WAMC Radio Program Summary

ALBANY, NY (05/27/2008)(readMedia)-- The Leon J. Goldberg Foundation is sponsoring a series of WAMC radio broadcasts highlighting topics related to Alzheimer’s disease. Each of these programs will be held at the Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio at 339 Central Avenue in Albany before a live studio audience. Audience questions will be answered by a panel of Capital Region experts and moderated by WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

Program details are as follows:

Thursday, May 29, 2008, 1-2pm. “ Memory, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia…discover the difference” Panelists: Earl Zimmerman, MD, Professor and Bender Endowed Chair of Neurology, Director, Clinical Research, Neurosciences Institute, Albany Medical Center. Robert Gillen, PhD, Neuropsychologist, Director of Psychology, Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center, Elizabeth Smith-Boivin, MSHSA, Director, Anne B. Goldberg Alzheimer’s Resource Center, Albany Medical Center.

Description: Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease which causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and currently has no cure. Over 5 million Americans suffer from this disease and that number will continue to increase with the increase in older adults. Until medical science discovers how to prevent this devastating epidemic, we must strive to diagnose people in the earliest stage when medications and other therapies are most effective. Audience members will learn how to differentiate early Alzheimer’s disease and dementia from normal aging memory as well current treatment strategies for each.

Thursday, July 24, 2008, 1-2pm. “Practical Tools and Tips for Alzheimer’s and dementia Caregivers”

Panelists: Elizabeth Smith-Boivin, Director, Anne B. Goldberg Alzheimer’s Resource Center, Albany Medical Center, Martin S. Finn, Attorney, Lavelle and Finn Attorneys At Law, Thomas Brockley, Senior Vice President-Investments, UBS PaineWebber

Description: Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most difficult challenges an individual and his/her caregivers will ever face. Fortunately, there is a growing body of information about the disease as well as state-of-the-art programs available to help. Join this panel of experts to learn about the resources available as well as the legal and financial planning necessary for success.

Thursday, September 18, 2008, 1-2pm. “Current Trends in Alzheimer’s Research”

Panelists: Dr. Earl Zimmerman, Professor and Bender Endowed Chair of Neurology, Director, Clinical Research, Neurosciences Institute, Albany Medical Center, 2 other scientists TBA Further specifics about this program are forthcoming.

Anyone with interest in any or all of these programs is welcome to attend. Admission is free. To register or for questions, please call 262-0800.

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