Description:
Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that strikes adults at a relatively early age, usually in the 40s and 50s, and has devastating consequences for the patient, the family, and society.  In this day-long Caregiver Conference, Dr. Murray Grossman along with experts in the field of  FTD will  review medical causes and treatments; individual management of patient needs  from nursing, social work, and physical/occupational therapy perspectives;  family counseling, and disease management.  Panel discussions and topic specific break-out groups will provide opportunity for dialogue. 

 Topics:

• Frontotemporal Degeneration - Murray Grossman, MD, EdD
• Genetics - 
• New Treatments - Kurt Brunden, PhD
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - Leo MCCluskey, MD
• Corticobasal Degeneration - H. Branch Coslett, MD
• Decision Making in Advance Illness - Mary Ersek, PhD, RN, FAAN and 
  Marianna Diloyar, MPH, RN
• Advocacy -
• Legal and Long Term Planning - Paul Feldman, Esq.
• Community Resources - Sharon S. Denny, MA

To Register:
There is no charge to attend this event, but space is limited. Registration includes presentations, lunch and post program networking reception.  REGISTER:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/UPennConference2012

AFTD is sponsoring caregiver scholarships to assis those in need with travel expenses. Please contact info@theaftd.org for more information.

Sponsors:

 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association

Location:
University of Pennsylvania
Biomedical Research Buildiing II/III
Auditorium
421 Curie Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

DIRECTIONS

Parking on Campus

Agenda:

Click here to see the conference agenda.