WEBINAR: AFAR, Alzheimer's: Hope for the Future
The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) will be hosting a Webinar on June 17, 2013 on new developments in research, diagnosis, and treatment for Alzheimer's disease. In today’s world of fast cures and pharmaceutical fixes, Alzheimer’s remains among the most devastating – and feared – diagnoses. In a recent survey, Alzheimer’s was the second most feared disease among American adults, behind only cancer. But many experts believe that in knowledge, there is hope. This Webinar will provide an overview of the most promising therapies, and current care options.
The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) will be hosting a Webinar on June 17, 2013 on new developments in research, diagnosis, and treatment for Alzheimer's disease. In today’s world of fast cures and pharmaceutical fixes, Alzheimer’s remains among the most devastating – and feared – diagnoses. nbsp;In a recent survey, Alzheimer’s was the second most feared disease among American adults, behind only cancer. But many experts believe that in knowledge, there is hope. This Webinar will provide an overview of the most promising therapies, and current care options.
Richard Besdine, MD, Director of the Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Jason Karlawish, MD, Professor of Medicine and Medical Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and Beeson Scholar, will review clinical care options – both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. These experts will also provide insight on potential cures and therapies now under development. This one hour Webinar will include an audience Q&A session. Please contact Ashby Andrews (ashby@afar.org) with any questions.
Register here.
The Webinar is sponsored by AFAR, and funded by an educational grant from the Cigna Foundation.
