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Prof. Robert Woods of Bangor University, Gwynedd, United Kingdom, says,"Psychological therapies have been used with people with dementia for atleast 50 years, aiming to improve or maintain cognition, functionalabilities, and quality of life, and reduce distress, anxiety, depression andbehavioral difficulties."
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In his presentation at the conference, titled "PsychologicalInterventions with People with Dementia," Woods will share encouragingfindings from recent research, including cognitive stimulation and behavioralapproaches. Effect sizes comparable to drug therapies have been reported,with fewer side effects, according to Woods.
Prof. Esme Moniz-Cook of the Institute of Rehabilitation, Hull YorkMedical School, United Kingdom, will define psychosocial intervention indementia care and review some of the interventions that are known to help.She will discuss recent research conducted in the UK. Mary Mittleman, D.P.H.of the New York University, Langone Medical Center, USA will talk about herexperience "Translating the NYU Caregiver Intervention from Research toPractice Settings."
The day's second plenary session will address the topic of "Can WePrevent Alzheimer's." Scheduled topics/presenters are:
For more information on the 25th Conference of Alzheimer's DiseaseInternational, please visit http://www.adi2010.org/
ADI is working closely with the Greek Association of Alzheimer's Diseaseand Related Disorders in organizing this conference.
Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) is an international federation of71 Alzheimer associations around the world, in official relations with theWorld Health Organization. ADI's mission is to improve the quality of life ofpeople with dementia and their families throughout the world. Please visithttp://www.alz.co.uk/adi/.
Contacts:
Niles Frantz, Alzheimer's Association (Chicago), +1-312-335-5777,[email protected]
Marc Wortmann, Alzheimer's Disease International (London),+44-20-7981-0880, [email protected] The Prevention Working Group of ADI. Barry Reisberg, M.D., New York University School of Medicine, USA. - Can Physical and Mental Exercise Prevent Cognitive Decline? Michael Valenzuela, Ph.D., University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. - Helicobacter Pylori & Neurodegenerative Diseases. Kountouras Jannis, M.D., Ph.D., Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece. - Brain Donation by People with Dementia and Carers. Prof. Paul Francis, King's College London, England.
SOURCE Alzheimer's Disease International
