<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Hi everyone!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">I'm excited to announce our latest podcast has dropped! I want to say a HUGE thank you to Ellen Platt and the Option Group for presenting on this wonderful topic! </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://anchor.fm/mdstatelibrary/episodes/LBPD-Guest-Hour-Dementia-101-with-the-Option-Group-e1j5fn2">https://anchor.fm/mdstatelibrary/episodes/LBPD-Guest-Hour-Dementia-101-with-the-Option-Group-e1j5fn2</a><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(41,47,54)">Dementia is not a normal part of aging. It is a medical condition that changes your ability to think for yourself and make decisions. Dementia can cause problems with memory and emotions and includes conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. There is no cure for dementia. However, medications can help treat symptoms and reduce risks. In this course, learn the basics of Dementia and some treatment options that may be right for you. </span></font><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(41,47,54)">This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://theoptiongroup.net/">The Option Group</a>.</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(41,47,54)"><br></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><span style="color:rgb(41,47,54)"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style=""><a href="https://theoptiongroup.net/">The Option Group</a> is a compassionate team of Geriatric/Aging Life Care Managers (GCM) that serves family caregivers, medical professionals, and professional family advisors. Caring for individuals who need assistance due to aging, dementia, disability, or chronic illness can be challenging. Caregivers deserve support. Our team has over 100 years of experience navigating the healthcare maze. Let us put our experience and resources to work for you.</font></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">With regards,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br>Ash</div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;border-collapse:collapse">
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