Alzheimer's Management: New Directions for a 100-Year Old Disease

Each November, the Alzheimer’s Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter proudly presents our annual Schlicting Education Conference designed to commemorate Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. The conference is supported in part by a bequest from the Schlicting family in memory of their parents, Edna and Fred Schlicting.

This year marked the 100th year since Dr. Alois Alzheimer first described Alzheimer’s disease, and our conference commemorated this date by focusing on “New Directions for a 100-Year-Old Disease.” The day featured our plenary speaker, Dr. James Ferrendelli from the University of Texas-Houston Medical Center, who addressed the “100 Year Journey” and Ms. Shelley Fabares, actress and National Spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Association, as our keynote speaker who spoke candidly about her experiences with caregiving for her mother, an Alzheimer’s patient. In addition, our 2006 conference featured an impressive schedule of presenters, representing a diverse collection of institutions from the Houston area.

Thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for making the conference a success! Many thanks to our conference committee, who did an outstanding job coordinating this year’s event!

The 2007 Schlicting Education Conference is already in the works. Please check in periodically for updates.

Special thanks to our 2006 Sponsors:

Conference Sponsor
Silverado Senior Living

Breakfast Sponsor
Parkway Place

Lunch Sponsor
Forest Pharmaceuticals

Panel Sponsor
JEA Senior Living

Concurrent Session Sponsors
The Forum at Memorial Woods
The Plaza at The Buckingham
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
Belmont Village Assisted Living Communities

Thank You to our In-Kind Donors:
Coca Cola/Minute Maid
Chick-fil-A West University
Starbucks
Jason’s Deli – Rice Village
Compleat Cuisine
Casas Catering
Three Brothers Bakery

Interested in sponsoring our 2007 Schlicting Education Conference? Contact Melanie Gehman at (713) 314-1331 for more information.