Cor2Cor features panel of experts on Alzheimer’s

Cor2Cor Business Alliance held its summer meeting at Ocean Prime in DTC. The focus was on Alzheimer’s awareness, hope and support with an expert panel presenting various perspectives and updates. Brianne Bettcher, PhD, ABPP-CN is a clinical researcher at University of Colorado Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Center. Jeff Bird is Colorado Executive Director & Region 4 Leader – Alzheimer’s Association. Susie Finley is Founder and Principal of Ascent Living Communities. Briony Catlow is Engineering & Computer Science Director at the University of Denver and also President, Colorado Coalition for Aging Research and Education (CoCARE). David Geras is Founder and CEO GoldLeaf HomeHealth. Moderator was Lisza Gulyas – Land Specialist/Real Estate Investments and Rotary Club of Denver President. In the audience was the revered Helen Ginsburg who founded the former support organization for

Alzheimer’s Association. In 1997, she started AWARE (Alzheimer’s Women’s Auxiliary for Research and Education). Among the many important takeaways: Alzheimer’s is the 7th leading cause of death. The disease doesn’t happen overnight, but over decades. With modifiable risk factors - It may be prevented or delayed. There are FDA approved therapeutics and Alzheimer’s has been cured in studies. Early multipronged intervention is necessary. What’s good for the heart is good for the brain. The key is staying physically and cognitively active. There are lots of resources. Alzheimer’s Association even offers support to caregivers.

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