WHAT: Journalists are welcome to attend a symposium with a comprehensive approach to the latest treatments for dementia. It will focus on the best medicines, new ways to collaborate with family members effectively, the latest guidelines for acute management, bioethics and the use of cognitive screening
"We are bringing together a nationally recognized faculty to discuss the characterization and treatment of the cognitive, behavioral and psychological signs and symptoms of dementia," said Gary J. Kennedy, MD, director, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at Montefiore and AECOM. "It is geared as a comprehensive update for psychiatrists, psychologists, gerontologists, family practitioners, geriatricians, as well as geriatric and psychiatric nurses and social workers."
WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2005 8:30AM " 3:30PM
WHERE: New York Academy of Medicine1216 5th Avenue at 103rd Street New York, NY
WHO: 8:30-8:40 - "What Characterizes a Comprehensive Approach toDementia?" Dr. Gary Kennedy.8:40-9:20 - "Stem Cell Research: Bright Horizon for Degenerative Disorders?" with Mark F. Mehler, MD, professor and chair, The Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology at Montefiore and AECOM.9:35-10:15- "Medications for Dementia: A Critical Appraisal" Discusses recent decisions in Great Britain on efficacy of certain drugs10:40-11:20"Do the Longevity Genes Prevent Dementia?" with Nir Barzilai, MD, director, Institute for Aging Research, Montefiore and AECOM.11:35-12:05 - "Dependency or Interdependence? New Bioethical Perspectives on Caregiving," by Nancy Neveloff Dubler, LLB, director, Division of Bioethics, Montefiore and AECOM.2:30-3:10 - "Memory and Executive Dysfunction Assessment Tutorial," with Steven Hahn, MD, director, Residency Training Program in Primary Care, Montefiore and AECOM.
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