Newswise — HONOLULU – The American Academy of Neurology Foundation is hosting the first Brain Health Fair on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free registration is open to the public now at http://www.brainhealthfair.com.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for people to learn from some of the best and brightest neurologists in the world who will share the latest advances in the prevention and treatment of neurologic disorders as well as ways for people to maintain a healthy brain,” said Catherine M. Rydell, CAE, Executive Director of the American Academy of Neurology Foundation. “People will be able to ask questions, receive answers and participate in support groups.”
Fun, educational events are planned for families and kids of all ages. Patients and caregivers can attend Brain Health Classes with expert neurologists and have the opportunity to ask questions, receive answers and participate in support groups held by local agencies on Alzheimer’s disease, headaches, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and head injuries. More resources will also be available in the Exhibit Hall on multiple sclerosis, smell and taste problems and other neurologic disorders, including:
• Protect Your Brain – Kids Bike Helmet Fitting and Free Helmets While Supplies Last• Brain Games – Test How Well Your Brain and Memory Work!• Walk in Their Shoes – See How It Feels to Have MS• Learn How It Feels to Walk with Parkinson’s• Squiggle Wiggle Writer – What Do Tremors Feel Like?• What Do You Do If Someone Has a Seizure? Meet a Service Dog to the Rescue!• Chef’s Corner – Smell and Taste Food Like Never Before• Test Your Balance and Risk of Falling• Detect Signs of Concussion• Kids and Teen Zone – Conduct Science Experiments with Neurologists• Food and Free Giveaways• Watch the Top Entries to the Neuro Film FestivalSM
Space is limited, and people who register in advance at www.brainhealthfair.com will receive a gift.
The Brain Health Fair is sponsored by EMD Serono, Inc., Pfizer Inc., TEVA Neuroscience, Inc., Neurology Now® magazine, and Zogenix, Inc. The event is in conjunction with the American Academy of Neurology’s Annual Meeting, the world’s largest gathering of neurologists with more than 10,000 attendees traveling to Hawaii.
The American Academy of Neurology Foundation raises money to support vital research into the prevention, treatment and cure of brain disorders. The Foundation is committed to improving patient care, quality of life and public understanding of brain and other neurologic disorders. For more information, visit www.brainhealthfair.com.
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