Alzheimer's and Public Health: Moving Oregon Forward

Participants will understand the basics of Alzheimer's disease, why it should be addressed from a public health approach, and the components of the State Plan for Alzheimer's Disease in Oregon. 

Participants will provide advice and recommendations for prioritizing actions in the State Plan using the Essential Services of Public Health. 

National and state experts in public health and Alzheimer's will be presenting at the symposium. 

Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) will receive four hours of CECH for free.

With support from: 

• Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter
• Oregon Department of Human Services
• Oregon State University Center for Healthy Aging Research 
• Portland State University School of Community Health - Institute on Aging
• Western Oregon University Division of Health & Physical Education
• Western Oregon University Gerontology Program

Registration for this event is now closed. 

If you have questions, please contact Jon Bartholomew at jon.bartholomew@alz.org.