what is new in current research.
Dr. Djalilian is a board certified otolaryngologist with a specialty in
neurotology and skull based surgery. His office is located at the UC
Irvine Medical Center in Orange.
A Good Night’s Sleep
Wednesday, August 13, 10:30 a.m.
Tatyana Gurvich, Pharm.D.
Jewish Community Center
1 Federation Way
Irvine
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for
everyone in enhancing quality of life and well-being as well as in
managing our overall health. But what can we do if getting to sleep
or staying asleep is becoming more and more difficult as we age?
UC Irvine SeniorHealth Center Pharmacist Dr.
Tatyana Gurvich will discuss some things older adults can do, and
should not do, to get a good night’s sleep. In her lecture, she
will provide tips on how to manage insomnia with and without
medications, prescription and non-prescription sleep remedies, and
good sleep hygiene practices.
Stroke Prevention
Tuesday, September 23, 1:00 p.m
Dr. Vivek Jain, UC Irvine neurologist
Florence Sylvester Senior Center
23721 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Hills
A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack,' occurs when a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain bursts or is blocked. Without blood and the oxygen it carries, brain cells begin to die and the part of the body that is controlled by the damaged area cannot work properly. Because brain damage can occur within minutes, it is important to know the symptoms of stroke and to get help quickly. Join Dr. Jain as he discusses what causes stroke, how to recognize stroke symptoms, and how to prevent brain attacks. He will also discuss the latest medical advances in stroke prevention and intervention.
Dr. Jain is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. He is a member of the team of physicians specially trained in stroke diagnosis and treatment at the UC Irvine Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center located at the UC Irvine Medical
Center in Orange.
