Thursday, May 12, 2011

Alois Alzheimer Center Attends International Conference

Alois Staff Members Present at the 26th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International



Amber, Marvin and Susan


Staff of the Alois Alzheimer Center - Susan Gilster, Marvin Knobloch and Amber Adams - presented three sessions at the 26th International Conference of Alzheimer Disease International, "The Changing Face of Dementia", in Toronto, Canada. The Conference included over 1,000 individuals from around the world. Sessions included "Exceptional Training, Support and Retention in a Dedicated Alzheimer's Facility," "Outings for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Provide Meaningful Experiences and Quality of Life," and "Providing Effective Weight Monitoring Programs for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia."

Alzheimer's disease is gaining international recognition as a major source of concern in the coming years in all countries around the world. Currently there are over 35 million people with dementia and that number is expected to grow to over 100 million in 2050.

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