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Things can’t possibly get much worse in our economy, can they? As you undoubtedly know, non-profits have been experiencing shell shock at the down turns in the event attendance, registrations and revenue since last fall. The Arizona Geriatrics Society is no different; 2008 did not end as we had hoped. Challenges like these that we face today turn us back to reality and connect us again with our fundamental purpose. Those of us in healthcare know something about meeting challenges. So, AzGS is approaching 2009 positively and with creativity. In spite of the economic gloom, we are passionate about our mission. We know how important it is for you to continue to add to your knowledge base whether you are a physician (geriatrician, internal med, family practice, etc.), NP, PA, nurses, social workers, case mangers, LTC administrators, etc. To help, we are offering three continuing education conferences this year – Spring Geriatric Mental Health & Aging, Summer Nursing and the Fall Symposium. In addition, we offer two issues of the AzGS Journal and monthly (almost) dinner programs. All designed to help advance geriatric healthcare in Arizona.

This email offers some updates on upcoming AzGS and outside events and articles of interest.

MARCH MEMBER DINNER MEETING 2009 MEMBERSHIP – NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS SPRING GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH & AGING CONFERENCE 2009 CONFERENCE SAVE THESE DATES! CAREGIVER FORUMS EVENTS AND ARTICLES OF INTEREST

MARCH MEMBER DINNER MEETING Alvin Burstein, MD, partner and owner of Well Being Systems, will present on Mild to Moderate Parkinson’s Disease Dementia on Wednesday, March 18 at Coup des Tartes’ Rendez-Vous Room (16th Street and Highland). This month’s dinner is being sponsored by Novartis. Don’t miss what will be a thought provoking presentation. Call or email the AzGS office to register by Monday, March 16th. (Invitation Attached)

2009 MEMBERSHIP – NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALS

April 1st is the deadline for renewing your 2009 AzGS membership. Please make sure you send in your renewal before then to ensure your membership benefits – conference registration discounts, monthly dinner programs, Journal and monthly eNewsletters.

Congratulations to Dr. Walter Nieri recently named New Medical Director at the Sun Valley Lodge in Sun City.

Welcome to New 2009 AzGS Members

Jose Amato, MD Hilde Amato Linda Bliss, Bliss Creative Senior Living, LLC Anna Burke, MD, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Gayle Crosley, ANP-FC, Inspiris Julie Fernandez, RN, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center Adam Fleisher, MD, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute George Goldberg, MD Mary Lou Hernandez, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Deborah Johnson, RN, Ovations Peggy Kahn, PharmD, Novartis Filmer Lalio, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute James Noonan, LPN, Huger Mercy Living Allison Perrin, MD, Banner Good Samaritan Suzann Polk, NP Christian Rainer, MD Michelle Roddy, JD, Asimou & Roddy, PLC Melanie Rowe, student, Argosy University Marge Sobczak, NP, Doctor Care Pierre Tariot, MD, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Linda Travis, Psy.D, Argosy University Hannele Waissi, MCSW, Foundation for Senior Living Willis Warner, MD Roy Yaari, MD, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute SPRING GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH & AGING CONFERENCE

A little more than 3 weeks away, don’t miss this exciting conference. We have lined up some of the best dementia specials to review non-Alzheimer’s disease dementias. Don’t miss this valuable program. Add 6.5 CME/contact credit hours to your portfolio! Visit the AzGS website www.arizonageriatrics.org , mail or call in your registration

(eBrochure Attached)

2009 CONFERENCE SAVE THESE DATES!

Again as promised, attached is the flier with the dates and locations of all three 2009 conferences for your referral. (Flier Attached)

CAREGIVER FORUMS

A major change was made to our list of Caregiver Forums. Basic Alzheimer’s Disease (originally scheduled for Feb 25th) has been re-scheduled to May 13 and will be held at the Arizona Heart Foundation. The first Forum of 2009 will be Planning Ahead: How to Pay for Long-Term Care and Other Legal Issues is scheduled for next Wednesday, March 11th at the Clinical Advisor for Resources & Education Services (CARES) Jill Preston, an AzGS board member with Jackson White Law Firm will present. If you know of any caregivers who might be interested, please pass on information on these Forums. (Forum Flier Attached)

EVENTS AND ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Once again, here are some events and articles that might be of interest to our members.

Events & Programs

Kronos Longevity Research Institute offers the Florence S. Mahoney Seminar Series: March 13 – Exercise, Obesity, Insulin Resistance and Aging featuring William Evans, PhD at the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging at the University of Arksnsas for Medical Sciences. For more information and to register, call Stephanie Tusalem at 602-778-7492 May 15-16 -- National Association of Social Workers Annual Practice Conference – The Aging Boom: Is Your Clinical Practice Ready? in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.cmsa.org

March 15-19 – 2009 ASA/NCOA Aging in America Conference in Las Vegas. To learn more and register, visit www.agingconference.org

Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter will host Caregiver Conferences in Northern and Southern Arizona: March 18 – Open Skies – Open Hearts at Tucson Jewish Community Center in Tucson. For more information and to register, call 520-322-6601.

March 26 – Caring for the Mind, Body and Spirit in the World of Alzheimer’s at the United Methodist Church in Prescott. For more information and to register, call 928-771-9257

March 19 – Arizona Caregiver Coalition Spring 2009 Meeting (Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging. For more information, visit their website www.azcaregiver.org

March 20 -- Banner Alzheimer’s Institute – With Art in Mind: An enriching experience for people with dementia and their care partners at the Phoenix Art Museum For more information or to register, call 602.239-6850

March 20 – Arizona Hospice & Palliative Care Organization – Building Quality Organizations – Nurturing Knowledge…Guiding Potentialat the Marriott Phoenix Airport Hotel. For more information call 480-491-0540 or visit their website www.ahpco.org

April 23-25 – 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine

May 21-22 – University of California, San Diego School of Medicine – Alzheimer’s Disease: Update on Research, Treatment and Care at the Omni San Diego Hotel. Register online at http://cme.ucsd.edu/alzheimers or call for more information 858-534-3940.

Articles of Interest

World Health Anti-Aging website http://worldhealth.net offers articles such as:

A bacteria-killing bandage that can wipe out superbugs helps hospitals fight infection Press Control + Click to follow link http://www.worldhealth.net/news/a_bacteria-killing_bandage_that_can_wipe Morgellons: A real disease, a real threat Press Control + Click to follow link http://www.worldhealth.net/news/morgellons_a_real_disease_a_real_threat

Integrative medicine: A good alternative in a bad economy Press Control + Click to follow link http://www.worldhealth.net/news/integrative_medicine_a_good_alternative_

Natural protein found to prevent or reverse Alzheimer's disease in animal models http://www.worldhealth.net/news/natural_protein_found_to_prevent_or_reve Press Control + Click to follow link Drinking coffee in middle-age reduces Alzheimer’s risk http://www.worldhealth.net/news/drinking_coffee_in_middle-age_reduces_al

Combined blood pressures better predictor of heart attack, stroke Press Control + Click to follow link http://www.worldhealth.net/news/combined_blood_pressures_better_predicto

Drugs to fight superbugs becoming ineffective Press Control + Click to follow link http://www.worldhealth.net/news/drugs_to_fight_superbugs_becoming_ineffe

Taking aspirin may reduce cancer of the middle and lower stomach Press Control + Click to follow link http://www.worldhealth.net/news/taking_aspirin_may_reduce_cancer_of_the_