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2021 Brain Summit: A Conference on Alzheimer's and Dementia

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2021 Brain Summit: A Conference on Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Start Date
02/10/2021 12:00 pm
End Date
02/26/2021 5:00 pm

This conference, hosted by Alzheimer's Association chapters in Virginia, DC, and Maryland, is comprised of four session in February, 2021 that will address timely issues related to Alzheimer's and other dementia. Whether you are a family caregiver, a professional caregiver, a person with a diagnosis of dementia, or an interested member of the general public, you will learn from experts throughout our region regarding such topics as the latest research advancements, diagnosis, and caregiving in during COVID restrictions.

This conference is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The four sessions will be presented via Zoom. Register individually for each session you want to attend; log-on links will be provided via email following registration. If you have difficulty registering online, please call 800.272.3900 for assistance.

Time indicated for each session is Eastern time.

Register here

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: Understanding Alzheimer’s & dementia

Wednesday, February 10 | 12-1:30 P.M.

Are you new to Alzheimer’s and dementia? Do you want a review of the basics of the disease? Please join us for this

introduction to all things Alzheimer’s and dementia. This is a great session for those who want to brush up on their

knowledge and skills before the start of the conference.


RESEARCH ROUNDTABLE:

An overview of current discoveries in Alzheimer’s treatments, diagnosis and risk reduction.

Friday, February 12 | 12-1:30 P.M.

Speakers:

• John Lukens, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Center for Brain Immunology and Glia,

University of Virginia

• Dr. Hamid Okhravi, MD, Associate Professor of Geriatrics & Director, Memory Consultation Clinic Glennan

Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Eastern Virginia Medical School

• R. Scott Turner, PhD, MD, FANA, FAAN, Professor, Department of Neurology & Director, Memory Disorders

Program, Georgetown University


DEMYSTIFYING THE DIAGNOSIS:

A discussion on the challenges of diagnosing Alzheimer’s & dementia with health care professionals.

Friday, February 19 | 12-1:30 P.M.

Speakers:

• Linnea Pepper, MD, MedStar House Calls Program & Georgetown Memory Disorders Program

• Christina Prather, MD, Assistant Professor of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine & Clinical Director, GW Institute

for Brain Health & Dementia, George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates

• Ishan Williams, PhD, FGSA, Associate Professor of Nursing & Assistant Dean for Diversity & Inclusion, School of

Nursing, University of Virginia


CAREGIVING DURING THE TIME OF COVID:

A discussion on the challenges of caregiving during COVID and resources that are available to caregivers.

Friday, February 26 | 12:30-2 P.M.

Speakers:

• Denise Butler, MS, Certified Senior Advisor® & Geriatric Assessment Clinic Coordinator, Riverside Center for

Excellence in Aging

• Lucy Fyfe, Healthwise Project Lead, Westminster Canterbury on the Chesapeake Bay

• Cheairs Graves, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Jefferson Area Board for the Aging

• Teresa Staten, Dementia Caregiver

This virtual conference is free, but registration is required. Register HERE or call 800.272.3900.

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