9:30AM: Breakfast & Check-In
10:15AM: Opening Introduction
“A Journey of Hope: A Daughter Fights On” with Adrienne Ross, Alzheimer’s Association Advocate
11:00 AM: Keynote Speaker
“Take Control: Ways to Reduce the Risk and Prepare for the Possibility of Dementia” with Dr. Kirk Daffner, J. David and Virginia Wimberly Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School
12:15PM: Lunch
Live music from MIHNUET and art display from Harvard Artistz (HARTZ)
1:15PM: Breakout Sessions
Session A: “Signs of early Alzheimer’s Disease and Early Treatment Options” with Dr. Dorene Rentz, Co-Director of the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment
Session B: “Neuroimaging Markers in Early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease”with Dr. Gad Marshall, Associate Medical Director of Clinical Trials of the Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment
Session C: “Best Practices in Caregiving” with Karen Pollack, Director of Community Relations at Springhouse Senior Living Community
Session D: “Intergenerational Connections: Art and Conversation” with Leo Garcia and Serena Hoost, Directors of HARTZ
2:15PM: Conversation on Awareness and Advocacy
Meredith Vieira, Emmy award-winning host, executive producer, and anchor
Alice Bonner, Senior Advisor in Aging for Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Former Massachusetts Elder Affairs Secretary
3:00PM: Closing Remarks
3:15PM: Reception
Event parking will be available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage. Please tell the Parking Services Monitor that you are attending the National Alzheimer’s Buddies Symposium.
