Alzheimer's Dementia Conference Set for March 24.MINNEAPOLIS -- Families, professionals and persons with early Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (ăls`hī'mərz, ôls–), degenerative disease of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex that leads to atrophy of the brain and senile dementia. and related dementias are invited to participate in a day-long conference on March 24, 2007, at the Saint Paul Saint Paul, city (1990 pop. 272,235), state capital and seat of Ramsey co., E Minn., on bluffs along the Mississippi River, contiguous with Minneapolis, forming the Twin Cities metropolitan area; inc. 1854. RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, Minn. "A Meeting of the Minds, The Dementia Conference" is presented by the Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association, incorportated on April 10, 1980 as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., is a non-profit American voluntary health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease. and Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic: see Mayo, Charles Horace. Mayo Clinic voluntary association of more than 500 physicians in Rochester, Minnesota. [Am. Hist.: EB, 11: 723] See : Medicine to provide support and skills to those dealing with the disease. "The conference is a great opportunity for professionals, families and persons with early dementia to meet and gain valuable information about the disease," said Mary Birchard, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association Minnesota - North Dakota North Dakota, state in the N central United States. It is bordered by Minnesota, across the Red River of the North (E), South Dakota (S), Montana (W), and the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba (N). . "Attendees will learn the importance of early identification of Alzheimer's and find out about available services for living successfully with dementia. This is the first year that special breakout sessions will be offered to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders." Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Neurology neurology (n  rŏl`əjē, ny–), study of the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human nervous system. and Professor of Alzheimer's Disease Research at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, will present "The Latest in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Research." He will discuss strategies for developing disease modifying therapies and early diagnostic tools, including modification of clinical criteria, development of biomarkers and new imaging techniques. "Living with Young Onset Alzheimer's Disease" will give conference participants an opportunity to hear directly from people with the disease. Persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at a young age and their care partners will share their perspectives on living with dementia. During the afternoon, "A Meeting of the Minds" will feature multiple breakout sessions, providing information on topics such as: * Creative and Practical Tips for Getting Through the Day * Communication * De-mystifying the Research Experience * Activities to Stay Mentally and Physically Fit * Using Medications to Manage and Treat Dementias * A Physician's Personal Perspective on Caregiving * The Brain and Behavior Relationship Four breakout sessions have been planned specifically for advanced practice professionals, including physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners nurse practitioner n. Abbr. NP A registered nurse with special training for providing primary health care, including many tasks customarily performed by a physician. : * Lewy Body Lewy bodies are abnormal aggregates of protein that develop inside nerve cells. They are identified under the microscope when histology is performed on the brain. Lewy bodies appear as spherical masses that displace other cell components. Dementia * Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Managing Behavior Symptoms in Dementia * Driving and Dementia in Older Adults * Improving Multicultural mul·ti·cul·tur·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or including several cultures. 2. Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture. Competence in Health Care Settings The conference runs from 7:45 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. and costs $70 until February 28, when the price will increase to $85. Family scholarships are available. Individuals can register online at www.alzmndak.org or by phone, fax or mail by contacting the Conference Information Line, (952) 857-0538. To learn more about Alzheimer's disease or the association's progress in research, please contact the Alzheimer's Association at www.alzmndak.org or (800) 232-0851. |
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