LEARN THE LATEST IN HEALTH CARE FROM THE BEST PHYSICIANS IN CALIFORNIA

What:

The DEAR Program is a free lecture series presented weekly by renowned physicians throughout California, including Dr. Fortanasce (voted America's Best Doctors). The goal is to promote good health and to address the latest treatments for a variety of health conditions. A major focus of the program is Alzheimer's Disease prevention by following simple lifestyle and dietary modifications.

Where:

Fortanasce-Barton Neurology Center
671 West Naomi Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007

(626) 445-8481

When:

Every Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
(Refreshments are provided)

*** The First Two Weeks will have two Lectures
(Tuesday and Wednesday)

2012 DEAR Program Schedule
Subject to change, check www.fortanasceclinic.com for updates

September 11, 2012 - DEAR Program Overview: “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure”
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce U.S.C. Clinical Professor of Neurology
Author of The Anti-Alzheimer’s Prescription
Topics: Do I have Alzheimer’s? How to keep your mind sharp, Alzheimer’s Disease prevention through control of diet, exercise, neurobics, sleep, and why the brain ages.

September 12, 2012 – Diet & Supplements for a Healthy Life
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce U.S.C. Clinical Professor of Neurology
*Lecture will be at Arcadia Gardens (720 Camino Real Arcadia, CA)
Topics: The obesity epidemic, harmonic diet, and do you need all of those supplements? Also, the latest scientific based recommendations no matter your age. You can make a difference now!

September 18, 2012 – “Staying Vertical”
Speaker: Dr. David Gutkind
Topic: Improving Balance and Preventing Falls.

September 19, 2012 – “Exercise prevents the aging of Mind, Heart and Bones”
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce U.S.C. Clinical Professor of Neurology
*Lecture will be at Arcadia Gardens (720 Camino Real Arcadia, CA)
Topics: Why men age faster and die younger, the prevalence of a sedentary lifestyle, How exercise improves brain health, and the “Fort Exercise Formula.” The best way to prevent Osteoporosis, Falls and Fractures.

September 25, 2012 – Cardiovascular Disease
Speaker: Dr. Vogelbach: Cardiologist
Topic: The latest treatments in Hypertension, Hypercholesterol, Diabetes, and Heart disease. Also, Stents and Cardiac Surgery.

October 2, 2012 – Migraines and Headaches
Speaker: Dr. Barton U.C.L.A.
Topics: Causes of headaches, types of headaches, latest treatments for migraines and tension headaches. 10 Ways to avoid headaches.

October 9, 2012 – The Sleep Epidemic
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce U.S.C. Clinical Professor of Neurology
Topics: Why sleep is vital, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, and how sleeplessness is related to Alzheimer’s and other diseases such as Cancer, Heart disease, Depression, and Anxiety.

October 16, 2012 – “The Stress Mess”
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce U.S.C. Clinical Professor of Neurology
Topics: The effects of cortisol, types of stress, how to get de-stressed and stay that way. The 10 steps to starve off stress, Priority, Preparation, and Purpose.

October 23, 2012 – Neurobics: Exercising the Brain
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce U.S.C. Clinical Professor of Neurology
Topics: Why the Brain ages and Brain exercises. How a new technique in brain stimulation can fight and possibly reverse Alzheimer’s Disease. Biofeedback and Neurofeedback.

October 30, 2012 – Spine Pain: “End Back and Neck Pain”
Speaker: Dr. Fortanasce Author of End Back and Neck Pain
Topics: Causes of spine pain, finding the right doctor, indications for surgery. How to treat and prevent back pain through healthy lifestyle changes.

November 6, 2012 – Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Speaker: Dr. Alexander: Rheumatologist
Topics: Joint disease symptoms and treatment options. How to prevent and treat Osteoporosis. Osteopenia, and Arthritis

November 13, 2012 – Joint Pain
Speaker: Dr. McPherson U.S.C. Clinical Professor of Orthopedics
Topics: The causes of Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Pain the latest in prevention and treatment.

November 20, 2012 – Cancer
Speakers: Dr. Tyrell & Dr. Chinn
Topics: What predisposes you to Cancer. The latest recommendations for Breast, Prostate, and Colon Cancer.

November 27, 2012 – Pain Management
Speaker: Dr. Minehart & Dr. Fortanasce
Topics: Pain why we hurt. The latest in pain treatment including injection, medication and exercise.

December 4, 2012 – Movement Disorders: Parkinson’s Disease & Tremors
Speaker: Dr. Lisk
Topics: Do you shake? Is walking getting difficult? What to do now?

December 11, 2012 – Medical Diagnosis & Treatment
Speaker: Dr. Plancey
Topics: What tests are “in” today, allergies: “to test or not to test,” and aging: remedies that work. How to know your doctor has done a through job. The latest in allergy testing what works and what doesn’t. Open Forum: Are all these medications and treatment needed? ObamaCare what can you expect to change in your healthcare.