The Aging Brain and the Elimination of Alzheimer's Disease

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Starts On: 3/15/2024: 12:00 AM
Ends On: 7/1/2025: 12:00 AM
Session Type: Internet Activity Enduring Material
Credits: 1
Description:

Faculty

David Carr, MD is the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Professor, Medicine and Neurology
Clinical Director, Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science
Director, Geriatric Fellowship Program
Medical Director, Parc Provence
Medical Director, The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis
Disclosures
- Research Support/Grants: NIA, Missouri Department of Transportation, and State Farm
- Consulting: Medscape, TIRF, University of Toronto, and AAAFTS
- Speakers' Bureaus/Honoraria: St. Louis Alzheimer's Association, ADED, and Canadian Psychiatric Association

Planning Committee


David Carr, MD is the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Professor, medicine and neurology
Clinical Director, Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science
Director, Geriatric Fellowship Program
Medical Director, Parc Provence
Medical Director, The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis
Disclosures
- Research Support/Grants: NIA, Missouri Department of Transportation, and State Farm
- Consulting: Medscape, TIRF, University of Toronto, and AAAFTS
- Speakers' Bureaus/Honoraria: St. Louis Alzheimer's Association, ADED, and Canadian Psychiatric Association
Elissa Charbonneau DO, MS is the Chief Medical Officer of Medical Services at Encompass Health Corporation.
Elissa Charbonneau has no financial relationships to disclose.
Tedra Cleveland, MSHA, MBA is the National Director of Medical Services at Encompass Health Corporation.
Tedra has no financial relationships to disclose.
Richard C. Senelick, MD is an Adjunct Professor of Neurology.
Dr. Senelick has no financial relationships to disclose
Joseph Stillo, MD, PhD is Vice President of Medical Services, Encompass Health Corporation.
Dr. Stillo has no financial relationships to disclose.
Objectives: The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge/competence, and upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
  • Know the difference between memory change from normal aging and memory loss due to dementia and Alzheimer disease
  • Know how to recognize common types and causes of dementia and community resources available for our patients and families, along with the latest diagnostic tests and treatments for the disease and difficult behaviors
  • Know the type of research that is currently being conducted at the Washington University Knight Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and consider partnering with us to eliminate this disease
Additional Information: Target Audience: This course is designed for geriatricians, family and emergency physicians and nurse practitioners. May also be of interest to physician assistants and other allied health professionals who encounter geriatric patients in a health care setting.

Date
Publication Date: March 15, 2024
Expiration Date: March 15, 2026

Accreditation Information:
wustlcme
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by EncompassHealth Corporation and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Awarded for this Activity:

Credit Statement:
American Medical Association (AMA Credit)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC Credit)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 ANCC contact hour.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive a maximum of 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
References:
  • Hebert LE, et al. Arch Neurol. 2003;60:1119-1122
  • Etgen T, et al. Arch Intern Med 2010; 170: 186-193
  • James E. Galvin, MD, MPH, New York University, 2011
  • Petersen RC, J Int Med 2004; 256:183-194
  • Holtzman DM, Morris JC, Goate AM (2011) Science Translational Medicine Vol 3, Issue 77

Disclosure Information: It is the policy of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All planners, faculty and other persons who may influence content of this CME activity have disclosed all relevant financial relationships commercial interests. All disclosures have been reported and are indicated with their presentations. Any potential conflicts were addressed and mitigated.
All members of the CME department have nothing to disclose.
Speakers are also expected to openly disclose inclusion of discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices in their presentations.
Presentations are expected to be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indication in the care of patients. All scientific research should conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
These presentations are not an endorsement of any commercial interests.
These presentations are the views and experiences of the presenters. The presenters' views do not represent the policy or position of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Continuing Medical Education is the provider for CME credits.
  • This course is intended for healthcare professionals only.
  • Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this course is in need of accommodations, please contact us at cme@wustl.edu.
  • It is the policy of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Continuing Medical Education, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational activities. All planners, faculty and other persons who may influence content of this CME activity have disclosed all relevant financial relationships commercial interests. All disclosures have been reported and are indicated with their presentations. Any potential conflicts were addressed and mitigated.
    All members of the CME department have nothing to disclose.
    Speakers are also expected to openly disclose inclusion of discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational use of drugs or devices in their presentations.
    Presentations are expected to be based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indication in the care of patients. All scientific research should conform to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
    These presentations are not an endorsement of any commercial interests.
    These presentations are the views and experiences of the presenters. The presenters' views do not represent the policy or position of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Continuing Medical Education is the provider for CME credits.
  • This course is intended for healthcare professionals only.
  • Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this course is in need of accommodations, please contact us at cme@wustl.edu.
  • Category: Encompass Health Courses

    Accreditation

    AMA: 1.00
    ANCC: 1.00
    Attendance: 1.00
    IPCE: 1.00


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