Dallas,TX (September 15, 2009)- The 2009 Health and Education conference, "Aging and Memory in Our Diverse Community," will be held Saturday, September 19, 2009, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. at the Concord Baptist Church located at 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive, Dallas, TX 75237.
 
The conference will assist participants in identifying ways to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses that cause memory loss. The conference offers information, services, and resources regarding memory loss. Pre-registration is $10, and an additional $25 for professionals who want CEUs (social work, LPC, LTC administrators, CNAs and Activity Directors). All fees include materials, refreshments, and lunch. Scholarships are available for family caregivers who cannot afford to pay.
 
This year's conference includes featured speakers:
-          Monique M. Williams, MD, Department of Geriatrics and Nutrition - Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
-          Dr. Ajay Pathak, Primary Care Specialist; Carrollton and Little Elm, Texas
-          Dr. Kelley Newcomer, Vitas Hospice; Dallas, Texas
-          Sharon Cox, MS, RD, CDE, Nutritionist, Parkland Health and Hospital Systems;
-          Celebrating Life with Music, Booker T. Washington School of Performing Arts.
 
You don't want to miss this valuable community program presented by the Together We Can Partnership: Concord Baptist Church, Friendship West Baptist Church, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease Center of UT Southwestern, Dallas Area Agency on Aging, DART, The University of North Texas - Dallas Campus, Texas Department of Family & Protective Services and The Senior Source.
 
Registration is available online at www.AlzDallas.org.  

For more information, please contact the Alzheimer's Association (800) 272-3900.