Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

As part of its national Educating America Tour, three UNMC faculty will be guest speakers during the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) free virtual educational conference on Tuesday, December 8^th from 10am to 12:30pm. The foundation estimates about 35,000 Nebraska families currently are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of the tour is to help Nebraska residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease, caregivers and anyone who wants to learn more about the disease.

The speakers, who will address Alzheimer’s research, including new advancements and what’s on the horizon, include Howard Fox, MD, PhD, UNMC associate dean of research and development; Matthew Rizzo, MD, the Frances & Edgar Reynolds Chair in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences; and Daniel Murman, MD, professor in the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences. They will also discuss the recently established Great Plains Primary Care Practice Based Research Network, which was established to improve access to health care resources and promote primary care research across the Great Plains.

Special guest speaker Mehmet Oz, MD, host of the Dr. Oz Show, will share his family’s personal Alzheimer’s story regarding the diagnosis of his mother, Suna Oz, last year. Dr. Oz will describe how the diagnosis impacted his family, as well as share tips to promote good brain health and healthy aging.

Other sessions during the virtual conference will include information about legal issues to consider when confronted with a dementia diagnosis and advice on how to care for friends, family members, or loved ones. Use THIS LINK to register for the event and to find more information.