Online CONTINUING Education
Early Identification of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
To Receive a Continuing Education Certificate for this Activity
- Read the Continuing Education information and disclaimer on this page
- Download presentation handout
- Watch the presentation
- Complete the Evaluation
- Complete the Attestation Form including your signature
- Send your evaluation and attestation form to:
HM AHEC, Attn: Andrea Palmer, 9 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
- If you have any questions please contact:
Andrea Palmer, HM AHEC at 518.480.2432 or apalmer@gohealthcareer.org
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A one hour presentation to provide resources about early identification of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Explain components of a basic dementia assessment
- Identify assessment instruments that can be helpful in determining dementia
- Explain the importance of early identification of Alzheimer's disease and the relationship to patient education
- Identify resources available for patients and families affected by Alzheimer's disease
- Describe the physiology of Alzheimer's disease as it is understood today
PRESENTER:
Michael Wolff, MD, FACP
Medical Director
Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center
Eddy Alzheimer’s Services, Northeast Health
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TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Primary Care Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
- Office Managers/Site Directors
- Anyone who would like to improve their early identification skills
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DISCLAIMER:
This Continuing Education activity is designed for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Information and opinion offered by the contributors represent their viewpoints. Conclusions drawn by the participant should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. Prescription information and use of medical devices should be undertaken only after confirmation of information by consulting the FDA-approved uses and information.
Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center makes every effort to have accurate information presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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