Quick, Simple Screening Tool For Alzheimer's Disease Developed By Texas Neuropsychologist

"In some cases, Alzheimer's-like symptoms might be caused by a physical illness or problem that can be treated and even reversed - if detected early," Brinkman said. "Effective screening leads to early detection and appropriate treatment."
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Addressing the Challenges of Brain Injury in America

“On November 2, 2007, more than one hundred of the nation's most respected authorities on brain injury convened in Washington D.C. to highlight accomplishments in brain injury treatment and to provide recommendations where barriers to care exist. Called the Brain Injury Consensus Conference, the two-day workgroup produced the groundwork for Barriers and Recommendations: Addressing the Challenge of Brain Injury in America.”
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Seaton Foundation to Sponsor Study on the Benefits of Eden Alternative® Approach to Assist Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities

The Seaton Foundation has awarded a grant to Eden Alternative to conduct a Demonstration Project at RidgeOak Living Program in Austin, Texas. The objective of the study is to evaluate the applicability and benefits of utilizing Eden Alternative approaches within a population of adults with cognitive disabilities. The Eden Alternative (Eden) is a not-for-profit organization founded on the belief that humans are capable of continued personal growth regardless of their physical or mental abilities. The bulk of Eden’s work, to date, has involved de-institutionalizing the culture of nursing homes for Elders. It is the Seaton Foundation’s belief that the same humanistic philosophy and approach can be applied with great benefits to residential living environments for people with cognitive disabilities.

Upcoming Conferences

May 28-30, 2008
Washington, D.C.
AAIDD Annual Meeting
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June 3-6, 2008
Columbus, OH
4th International Eden Alternative Conference

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June 7-10, 2008
Foxwoods, Connecticut
Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association Annual Conference
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June 17-20, 2008
Orlando, FL
Case Management of Society of America’s 18th Annual Conference
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June 18-21, 2008
New York, NY
Society for Disability Studies Annual Conference
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August 14-15, 2008
Falmouth, MA
Disability Consulting for Physicians
Please visit the SEAK, Inc. for more information.