March 25, 2024

Neurodegenerative dementia, notably Alzheimer’s disease (AD), affects 7 million in the US. Advances in diagnosis, with noninvasive tests, and FDA-approved medications offer hope for slowing disease progression. While not without risks, these developments mark a significant shift for elderly patients with cognitive changes. Dr. Lawrence Honig will discuss new diagnostics and therapeutics, their applicability, and current and future uses.

Dr. Lawrence Honig is a Professor of Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and attending neurologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Do you enjoy playing music? Join us for “A Day of Chamber Music.”

Date: Sunday, April 14

Time: 11:00am–2:00pm

Location: Philosophy Hall, Columbia University

Coffee and snacks available from 10:30 am. Music starts at 11 am. Lunch provided.

Let us know your instrument and repertoire preferences, and we’ll match you with other musicians. We’ll provide access to a shared Google Drive where you can upload and download your favorite scores. You’ll also find thousands of scores and instrumental parts available free on IMSLP.

RSVP by March 31 to epic@columbia.edu with your music details.

—Carolyn Greenberg and Steve Stellman

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Unleash your inner thespian with the EPIC Drama Society! Whether you’re a theater enthusiast, a storytelling lover, or simply enjoy great company, our Drama Society is your stage. We’ll gather EPICureans to read plays aloud, taking on character roles for an intimate theatrical experience. Our upcoming play is “You Can’t Take It with You” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Professor Connie Nathanson guides our journey. Thinking about joining? Newcomers always welcome. Contact epic@columbia.edu for more information.

10–11 am Class practices breathing techniques and moves through some basic yoga poses, concentrating on alignment, balance, and flexibility.

11:15 am–12:15 pm Gentle/chair yoga, ideal for those of more limited mobility or flexibility.

Professor Emerita Ginny Papaioannou, a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, leads EPIC Yoga. No prior experience is required to join.

Renew securely online by making your annual

tax-deductible contribution to EPIC. Your contributions fund the

Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship.

Or mail a check to:

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC)

202A Philosophy Hall, 1150 Amsterdam Avenue

Mail Code 9215

New York, NY 10027

Emeritus Professors in Columbia (EPIC) brings Columbia academic retirees together in professional and social fellowship with regular talks, fall and spring receptions, music performance, yoga and wellness sessions, and collaborative Columbia community initiatives,

such as the Douglas Chalmers Graduate Scholars Lectureship for young doctoral and post-doctoral scholars. EPIC is your powerful advocate for the retiree community.

Do you have questions about EPIC? Email us at epic@columbia.edu.