1. Introductions 

      a. Robert Turner

      b. Bob Stern

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2. What do All the Words Really Mean?

      a. Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury, Subconcussion, Dementia, CTE,

          Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, Neurocognitive impairment 

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3. NFL “Concussion” Settlement 

      a. Who gets compensation?

      b. “Race Norming”

      c. Myths and Reality

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4. Reason for Hope from Research: Why should I get involved? 

      a. Why Should I Trust Researchers?

      b. What is research?

            i. Types of Studies

            ii. Where is the research getting funding from?

      c. Confidentiality

      d. What’s in it for me?

      e. We want to help….

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5. What do I do Now? 

      a. Healthy lifestyle (diet, exercise, sleep, social and intellectual activities)

      b. Go to the doctor (but, hopefully someone who understands)

      c. Should I get a Settlement Examination?

      d. Resources

            i. Greater Arizona Alzheimer’s Association (Edie Yau, Carl V. Hill, PhD,  Theresa Spitz)

          ii. Banner Alzheimer's Institute (Eric M. Reiman, M.D.)

      e. Don’t forget the spouse/significant other, kids, family, friends

      f. Caregivers (support groups)

      g. HOPE!

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6. We are here for you! 

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7. Questions and Answers 

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Followed by Individual discussions and Alzheimer’s Association Table, etc.