Matthew McConnell, M. D., "Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia"

There are three causes of dementia: Alzheimer’s, Parkinsonism and Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia. In this informative presentation Dr. Matthew McConnell will address key questions regarding the condition, for which there is as yet no cure.

 What behavioral changes are there in normal aging?

 What behavior suggests that we get tested for dementia?

 What medications have been developed to treat/restrain dementia?

 What is the focus of current efforts to find a cure for dementia?

The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for audience questions and answers.

Dr. McConnell is a board-certified neurologist and epileptologist. He was formerly one of the medical

directors of Atrium Health, serving as a general neurologist and epileptologist managing four offices in the Charlotte,

North Carolina region. He was also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Dr. McConnell attended Duke University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience

and psychology with a minor in biology and chemistry. He went on to complete his medical degree at Wake Forest

University. He completed his neurology residency at University of Virginia followed by an epilepsy fellowship

at the University of North Carolina.  Dr. McConnell’s approach to patient care is centered around listening carefully to the

details of the patient’s life and tailoring a treatment approach that is unique to their diagnosis, personal preferences, and lifestyle. He believes that the physician-patient relationship is deeply based around communication and trust.