8:30

Registration

9:00

Opening remarks, Rhonda Spiegel, CEO

Pillar

9:15

Keynote:  Research: Information on Alzheimer’s Prevention Trials, Keith Fargo, PhD

Description:   There are now 5 major clinical trials, either ongoing or launching soon, aimed at preventing dementia in those at highest risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease. This presentation will review the recent scientific advances that have made this possible, along with describing each of the prevention trials.

10:15

BREAK

Early Stage

10:30

Breakout 1A:  Comprehensive treatment planning for seniors with dementia living at home including, Treatment guidelines and music therapy and other alternative therapies.  Dean Sherzai, MD 

Description:  Comprehensive treatments including Lifestyle changes and recommendations

Breakout 1B:  Person-Centered Communication in Dementia, Gloria Miele, PhD 

Description:  Positive, supportive communication is essential to ensure quality care for people living with dementia. Caregivers, health care providers and family members can all benefit from learning and practicing person-centered communication. This session will present how to incorporate a more positive, person-centered communication approach to support patients with dementia.

11:15

Roundtable discussions or Networking

12:15

Grab your lunch & Network

Middle Stage

1:00

Behaviors:  What are the different behaviors for the most common dementias (Alzheimer's Vascular, Frontotemporal, Lewy Bodies), Leslie Evertson, GNP

Description:  When you think of a person with dementia, you might expect them to be confused and forgetful.  however, they may also have hallucinations, paranoia, disinhibition and compulsive behaviors. Many common dementia can present differently.  This course will provide an overview of the more common behaviors in Alzheimer's Vascular, Frontotemporal and Lewy Body Dementia. 

2:00

BREAK

Late Stage

2:15

Breakout 2A: Medications:  pharmacological effects and medication induced symptoms.  Ayesha Sherzai, MD 

 Description:  TBD, (Check back in May)

Breakout 2B:  End-of-life Issues and Palliative Care in Dementia and Cognitive Decline, Lanyard Dial, MD

Description: Dementia is a terminal disease and dying should be discussed and planned to insure that personal wishes are respected.  We will discuss the medical care of patients with dementing disease and the roles of palliative care and hospice.

Pillar

3:30

Keynote: Alzheimer's Research: 2016 and Beyond,James Sutton, MD

Description:   Dr. Sutton will present recent advances in Alzheimer’s disease research, with an emphasis on new diagnostic tests and investigational drugs. Topics covered will include the science of Alzheimer’s disease, the IDEAS imaging study, the latest results from the aducanumab and solanezumab clinical trials, BACE inhibitors, and advances in tau imaging.

4:15

Closing Remarks