Opening Remarks & Keynote: A Time of Hope: Advances in Treatment and Modifiable Risk Factors
Saturday, 3/2 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Now for the first time we have FDA approved drugs that may change disease progression. This session will highlight these options, along with health disparities in dementia prevalence, and lifestyle modifications that can reduce one’s risk of developing dementia. Experts agree that in the vast majority of cases, Alzheimer's, like other common chronic conditions, probably develops as a result of complex interactions among multiple factors, including age, genetics, environment, lifestyle and coexisting medical conditions. Although some risk factors — such as age or genes — cannot be changed, other risk factors, such as high blood pressure and lack of exercise, usually can be changed to help reduce risk.
Presented by Dr. Edmarie Guzman Velez
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