Area: Greater Houston Audience: Community, Caregiver Location: Sugar Land Art Center and Gallery 104 Industrial Blvd. Suite Q,Sugar Land, TX 77478 Dates: 3/9/2016 to 4/13/2016 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Creative Seniors program is a six-week art workshop for people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and their care partner. With the guidance of a professional artist, participants will learn artistic techniques, engage in meaningful social activity, and create paintings on canvas. We will meet each Wednesday from 10 AM- 12 PM beginning March 9th and ending with a reception on April 13th. Space is limited so please contact Marisa Ramon for more information at mramon@alz.org or 713-314-1346.
Contact Name: Marisa Ramon
Email:mramon@alz.org Phone Number: 713-314-1346
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Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters
Area: Gulf Coast Audience: Professional, Community, Caregiver Location: Thelma Ley Anderson Family YMCA 3201 South Highway 35 Alvin, TX 77511 Date: 4/6/2016 Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it???s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer???s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer???s disease.
Area: Gulf Coast Audience: Professional, Community, Caregiver Location: YMCA Alvin 3201 South Highway 35 Alvin, TX 77511 Date: 4/6/2016 Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it???s time to learn the facts. Early detection of Alzheimer???s disease gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer???s disease.
Contact Name: Cathie Woitena
Email:catherine.woitena@ymcahouston.org Phone Number: 281-585-3112
APR 6
Houston Reason to Hope Breakfast
Area: Greater Houston Audience: Fundraiser Location: YMCA Alvin 3201 South Highway 35 Alvin, TX 77511 Date: 4/6/2016 Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
The Reason to Hope Breakfast is an opportunity for you to join the movement to end Alzheimer's disease.
In this fast-paced, one-hour event, guests will learn about the critical work of the Alzheimer???s Association, including information about care and support for families, advocacy, and the latest advances in research.
There is no charge to attend the breakfast; however, guests will be given an opportunity to commit to this important cause by making a contribution at the conclusion of the breakfast.
For additional information, please contact Drew Case at dcase@alz.org or 713-314-1349.
Contact Name: Drew Case
Phone Number: 713-314-1349
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FREE 3.0 CME and CNE Event: Recognizing and Treating Alzheimer's Disease: Moving Towards Early Diagnosis and Disease Management
Area: Greater Houston Audience: Professional Location: Royal Sonesta Houston 2222 West Loop South Houston, TX Meeting Room: Founders I & II Date: 4/6/2016 Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Expand Your Alzheimer???s Disease Care Knowledge and Register for the Alzheimer???s Meeting Today!
Join the Alzheimer's Association and Med Learning Group for a 3D case-based CME Dinner Meeting.
At the end of the evening, participants will be able to: ?? Describe the pathophysiology of AD and the roles of clinical assessment and biomarkers in the workup of cognitive impairment
?? Recognize the importance of early diagnosis, and identify challenges in obtaining an early and accurate diagnosis of AD versus other causes of cognitive impairment
?? Utilize diagnostic algorithms and tools to assist in the detection of cognitive impairment, and discuss their use in the clinic
?? Review current treatment approaches and investigational therapies for the early stages of AD, their mechanisms of action and clinical updates
?? Discuss the individualization of AD management based on stage, comorbidities, the presence and type of additional symptoms, and other patient-related factors
?? Develop strategies for improving communication with patients with early AD and their caregivers and for referring their families to local and national support structures
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
