The Rocky Mountain Chapter presents this ongoing lecture series at numerous location throughout the state of Colorado. Topics cover the many aspects of Alzheimer's disease and caregiver issues, and feature recognized experts in the field of Alzheimer's care and research. All programs in the Lecture Series are open to the public and free of charge. Topics covered include an overview of the disease, legal and financial planning, care options, and managing the daily challenges of communications, safety, and activities. Pre-registration is required and a fee is charged for this series.
Financial assistance is available.
The twelfth annual Alzheimer s Symposium features an exciting new format targeting the education needs of our entire community. The first day of the conference includes a special family caregivers track. Dr. Joseph Rogers, Senior Scientist at the Sun Health Research Institute, will share recent research efforts into the prevention of Alzheimer s disease. A variety of other topics tailored to the needs of family caregivers, such as legal and financial issues, diagnosis, and genetic factors of Alzheimer s disease, will round out this family-focused forum. Day two of the conference brings important news from Dr. Steven DeKosky, Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center, who will provide an update on the exciting direction of current Alzheimer s disease research.