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Toronto Memory Program Newsflash June 2011 TMP in the Community Mark the Date June 21 June 23 Visit Toronto Memory Program Information Booth at the 2nd Annual NYGH Seniors Expo. 4001 Leslie St. FREE to public. The Connection between Stress, Exercise and Brain Health. Dr. S. Cohen. Bernard Betel Wellness Lecture. 1003 Steeles W. FREE to public. Website Update Visit our “News and Events” page to view our activities, photos and podcasts. As always, our referral form is downloadable at: http://www.torontomemoryprogram.com TMP Research Update Attacking Beta Amyloid Toronto Memory Program is actively involved in antiamyloid immunotherapy trials including polyclonal (IVIG), monoclonal (bapineuzamab, solenazamab, ponezumab), and vaccine studies. Abeta accumulation in Alzheimer’s disease leads to neuronal degeneration. Immunotherapy reduces Abeta in the brain and holds promise for clinically meaningful disease modification. A variety of clinical trial opportunities are available for those with Alzheimer’s disease, age 50+ and medically stable. Participants gain access to promising treatments as well as to specialist care and monitoring by an expert team. Patients and families may contact us directly at 416-386-9606 or email us at [email protected]. For more information on research opportunities, visit our website at www.torontomemoryprogram.com. TMP Clinic Update Aclasta Infusions Now Offered Our state-of-the-art infusion centre is now available for individuals to receive Aclasta for treatment of osteoporosis. Patients can be referred through their family physician or specialist via the Novartis “For My Bones” Program. Living in the Moment: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Caregivers (MBSR-C) Toronto Memory Program is offering its third MBSR-C from Oct. 12, 2011 to Dec. 7, 2011. This behavioural medicine program is designed to teach effective methods of coping with stress in order to allow individuals to improve their own health and well-being. MBSR-C is conducted at Toronto Memory Program by Dr. Ellen Buchman, Family Physician and Larry Borins, Social Worker and Family Therapist. Our program consists of 8 weekly sessions, 2.5 hrs each, plus one 6 hour session. Maximum: 20 participants per course. To register call 416-386-9761 or register on line at: http://www.torontomemoryprogram.com Our MD Staff Continues to Grow We are delighted to welcome geriatrician Jeya Thayaparan MBBS MD ABIM FRCPC to our clinic. She joins our existing group which includes Dr. Sharon Cohen, Dr. Mihaela Nicula, Dr. Ellen Buchman, Dr. Nagib Yahmad, Dr. Adriana Bida and Dr. Ian Cohen. Grand Opening…. Stay tuned for the official opening of our expanded memory clinic suite including upgraded conference facilities. Physician Opportunities We are looking for physicians with an interest in dementia to join our clinical and research team. Please direct inquires to Dr. Ian Cohen at [email protected] or by calling 416-386-9761. Toronto Memory Program Newsflash June 2011