30 Years of Alzheimer's Prevention Conference

This is a premier meeting for the Alzheimer’s community and convenes a global audience of clinicians, researchers, Brain Longevity Specialists, caregivers, business leaders and patient advocacy groups.

The conference features cutting-edge and timely topics on all aspects regarding Alzheimer’s prevention, in particular evidence-based lifestyle medicine. Eleven world-renowned medical professionals, researchers and caregivers will share their current work on the varied treatment and prevention modalities of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

We are offering this conference to address the unmet needs of all those at risk for Alzheimer’s, promoting multidisciplinary care and emphasizing the fact that prevention is still the best option. 

This event also includes the Special Awards Reception on Saturday evening, September 30th, as well as the opportunity to network with other participants and the BLTT graduates who are making a difference in their community. 

You don’t want to miss this incredible event!

THIS CONFERENCE IS FOR:

All Brain Longevity Therapy Training graduates. 

Yoga teachers/therapists of all traditions.

Medical professionals: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants.

Behavioral Health providers: Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Life/Wellness Coaches, Nutritionists, Psychologists/Mental Health Practitioners, Physical Therapists.

THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITORS:

KEY INFORMATION:

Travelers should plan to arrive in the afternoon/evening of Friday, September 29th and depart after 3 pm on Sunday afternoon, October 1st. Click here to visit our FAQ page.

To view the full agenda, click here.

FACULTY: 

In this historic conference, you’ll hear directly from our Founder, President and Medical Director, Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, as well as our incredible team of dedicated pioneers in the field of Alzheimer’s prevention:

– Allan Anderson, MD, Medical Director, Memory Center of the Banner Alzheimer's Institute.

– Dev Ashish, PhD, Neuropsychologist, Banner Alzheimer's Institute.

– Dale Atkins, PhD, Psychologist, Author, Educator, Specializing in Healthy Aging.  

– Lisa L. Barnes, PhD, Professor of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center.

– Roberta Diaz Brinton, PhD, Director, Center for Innovation in Brain Science and Professor of Pharmacology, Neuroscience and Neurology, University of Arizona. 

– Larry Griner, caregiver and speaker.

– Carol Hahn, RN, Wellness and Fitness Nurse.

– Karen Koffler, MD, Keynote Presenter, Medical Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Miami.

– Andrew Newberg, MD, Director of Research on Integrative Health at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, expert in a new medical field called Neurotheology.

– Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, C-IAYT, Associate Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies and VP of Education and Outreach for ARPF.

Learn more about the esteemed Speakers here.

PLACE:

Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus
12701 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

The 30 Years of Alzheimer's Prevention Conference includes:

• All presentations and sessions as per above schedule
• Coffee Breaks on Saturday, September 30th
• Special Awards Reception on Saturday, September 30th
• Breakfast and coffee break on Sunday, October 1st
• Discounted ARPF 30th Anniversary T-shirt

LOGISTICS:

Hotel accommodation is provided at a discounted rate at the nearby Best Western. More hotels and Air B&B are available in the area, please click here. 

Questions? Please email Chelsea Pyne, Educational Programs Manager at chelsea@alzheimersprevention.org.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS ARE INCLUDED:

5 CME credits for MD, NP and PA.

Accreditation / Credit Designation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Relevant Financial Relationships Statement

All faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.

Outcome Objectives

• Identify and implement specific lifestyle strategies that can address systems at risk as we age

• Define the concept of balance and its importance for overall wellbeing.

• Addressing women’s concerns for both breast and brain health

• Discuss evidence that suggests African Americans have greater risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease

11 CEs for psychologists, behavioral therapists, RN, MLSW.

Information on Continuing Education Credit for Health Professionals:

• 11 CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
• LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
• SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes.
• For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Chelsea Pyne, Educational Programs Manager at ARPF at chelsea@alzheimersprevention.org.

For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.

11 CEs for yoga therapists as an APD through IAYT

11 CEs for yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance

CANCELLATION POLICY:

ARPF understands that sometimes plans change and that is why we have the following Cancellation/Refund Policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to kirti@alzheimersprevention.org and will be charged a $60 processing fee. Cancellations received after September 10th are non refundable; they can be applied to another program.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

We welcome exhibitors and sponsor at this landmark conference. Please visit our sponsorship opportunities page. 

RECORDING POLICY: