Alzheimer’s disease, one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people, has been recognized by the World Health Organization as a public health priority. Despite the increased focus on this disease, many questions remain unanswered. Join us as Jay Ingram, one of Canada’s best known science personalities, and Dr. Christopher Patterson, an expert on the diagnosis and treatment of dementia, examine the latest research and evidence into risks, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

5:45 p.m. Refreshments and info session8 p.m. Book signing by Jay Ingram “The End of Memory: A Natural History of Aging and Alzheimer’s”

(available for purchase at the event)

All welcome to attend this free, public event.

The Science of Alzheimer’s: Where Are We Going?

Dr. Christopher Patterson Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine,

McMaster University; and

Staff Physician, Geriatric Services,

Hamilton Health Sciences

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | 6 :30 - 8 p.m. Public Talk

Jay Ingram Science Broadcaster; Writer; Journalist;

Former Co-host of the TV show Daily Planet; and

Former Host of CBC Radio’s radio’s

Quirks & Quarks

Organized by the McMaster Health Forum in collaboration with Alzheimer Society of Canada; Alzheimer’s Disease International; Alzheimer Society of Brant Haldimand Norfolk Hamilton-Halton; and MedicAlert Foundation Canada. The Optimal Aging Public Event Series is funded by the Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative at McMaster University.

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McMaster Innovation Park | 175 Longwood Rd. South, Hamilton, L8P 0A1 (free event parking)Can’t attend in-person? Tune in live online at www.anowevent.com/mcmasterhealthforum