Caregiver Conference has Alzheimer's talk
The 18th annual Southern Arizona Caregiver Conference will be held Wednesday at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road.
Dr. Richard Caselli, neurology department chairman at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona, will talk about preclinical-stage Alzheimer's disease research.
There will also be sessions on resources, depression and one called "Laughter is the Best Medicine."
The cost is $25 for a family caregiver and $65 for a professional caregiver. The conference is set for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, call 322-6601.
'Younger Next Year' author comes to town
Author Chris Crowley, whose book "Younger Next Year" is a New York Times bestseller, will be in Tucson April 23-25 to share his vision for staving off aging through regular exercise, responsible eating and building community.
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In addition to several speaking engagements, Crowley will lead a walk for adults over age 50 and will also lead a group of older cyclists up Mount Lemmon.
Crowley's visit is being sponsored by Rock the Ages, a free, Web-based social network and virtual health club for people older than 50. The club, supported by Tucson Medical Center and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, is based on "Younger Next Year," which Crowley co-wrote with Dr. Henry Lodge.
Crowley will give a public talk at 6 p.m. April 24 at Tucson Medical Center's Marshall Auditorium. Go to www.rocktheages.org to reserve a seat.
At 6 p.m. April 25, Crowley will lead the "Walkout" at Meet Me At La Encantada. See www.meetmeatlaencantada.com for information.
Free symposium on breast cancer
The Laura B. Carrillo Breast Cancer Foundation will hold a free symposium April 28 about the latest treatments, nutrition, exercise and support.
It will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Kiewit Auditorium at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N. Campbell Ave.
UA Cancer Center physician Ana Maria Lopez will give the keynote address. Sessions on nutrition and caregiver support are scheduled, as well as a discussion called, "Life After Breast Cancer: What Can I Expect? How Will My Life Continue to Change?"
Representatives from social-service agencies and other resource groups will be on site.
The foundation is a nonprofit organization named for Laura B. Carrillo, a Tucson native who lost her fight with breast cancer in 2004 when she was 36. The foundation's goal is to be a resource for breast-cancer patients and their families.
To RSVP, call Pat Smith at 388-4970 or go to www.laurabcarrillobreastcancerfoundation.com
Compiled by reporter Stephanie Innes. Contact her at sinnes@azstarnet.com
