Article archive / November 1, 2016
Originally published: . Volume 7, No. 11. Source pages: 7.
Dr. Katie Cherry to Speak at Environment & Health Conference
Dr. Katie Cherry, Louisiana State University (LSU) psychology professor, and executive director of the LSU Life Course and Aging Center, will present at the Environment & Health Conference in November, on issues of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
The Environment and Health Council of Louisiana is partnering with Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area, and Pennington Biomedical Research Center will host a half- day conference on November 10, 2016, at the Pennington Conference Center in Baton Rouge. The conference is 8 am to 2 pm, free and open to the public, but registration is required.
“An Update on Alzheimer’s and Other Forms of Dementia: The State We Are In” is the theme and will feature experts in understanding these diseases, treatment and services for those affected. Topics will include understanding dementia, caregiver challenges, elder law issues, detection and treatment options, and lifestyle choices and resources.
Other featured speakers will include Dr. Patrick Gahan of Pennington Biomedical Research Center; Hugh Eley, formerly of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals; and Linda Melancon, JD, with the Legacy Center of Louisiana, LLC. Additionally, Fit NOLA will provide a presentation on healthy meals during the lunch break.
The Environment and Health Council of Louisiana is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to facilitate independent, balanced and factual assessment of health issues related to the environmental and economic wellbeing of Louisiana by providing a forum for developing perspectives on health and environmental issues and assisting the public in understanding those issues.
A volunteer board of directors runs the EHCL. Phillip J. Brantley, PhD, from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center is one of the several board members for E&HCLA. More information at www.ehcla.org
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