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Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Update 2022

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Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Update 2022

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Jun 22, 2022 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Contact

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MemoryCare and MAHEC welcome internationally recognized speaker, Dr. Andrew Budson on Wednesday, June 22nd. Educated at Haverford College and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Budson is Chief of Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology at the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Director of Education at the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center, Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine, and Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Budson is a neurologist, researcher and author. He has coauthored a number of books that focus on memory, Alzheirmer's Disease, dementia and related disorders.

The virtual program will update healthcare providers' knowledge of the current diagnosis and management of the most common types of dementia and improve their knowledge and skills to diagnose, characterize, and stage dementia with a focus on Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body dementia, frontotemporal lobar dementia and vascular dementia.

This project is supported by funds from the Bureau of Health Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) under grant number # 2U1QHP28734 Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by the BHPr, HRSA, DHHS or the U.S. Government. The Center for Aging and Health, Carolina Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program also provided support for this activity.

CGEC


Jointly Provided by

Memory Care


Dr. Budson will also be presenting a session designed for caregivers to learn better ways
of communicating and managing the care needs of those living with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. This session will be hosted by MemoryCare on June 23rd from 2-3:30 pm via Zoom. Please click here to register.

Audience

Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers & Nurses

Objectives

check Recognize the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose, characterize, and stage cognitive impairment and dementia, with a focus on AD, LBD, FTLD, and VaD
check Illustrate the need to include caregivers in the assessment process
check Examine biomarker tests, including genetic, fluid-derived (CSF, blood), and advanced neuroimaging methods and when/how to use them in a community-based setting
check Discuss currently available treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$25.00

Registration Fee

$40.00

Speakers

Andrew E. Budson, MD

Additional Resources

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Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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