Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Loss: What You Need To Know Dr. Monica Parker will discuss risk factors and lifestyle modification to delay the onset of ADRD (Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias) Speaker: Monica W. Parker, M.D. Assistant Professor of Neurology Director of the Outreach, Recruitment, and Education (ORE), and the Minority Engagement Core (MEC) Emory […]

1.5 continuing education (clinical course) credits available Studies have shown that many older adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder show cognitive deficits very similar to dementia. This condition was given the term “pseudo-dementia” by Professor Leslie Kiloh in 1961. Further research has indicated that many of these older adults do indeed later develop dementia. This […]

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC AFA’s Alzheimer’s Advocacy Day brings together families, caregivers, dementia care professionals, and other concerned citizens to advocate for public policy relating to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias with members of Congress. Participants will receive an update about policy proposals relating to Alzheimer’s research funding, caregiving support, and other important issues in […]

322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 Refreshments & Connections in AFA's Dementia-Friendly Model Apartment Join us for a night of networking, refreshments, and complimentary tours of The Apartment, AFA’s dementia-friendly model apartment! This event will create a space for professionals to connect while learning about AFA’s resources and programs, and the wonderful […]