April 26, 2011

The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Clinic for Alzheimer’s disease and Related Disorders at UBC Hospital invites patients, staff, and the public participated in Dementia 2011 in January. The resources from that forum are now available to download. Resources include speaker presentations, photos and a Q & A document from the forum.

The forum featured 12 VCH researchers and clinicians covering leading-edge aspects of Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions. Topics included advances in early diagnosis and treatment options, meaningful activities for people living with dementia and the latest research.
 

 Dr. Lynn Beattie Dr. Lynn Beattie
Introduction
 Dr. Max Cynader Dr. Max Cynader
 Dr. Ian Mackenzie Dr. Ian Mackenzie
Presentation: Mixed Dementia
Q & A
 
 Dr. Sherri Hayden Dr. Sherri Hayden
Presentation: Anxiety and Cognitive Impairment
 Dr. Cheryl Wellington Dr. Cheryl Wellington
Q & A
 Dr. Dean Foti Dr. Dean Foti
Presentation: Mild Cognitive Impairment & Biomarkers
Q & A
Dr. Claudia Jacova Dr. Claudia Jacova 
Presentation: Cognitive Testing: Purpose, Scope, Innovation
 Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose
Presentation: The Cognitive Benefits of Exercise
 Dr. Alison Phinney Dr. Alison Phinney
Presentation: Group Activity for People with Dementia: Getting out and having some fun
Q & A
 Dr. Kevin Kirkland Dr. Kevin Kirkland
Presentation: Music and Your Mind
Q & A
 Dr. Philip Lee Dr. Philip Lee
Presentation: Current Therapies for Dementia
Q & A
Dr. Robin Hsiung Dr. Robin Hsiung

All photos taken by Kellan Higgins.




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