Contents Alzheimer’s—together on the long road ahead. Programme and Abstracts Handbook Industry Partners 1 Welcome Message 2 About ADI & ADA 3 Conference Committees 4 Scientific Programme-At-A-Glance 5 - 6 Keynote Speakers’ Profiles 7 - 8 Conference Information 10 - 11 Scientific Communication 12 ADI Workshops 13 Sponsored Symposia 14 Oral Comunications – Summary 15 - 18 Poster Communications – Summary 19 - 21 Conference Venue Layout 22 Exhibition Floorplan and Listing 23 Travel Information 24 City Sights 25 - 26 Caring for the Caregiver: Abstracts Preface 28 An Inspiring Caregiver’s Journey Keynote Speakers’ Abstracts 29 - 32 Captured Over 20 Years Parallel Sessions 33 - 44 Conference of of Video Recordings Alzheimer’s Disease Free Paper Sessions 45 - 56 International 57 - 75 with Poster Communications Daniel D. Christensen, MD Invited Speaker Index 76 Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Date: 76 - 77 Clinical Professor of Neurology 26 March 2009 Author Index Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Suntec Singapore International Convention Centre – Ballroom 3 Time: 12:15 – 13:45 Alzheimer’s isn’t waiting. Lunch will be served. The Organising Committee of the 24th Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease International 2009 would like to express their Dear Friends and Colleagues, Dear Friends and Colleagues, sincere gratitude to the following industry partners for their support : It is with our great pleasure that we welcome you to the 24th On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, it is my pleasure to Gold Sponsor : Conference of Azheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in Singapore. welcome you to Singapore to the 24th Conference of Alzheimer’s "Dementia: Engaging Societies Around the World" is jointly organised Disease International. by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) and Alzheimer’s Disease Association, Singapore (ADA). The theme of the conference ‘Dementia: Engaging Societies Around The World’ revolves on the word ‘Engagement.’ The conference logo, ADI’s annual conference is the only one in the world that brings built on this theme, illustrates a global outlook; the twirls symbolising together scientists, clinicians, care professionals, family carers, the interaction and engagement of the various societies coming volunteers and people with dementia. This multidisciplinary event will together to a single point (the red dot) which represents Singapore. The provide a unique opportunity to examine achievements and priorities in conference theme is carried through in the Parallel Sessions: Alzheimer’s research, innovative techniques in the management and ‘Engaging People’, ‘Engaging Science’ and ‘Engaging Quality Care Silver Sponsor : care of people with dementia, identify policy issues affecting people and Creativity’. with dementia and feature training workshops for Alzheimer associations. As in all ADI conferences where the aims are to raise global awareness about dementia and provide delegates a platform for networking, As the federation of 77 member Alzheimer’s associations worldwide, sharing of experiences and learning about the latest advances and ADI is raising awareness about the global impact of dementia and calls best practices in dementia research, treatment and care, I hope that for recognition of dementia as a global health priority. We live in a world the Singapore conference will engage, enrich and inspire you to Bronze Sponsor : where there is one new case of dementia every seven seconds and achieve a better quality of life for people with dementia and their worldwide costs for dementia care are US$ 315 billion annually. This caregivers. number will rise dramatically as the number of people with dementia are projected to escalate from 30 million to 100 million by 2050. Welcome to Singapore and we wish delegates an enjoyable and fruitful conference and stay. With this conference we have an opportunity to engage all societies around the world and truly make dementia a global health and social Symposia Sponsor : priority. Each day there will be a focus on 2 themes. On the first day we will look at Engaging Society and People in Dementia, which will include personal stories from a person with dementia and a family carer. On the second day we will look at Engaging Science and Creativity in Dementia, learning more about new treatments and • Lunch Symposium : 27 March 2009 • Lunch Symposium : 26 March 2009 research and looking at different ways in caring and the benefits of the • Breakfast Symposium : 27 March 2009 use of arts. On the last day we will focus on Engaging Quality Care in Dementia, on how we can improve the lives of people with dementia Other Sponsors : and all those involved in their care. This event is an opportunity to engage and make friends with people • > 60 Design Centre across the world, whilst enjoying the delights and hospitality that the • Ad Planet Group beautiful island of Singapore has to offer. We hope that after the conference you return home inspired to continue to work to improve the • BioMed Central lives of all those touched by dementia now and in the future! Special thanks to H. Lundbeck A/S for their sponsorship of travel bursary for a person with dementia to attend the conference. Jointly Organised by : Conference Venue : Supported by : Held in : Conference Secretariat & Housing Bureau : Dr Daisy Acosta Dr Ang Peng Chye Chairman President Alzheimer's Disease International Alzheimer's Disease Association, Singapore Chairman, Local Organising Committee ADI 2009 01 02 Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) is the international federation The Alzheimer's Disease Association (ADA) was formed in 1990 as a CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE of 77 Alzheimer associations. It was founded in 1984 as a network for result of growing concern for the needs of people with dementia and Chairman & ADI 2003 Conference Organiser Daisy ACOSTA ADI, Dominican Republic Alzheimer associations around the world to share and exchange their families. ADA is a voluntary welfare organisation and is made up Board Member & ADI 2001 Conference Organiser Wendy FLEMING ADI, New Zealand information, resources and skills. ADI is based in London and is of caregivers, professionals and all who are interested in dementia. Chair, Medical and Scientific Advisory Panel Bengt WINBLAD ADI, Sweden registered as a non-profit organisation in the USA. ADI has been in Treasurer/ Financial Management Martin ELSE ADI, United Kingdom official relations with the World Health Organization since 1996. Each ADA piloted the first Dementia Day Care Centre in Singapore in 1991 Sponsorship / Budget / Promotion Marc WORTMANN ADI, United Kingdom member is the national Alzheimer association in their country who with the setting up of New Horizon Centre (Toa Payoh). Since then, it Chair, Local Organising Committee ADI 2009 ANG Peng Chye ADA, Singapore support people with dementia and their families. ADI's mission is to has set up two more Dementia Day Care Centres and will be setting up Chair, Local Organising Committee ADI 2010 Magda TSOLAKI GAADRD, Greece improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their families its fourth Centre by early 2009. The Day Care Centres also provide throughout the world. volunteering activities for students, homemakers, retirees and corporations and training attachments for nursing, medical, LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE ADA President ADI works to strengthen its member organisations with materials and occupational therapy and social work students. ANG Peng Chye ADA, Singapore ADA Executive Director ADA, Singapore publications as well as continued practical and financial support so they Theresa LEE ADA Vice President & Co-Chair, Scientific Programme Committee NG Li-Ling ADA, Singapore are better able to meet the needs of people with dementia and their ADA also runs a Caregiver Support Service providing Information and ADA Finance Jason FOO ADA, Singapore carers. Referral, training programmes on dementia care for family caregivers Chair, Social Programme SENG Boon Kheng ADA, Singapore and domestic helpers, a Helpline, Counselling, Caregiver Support Chair, Marketing / Media LIM Swee Im ADA, Singapore ADI was established in 1984 with 4 founding members. 25 years later Groups (in English, Mandarin and Malay) and a Safe Return Perspective of Person with Dementia Myrna BLAKE ADA, Singapore ADI is now an internationally recognised organisation with a range of Programme. Professional Conference Organiser Ace:Daytons Direct (Int’l) Pte Ltd Singapore activities and events. ADA’s Public Education programmes on dementia awareness include SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME COMMITTEE ADI holds an annual international conference which is the longest talks, forums and exhibitions targeted at the public, caregivers, Co-Chairpersons NG Li-Ling ADA, Singapore running international conference on dementia. The conference is a employees, senior citizens and students. They are conducted at Henry BRODATY ADI, Australia unique multi-disciplinary event which unites people with an interest in Community Centres, public libraries, hospitals, Eldercare Centres, MSAP Chairman Bengt WINBLAD ADI, Sweden dementia from around the world. schools, offices and shopping malls. It also works closely with the Hon Vice President, ADI Nori GRAHAM ADI, United Kingdom media in providing information and stories on dementia and caregiving. ADI also runs the Alzheimer University, a series of practical workshops Members (Local) CHIN Jing Jih Geriatrician ADA, Singapore aimed at helping