Dive into a crucial episode where we explore Alcohol-Related Dementia (ARD) and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS), conditions stemming from excessive alcohol use that affect memory, behavior, and cognitive function. Learn about the symptoms, age of onset, and confabulation, where individuals create false memories without intent. Discover how ARD differs from Alzheimer’s, including its potential for partial reversibility. We also discuss the risk factors for alcohol-related dementia, the importance of thiamine in preventing WKS, and strategies for supporting affected individuals safely under medical guidance.  If you'd like to see this episode on video, you can hop on over to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers You can also sign up for a free training class and learn more about the Care Course at https://www.dementiacareclass.com/website We have lot's of free resources and trainings. -Sign up for our free Dementia Dose Newsletter: https://careblazers.com/dementiadose  -Read our latest blog post: https://careblazers.com/blog/ -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_careblazers/ -Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DementiaCareblazers/ __ It’s our mission to make dementia caregiving easier for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, or any other type of dementia. We believe that in order to create a more dementia friendly world, we must first create a caregiver friendly world. That's why we create free educational training videos like this one so that anyone with an internet connection can get access to dementia care information. **This channel and any information by Dementia Careblazers is not a substitute for healthcare. This is not healthcare advice. Please talk to your healthcare providers for specific feedback on your situation.