March 25th-28th, 2009 SUNTEC Singapore : 24th Annual Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)

24TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF ALZHEIMER's DISEASE INTERNATIONAL (ADI)

"dementia : engaging societies around the world"

march 25th – 28TH, 2009

Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre

 

ADFM are pleased to announce that the above conference is jointly organized by ADI & The Alzheimer's Disease Association, Singapore.

 

ADI's Annual World Conference brings together scientists, clinicians, care professionals, family carers, volunteers and people with dementia, providing a unique opportunity to examine achievements and priorities in Alzheimer's research, innovative techniques in the management and care of people with dementia, identify policy issues affecting people with dementia and feature training workshops for Alzheimer's associations.

 

Members and the public who wish to attend are advised to register online by log on to the conference Website at:

  

http://www.adi2009.org/0007registration.htm

 

(1)  ADI 2009 Official Opening and Welcome Reception will take place on the evening of 25 March 2009 at Ballroom, Level 2, Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

 

 (2)  Gala Dinner on the evening of 27 March 2009.  Each ticket is SGD125 (by 15 December 2008) and SGD145 (After 15 December 2008). To register, please tick the relevant box on the Conference Registration Form or log on to the Conference website at www.adi2009.org.

 

For more information, please contact Conference Organizers at:

 

Ace:Daytons Direct (International) Pte Ltd

2 Leng Kee Road,

#04-01 Thye Hong Centre

Singapore 159086

Tel: +65 6379 5261 (admin) / +65 6379 5262

Fax: +65 6475 2077 / +65 6475 6436

Web: www.acedaytons-direct.com

Email: admin@adi2009.org

 

(3)  Conference Programme Highlights

Main Lecture:

There will be a total of 6 plenary lectures and 25 parallel sessions during the conference, including  three workshops based on the conference themes, an ADI workshop and a workshop for free papers.

 

Themes for the 3 Workshops:

•           Engaging People          : Caregivers/Persons with Dementia

•           Engaging Science         : Medical Professionals

•           Engaging Quality         : Care and Creativity : Services /Arts

           

The aforesaid workshops will be held concurrently, both in the morning and afternoon of days one and two as well as in the morning of day three.

 

ADI Workshop are primarily aimed at Alzheimer's associations' staff and volunteers who are a part of ADI's ongoing training and development work, covering a range of topics to help support and develop associations & also the opportunity for open discussion & exchange of ideas.

 

Free Communications from 26-28 March '09:

1. Poster Sessions

2.  Oral Presentations

 

Industry Sponsored Breakfast and Lunch Symposia may take place during the conference period, providing current information in clinical and related treatments in dementia.

 

Exhibition & Sponsorship information, please contact Mr. Marc Wortmann at m.wortmann@alz.co.uk CME Accreditation.

 

Workshop / Parallel Session Topics:

1. Activities for People with Dementia

2. Alternative Drug Treatments (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

3. Arts and Creativity in Dementia

4. Carer Quality of Life

5. Challenging Behaviours

6. Cross-Cultural Issues in Dementia Care

7. Dementia Care and Research in Asian Countries

8. Diagnosis and Treatment - Role of GPs

9. Future Treatments in Alzheimer's (Medical)

10. Lifestyle Intervention

11. Non-Pharmacological Treatment and Intervention

12. Sexuality and Dementia

13. Spirituality and Dementia

14. Support for Family Caregivers

15. Supporting Paid Home Caregivers

16. Technology for People with Dementia

17. Training of Professional Caregivers

18. Younger Onset Dementia

 

For early Bird Discount – Register Not Later Than 15 December 2008.

 

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