2026 Annual Meeting | H226 - Partnerships in Care: Foundations and Neurologists Unite (Practice & Policy Hub)

Date Wednesday 04/22/26

Time 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | F1 Lobby

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Hubs (Practice and Policy)

Director(s) Sheena K. Aurora, MD, Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN

Topic(s) General Neurology, Practice, Policy, and Ethics

Learning Objectives Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are the most common neurodegenerative disorders, and as the population ages, demand for care is outpacing neurologist supply. This interactive session explores how disease foundations can ease the burden through collaboration, patient and professional education, grants, advocacy, and more. Learn how the Alzheimer’s Association and Parkinson’s Foundation support clinicians in managing these complex illnesses—helping you provide better care for patients and families while accessing valuable resources and partnerships.

CME Available No CME available

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Event Timeline
08:30 AM - 09:15 AM CDT	Speaker	Partners in Neurodegenerative Care: How Disease Foundations Can Support General Neurologists Sheena K. Aurora, MD, Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN, Sheera Rosenfeld, MHS

Faculty Disclosures
Sheera Rosenfeld, MHS	Ms. Rosenfeld has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Parkinson's Foundation .
Sheena K. Aurora, MD	Dr. Aurora has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Alzheimer's Association.
Jori Fleisher, MD, MSCE, FAAN	The institution of Dr. Fleisher has received research support from Parkinson's Foundation. The institution of Dr. Fleisher has received research support from NIH/NINDS. The institution of Dr. Fleisher has received research support from NIH/NINDS. The institution of Dr. Fleisher has received research support from NIA/NINDS. The institution of Dr. Fleisher has received research support from NIA/NINDS. Dr. Fleisher has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Fleisher has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Speaker with Parkinson's Foundation. Dr. Fleisher has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Speaker with Lewy Body Dementia Association. Dr. Fleisher has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Speaker with Davis Phinney Foundation. Dr. Fleisher has a non-compensated relationship as a Editorial Board Member with AAN Brain & Life Magazine that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.