10th Annual Updates on Dementia Conference: Translating Research into Practice
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
8:00am - 4:00pm
Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Stanford University
Topics:
- Emerging Research
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Enhancing Care in the LGBT Community
- Bathing without a Battle
- Love, Sex and Alzheimer's
- Accessing Resources in the Multicultural Community
Moderator Victor Henderson MD MS, Professor of Health Research & Policy, Stanford University Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, opens the morning session with two of the nation's leading experts, who explore the latest developments in dementia research and practice.
Bruce Miller MD, AW and Mary Margaret Clausen Distinguished Chair, Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco, describes medical treatments for frontotemporal dementia and how it can be differentiated from Alzheimer's disease.
Ronald Peterson MD PhD, Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine discusses the clinical manifestation and characterization of MCI, the harbinger of dementia. Wrapping up the morning session, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson PhD ABPP, Stanford University School of Medicine and Edie Yau MA, Director of Diversity, Alzheimer's Association discuss resources in the multicultural community, many of which will be represented by an expanded exhibit area that runs throughout the day.
The afternoon session opens with Ann Louise Barrick PhD, Director of Psychology & Clinical Director, Umstead Hospital, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, co-author of research and the documentary Bathing Without a Battle.
Dr. Barrick will present on techniques to improve personal care with respect and emotional sensitivity. Donna Schempp LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance, facilitates an expert panel of that will increase awareness of perceptions of dementia and their impact on caregiving practices in the LGBT community.
Elizabeth Edgerly PhD. Alzheimer's Association presents Love, Sex and Alzheimer's in the closing session. Using lecture and film excerpts, Dr. Edgerly explores the sometimes controversial subject of intimacy and sexuality in the long term care setting.
| Regular registration: |
$80 |
| VA Employee: |
$60 |
| Senior/Student: |
$35 |
Register online or download the brochure at www.alz.org/norcal
Advance Registration Recommended
For further information, contact education@alznorcal.org
Seven continuing education units in the following disciplines:
CME Category 1 for physicians and psychologists
RN Contact Hours
LCSW/LMFT
Nursing Home and RCFE Administrators
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