Join us January 10, 2025, for the 4th Dr. Daniel Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Symposium: Sleep & Dementia.
The symposium is named in honor of Dr. Kaufer who was a source of knowledge, answers and hope for the families he cared for at the UNC Memory Disorders Clinic in Chapel Hill, NC and for families and professionals across the county. Dr. Kaufer was a leader in Neurocognitive Disorders and especially Lewy Body and Frontotemporal Dementias until his death in 2020. He also served on the Board of Directors of Dementia Alliance for many years.
During this year's event, we will hear from experts Heidi Roth, PhD and Graham H. Diering, PhD to gain their insights on sleep and dementia. This symposium will provide the latest research and practical tips to enhance sleep when there is a diagnosis of brain change or dementia.
AGENDA:
1:00 - 3:30 pm EST
Speakers:
Heidi Roth, PhD, UNC Neurology, has special research interests in memory and sleep, diagnosis and treatment of language disorders and aphasia. Dr. Roth is currently a professor at the School of Medicine Neurology department teaching about sleep medicine along with memory and cognitive disorders.
Dr. Graham H. Diering, PhD, UNC Neuroscience Center, has a special interest in sleep. He explores how sleep influences changes in the connections between neurons. Dr. Diering earned his Bachelor's and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia and then continued his Postdoctoral degree at John Hopkins University in Neuroscience.
About Dementia Alliance of North Carolina
Serving as the go-to resource for local support, information, and education on dementia-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s, we approach our mission with a local focus ensuring that 100 percent of donated funds remain within the state, directly benefiting those we serve. Our experienced team, deeply committed to supporting individuals and families facing dementia-related challenges, works tirelessly to build a state of caring, one caregiver, one individual, and one interaction at a time. By fostering partnerships with organizations, educators, researchers, and communities, we aim to create a powerful alliance dedicated to serving everyone impacted by dementia and building a compassionate state in North Carolina. Together, we believe that by joining forces, we can uplift each other and work towards a world without dementia. Learn More at www.DementiaNC.org
About This Event
January 10, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Virtual
Join us January 10, 2025, for the 4th Dr. Daniel Kaufer Memorial Caregiver Symposium: Sleep & Dementia.
The symposium is named in honor of Dr. Kaufer who was a source of knowledge, answers and hope for the families he cared for at the UNC Memory Disorders Clinic in Chapel Hill, NC and for families and professionals across the county. Dr. Kaufer was a leader in Neurocognitive Disorders and especially Lewy Body and Frontotemporal Dementias until his death in 2020. He also served on the Board of Directors of Dementia Alliance for many years.
During this year's event, we will hear from experts Heidi Roth, PhD and Graham H. Diering, PhD to gain their insights on sleep and dementia. This symposium will provide the latest research and practical tips to enhance sleep when there is a diagnosis of brain change or dementia.
AGENDA:
1:00 - 3:30 pm EST
Speakers:
Heidi Roth, PhD, UNC Neurology, has special research interests in memory and sleep, diagnosis and treatment of language disorders and aphasia. Dr. Roth is currently a professor at the School of Medicine Neurology department teaching about sleep medicine along with memory and cognitive disorders.
Dr. Graham H. Diering, PhD, UNC Neuroscience Center, has a special interest in sleep. He explores how sleep influences changes in the connections between neurons. Dr. Diering earned his Bachelor's and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia and then continued his Postdoctoral degree at John Hopkins University in Neuroscience.
About Dementia Alliance of North Carolina
Serving as the go-to resource for local support, information, and education on dementia-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s, we approach our mission with a local focus ensuring that 100 percent of donated funds remain within the state, directly benefiting those we serve. Our experienced team, deeply committed to supporting individuals and families facing dementia-related challenges, works tirelessly to build a state of caring, one caregiver, one individual, and one interaction at a time. By fostering partnerships with organizations, educators, researchers, and communities, we aim to create a powerful alliance dedicated to serving everyone impacted by dementia and building a compassionate state in North Carolina. Together, we believe that by joining forces, we can uplift each other and work towards a world without dementia. Learn More at www.DementiaNC.org
