|
**NEW LOCATION**
UAMS Memory Research Center 3rd
Annual
Professional Education and Family Information Conference:
Complimentary and Alternative Therapies for Alzheimer's Disease
Saturday, April 30, 2005
With the ultimate goal of improving the health and
well being of adults with AD and their caregivers, this conference will provide
a scientific forum that brings together researchers, health care practitioners,
persons with AD and their families interested in complimentary and alternative
medicine (CAM) for AD in order to:
1) build scientific understanding of what is known
on CAM therapies for prevention and treatment of AD and behavioral symptoms
associated with AD;
2) explore avenues for further research; and
3) discuss possible collaborative efforts to foster
and support this research.
Specific objectives of the conference are as
follows:
-
Summarize the latest research developments on
risk factors and treatments for AD
-
Present and critically evaluate current
scientific findings regarding the effectiveness of CAM therapies for
prevention and treatment of AD and associated behavioral symptoms
-
Discuss weaknesses and strengths of research on
CAM therapies for AD and recommend strategies to improve research quality
-
Establish research needs and opportunities in
studying CAM therapies, thereby stimulating further research in these areas
-
Provide an opportunity for medical students,
health care providers and others to expand their awareness of CAM therapies
for AD
CMEs/CEUs will be available for all professionals,
including:
Click here to
download the conference brochure (You must have Adobe Reader to view.
Click here to
download Adobe Reader.)
Click here to view
the conference program
Click here to
learn more about the conference speakers
Cost:
If you are requesting CEU/CME credit:
$65 prior to or on April 20th
$75 after April 20th
General public:
$20
MRC participants & caregivers/family members:
Free of charge
(Light snacks will be provided during breaks; and
lunch will be provided.)
**Location:
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences
Institute
12th floor auditorium
4301 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
Click here for directions
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 30, 2005
8:00am - 4:30pm
Registration:
By Mail:
Prior to or on April 20th, please download the registration
below, complete the
form, and mail, with
your registration fee, to:
Tanya Terry, MS
4301 W. Markham, #529
Little Rock, AR 72205
Click here to
download the registration form
In Person:
Although
pre-registration is encouraged due to limited seating availability, you may
register in person the morning of the
conference.
For more information, please contact:
Tanya Terry, MS
UAMS MRC Education Core Coordinator
(501)296-1892
terrytanyal@uams.edu |
