4th Annual Early Stage Forum

Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s

Saturday, May 16, 2009
University of Denver, Driscoll Center

9:00am - 2:30pm
(8 - 8:50am Checkn & Continental breakfast)

Who Should Attend:

• People with early memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early stage Alzheimer’s disease or early dementia
• Family members and care partners
• Professionals (medical, legal, social work, activities)
• Those interested in learning about early memory loss

The Early Stage Forum:

• Provides an educational opportunity for people with early memory loss, mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s, family members, care partners and others interested in learning about early memory loss
• Offers an environment in which participants can connect with others who understand the Alzheimer’s experience firsthand
• Allows participants to discuss issues that matter most to people living with early memory loss

Breakout Sessions Include:

• Medication Research Studies
• Making Decisions Now
• Successful Strategies

Click here to view the complete brochure.

Keynote Address:

Gene D. Cohen, MD, PhD
Dr. Cohen is the first Director of the Center on Aging, Health & Humanities (established 1994) at George Washington University (GW), where he also holds the positions of Professor of Health Care Sciences and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Dr. Cohen will present on Innovative Quality of Life Interventions for Alzheimer’s Disease. Included in this discussion will be two approaches used by Dr. Cohen that were awarded First Place in the International Healing Arts Competition administered by the Society for the Arts in Healthcare.  NBC and ABC documentaries on these two approaches will be shown.

Registration:

$25 for people with early memory loss and family members
$99 registration for professionals

Onine registration is now closed. Please call 303.813.1669 to register.

Scholarships:

A limited number of scholarships are available through the generosity of Home Instead Senior Care. Please call Vicki Mohr at 303.813.1669 to inquire about scholarships.

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