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Research Symposium on Lifestyle Risk Factors for Dementia

November 7, 2019 at Radisson Hotel in Warwick

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The Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter is hosting a discussion of recent evidence of lifestyle risk factors of dementia by Jonathan Drake, M.D. on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the Radisson Hotel Providence Airport, 2081 Post Rd., Warwick, RI. The presentation is part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Brian R. Ott, M.D. Research Symposium to learn about innovations in Alzheimer’s disease research.

The presentation will run from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., and is preceded at 5:30 p.m. by a reception and cash bar. The event is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to RSVP by calling 800-272-3900 or registering online at www.communityresourcefinder.org.

Jonathan D. Drake, M.D. is associate director of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center as well as assistant professor of neurology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Drake’s research interests center on healthy brain aging and modifiable risk factors for dementia. Specific interests include identifying novel biomarkers for pre-clinical dementia, and developing primary and secondary dementia prevention strategies using lifestyle interventions such as diet, exercise, and mindfulness-based practices.

Continuing educational credits will be available for nursing and social work.

When: Thursday, November 7, 2019, 6:00-7:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. reception)

Where: Radisson Hotel Providence Airport, 2081 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886

About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit www.alz.org or call 800.272.3900.

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