Area: Greater Houston Audience: Professional, Community, Caregiver Location: Caney Creek Church 118 West Milam Street Wharton, TX 77488 Date: 7/18/2012 Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Great strides in research have helped grow our understanding of how Alzheimer's disease works and inspired scientists to explore new potential treatments.
"Understanding Alzheimer's Research" explains the role of plaques and tangles in the brain and the progression of the disease. This presentation will follow the development of Alzheimer's research from Dr. Alzheimer's first notations in the early 1900s to our present day world-wide effort to eradicate the disease.
At the end of the presentation, attendees will understand the importance of TrialMatch and how to distinguish between accurate and "bogus" research information publicly available.
Phone Number: RSVP at 1.800.272.3900
JUL 18
Alzheimer's Disease vs. Dementia
Area: Greater Houston Audience: Community Location: New Era Nursing and Rehab 3510 Sherman Street Houston, TX 77003 Date: 7/18/2012 Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Many people use Alzheimer's disease and dementia interchangeably without a clear distinction between what each word means. This presentation will go over the important difference between the two terms. It will explore the various types of dementia and the science behind Alzheimer's. Participants will come away with a better understanding of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, the progression of the disease, and the available treatments and medication.
RSVP to Andrea' James
Phone Number: 713.314.1373
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.
