Alzheimer’s Symposium

National experts will share information about mind and brain maintenance, healthy aging and memory care during The Seventh Annual Symposium on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Monday morning, March 4. The free symposium is presented by Florida Gulf Coast University and the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center and will be held in FGCU’s Cohen Center Ballroom from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

“The symposium is planned for family caregivers, health care professionals and others interested in the care of memory-impaired persons,” said Mitch Cordova, Ph.D. “However, this is a valuable chance for our community to learn from world-class scientists and practitioners. We invite everyone to join us for an interesting, enlightening and useful morning.” Cordova serves as president of the Dubin Center board of trustees and vice president for student success and enrollment management at FGCU.

Three speakers will be featured:

Ken Sharlin, M.D. is a board-certified neurologist who practices general neurology, conducts clinical research and directs his functional-medicine program, “Brain Tune Up!,” in Ozark, Missouri. He will share information from his recent best-seller, “The Healthy Brain Toolbox: Neurologist-Proven Strategies to Improve Memory Loss and Protect Your Aging Brain.” Sharlin is a three-time Ironman Triathlon finisher who shifted from a conventional neurology practice to a holistic, lifestyle-medicine- oriented approach.

Dominic D’Agostino, Ph.D., is a University of South Florida research scientist focusing on metabolic-based outcomes and therapies, including ketogenic diets, that advance the treatment and prevention of neurological disorders and other medical conditions. He will discuss targeting brain energy metabolism and inflammation for healthy aging.

Cameron Camp, Ph.D., is an applied gerontologist with the Center for Applied Research and Dementia in Solon, Ohio. He has retooled a teaching method traditionally used with young children to help people with Alzheimer’s disease regain skills lost to their illness. Camp will talk about a new model of memory care in resident-driven communities.

The symposium is offered at no charge to the public. Registration is required by Feb. 22; please call 239-437-3007. Three CEUs are available for nurses, nursing home administrators, professional guardians and social workers; the CEU fee is $50.

The symposium is presented by FGCU’s Marieb College of Health & Human Services and the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center, a United Way partner agency that provides information, education and support to individuals with memory impairment and their family caregivers. The featured speakers sponsor is Grant Fridkin Pearson Attorneys and Counselors at Law, which has provided real estate, business, litigation, dispute resolution, trust and estate planning and administration services to Southwest Florida since 1995.

The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center provides services to help families cope with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Learn more about monthly support groups, the quarterly newsletter, safety program and community education and training programs by visiting www.AlzheimersSWFL.org.

CONTACT:

Melanie Jackson, Executive Assistant/Coordinator of Volunteers, 239-437-3007 or info@alzheimersswfl.org