ARDSI 2008, XIV conference : Dementia Care and Research : a roadmap for India 27-28 Sept. 2008

Indian Institute of Science, BANGALORE

http://www.dementiabangalore.com/8AnnualMeet/Programme.aspx

• Clinical aspects of Dementia
• Advances in treatment of Dementia
• Genetics of Dementia
• Mild cognitive impairment
• Early diagnosis of Dementia
• Community Care & Services
• Rehabilitation
• Training & Research
• Medico legal and social aspects of Dementia
• Networking & Advocacy

Programme

Date: 27/09/2008 - Hall 1: For Clinicians - Convener - Dr.Ratnavalli E

Time Program 9.00-10.30 AM 9.00-9.20 A) Introduction to the conference 1) Dementia - An Emerging Public Health Problem Dr.J Roy 9.20-10.30 B) Session 1 - Symposia Clinical aspects of dementia 9.25-9.50 1) Approach to dementia Ratnavalli E 9.50-10.15 2) Differential Diagnosis Suvarna A 10.15-10.30 3) Q & D 10.30.-11.10 C) Plenary Carol Brayne 1) From Biology to Policy- Lessons from long duration 2) Epidemological studies on Ageing 11.10-11.30 TEA 11.30- 1.00 D) Session 2 - Symposia Diagnosis of dementia 11.30-11.55 1) Higher mental function assessment in the clinic Nehru R 11.55-12.20 2) Neuropsychological testing dementia diagnosis Dutt A 12.20-12.45 3) Neuroimaging in dementia Ravi Shankar 12.45-1.00 4) Q & D 1-00-2.00 LUNCH and Poster Viewing 2.00-3.00 E) Panel Presentation of 3 Difficult Cases - Discussion 3.00-3.15 Tea 3.15-4.30 F) Session3- Symposia 1) 10/66 or epidemiological studies in India Mathew V and Martin Prince 5.00 - 6.30 G) Inaguration 8.00 PM Dinner

Date: 28/09/2008 - Hall 1: For Clinicians - Convener - Dr.Ratnavalli E

Time Program 8.30-10.30 Session 4- Symposia Rx of Dementia 8.30-8.55 1) Drug RX of dementia Mathew V 8.55-9.20 2) Rx of BPSD Srikala 9.20-9.45 3) Emerging therapies Manjari T 9.45-10.10 4) Non pharmacological interventions Nilanjana M 10.10-10.30 5) Q & D 10.30-10.45 Tea 10.45-11.25 Plenary session 2 Developing a National Strategy - Experiences from a Small Island Sube Banerjee 11.25-1.00 Session 5- Symposia MCI/Biomarkers 11.25-11.50 1) MCI Pinto C 11.50-12.15 2) Towards an Early Diagnosis Ralph Martin 12.15-12.40 3) Genetics of Dementia O.Mukherjee 12.40-1.00 4) Q & D 1.00-1.50 LUNCH 1.50-2.50 For Awards 1) Platform presentations 2.50-3.50 Panel discussion 1) Difficult cases - Problems in Management Ravi Nehru, Shaji, Mathew, Pinto 3.50-4.05 Tea 4.05-5.00 Session6- Symposia Medicolegal issues in Dementia 1) Presentation & Interactive session Mr.Shiv Kumar 5.00-5.30 Valedictory function

Date: 27/09/2008 - Hall 2: For Caregivers - Convener - Dr.Srikala Bharath

Time Program 9.00-9.20 common session in Hall 1 9.30-10.30 B) Session 1 - Panel Discussion Difficulties in consultation process 9.30-9.45 1) Recognizing early symptoms and seeking help Murali Mohan 9.45-10.00 2) Issues in disclosure of diagnosis P.T.Sivakumar 10.00-10.15 3) Medical treatment of dementia S.Shaji 10.15-10.30 4) Sharing of Experience by care givers 10.30.-11.10 C) Plenary session Common session in Hall 1 11.10-11.30 TEA 11.30- 1.00 D) Session 2 - Symposia Dementia care services - Developed and developing countries 11.25-11.55 1) Dementia care services in developed countries Frank Schappe 11.55-12.20 2) Specialized services for dementia care - Indian Scenario Murali T 12.20-12.45 3) Home based care - Indian Scenario Radha Murthy 12.45-1.00 4) Discussion 1-00-2.00 LUNCH and Poster Viewing 2.00-3.00 E) Session 3 - Workshop Cognitive & Behavioural approaches in dementia care Anand 3.00-3.15 Tea 3.15-4.30 F) Session 4 - Symposium Coping with dementia 3.15-3.35 1) Emotional problems in caregivers Om Prakash 3.35-3.55 2) Stress Management for caregivers Seema Mehrotra 3.55-4.15 3) Cargiver's role in functional rehabilitation Krithika S 4.15-4.30 4) Discussion

Date: 28/09/2008 - Hall 2: For Caregivers - Convener - Dr.Srikala Bharath

Time Program 9.00-10.30 Session 5 - Symposia AYUSH Interventions in Mild cognitive impairment & Dementia 9.00-9.15 1) Yoga Therapy Hariprasad 9.15-9.30 2) Ayurveda Hemant Kumar Gupta 9.30-9.45 3) Homeopathy S Gopinadhan 9.45 - 10.00 4) Siddha Siva P 10.00-10.15 5) Unani Faculty from National Institute of Unani, Bangalore 10.15-10.30 6) Discussion 10.30-10.45 Tea 10.45-11.25 Plenary session 2 common session in Hall 1 11.25-1.00 Session 6- Symposia Networking, Advocacy & Research 11.25-11.50 1) Advocacy& Developing resources - Role of NGO's Shailesh Mishra 11.50-12.15 2) Networking NGO's in dementia care Ali Khwaja 12.15-12.40 3) Participation in research - Tissue banking and Ethical issues S. K. Shankar 12.40-1.00 4) Discussion 1.00-1.50 LUNCH 2.00 - 3.30pm Session 7 - Workshop Community services in Dementia Geeta Oommen & Rajini Tea Common session in Hall 1