Discovery 2016

Alzheimer's Regional Conference

Friday April 15, 2016 8:30am-3:45pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  Gary Small, MD, Prof. of Psychiatry & Director of the *UCLA Longevity Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior. Dr. Gary Small is the author of 8 books and presents a refreshing perspective on understanding human brain activity and effective ways to enhance brain performance. Newest title: 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain

CONFERENCE TOPIC:  Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline:  What Clinicians and Caregivers Need to Know

A SAMPLING OF THE 15 WORKSHOP TOPICS:

• Alzheimer’s Research: What’s on the Horizon? William Theis, PhD, Sr. Secientist, Alzheimer's Association

• Communication that Works, Megan Carnarius, RN, NHA, LMT

• Companions on the Journey – Stages of Dementia, Megan Carnarius, RN, NHA, LMT

• Innovative Strategies for Improving Memory and Brain Health, Gary Small MD 

• Is the Moon Full or is the Sun Going Down? – Overview of human behavior related to dementia, Megan Carnarius, RN, NHA, LMT

• The Lewy Body Dementias:James Leverenz MD

• LGBTQ Community Dementia Challenges, Karen Gredriksen-Goldsen, PhD

• The Biology of Alzheimer’s Disease and Emerging Therapies, James Leverenz MD

• and more

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