Mini-Med School: A Wrap Up (Continued)
Dr. Kyle Gulbranson explained to me that dementia is an umbrella term usually defined as a decline in memory, thinking and reasoning. There are several types of dementia: Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal and Mixed Dementia. My risk factors include diet, hearing loss, obesity, alcohol and genetics. Medications, he said, are not a cure (there is no cure), but may slow progression. However, he added, I can mitigate my chances of dementia by losing weight, reducing my consumption of alcohol, eating a better diet and buying new hearing aids. So, anyway, I came away from the Mini-Med School feeling better. Now for the wrap-up. To be honest, there were some problems. First and foremost, attendance well exceeded expectations,
Dr. Kyle Gulbranson presenting "The Aging Brain" on March 4, 2026.
with seating averaging over capacity (235 per session). Unfortunately, this meant not everyone got a seat; some had to stand for an hour, while others got discouraged and simply left. For this inconvenience, I sincerely apologize. Sadly, it seems we are victims of our own success. I am not yet sure how we will address this problem, but I assure you we will, at our next committee meeting. On the other hand, it is obvious to me that this series is of great interest to the members of ICL and the greater Washington County community. So, we will be back next year with a new and improved MINI-MED SCHOOL: THE JUNIOR YEAR. Thanks for your interest, attendance and survey comments, Warren Stucki, MD President of ICL Council
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