20 years of education and support
for health care providers
Virtual continuing education event
November 10 – 11, 2022
The Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias is a free continuing education event for healthcare professionals.
The event is specifically designed for:
- Primary care physicians, psychiatrists, neurologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, physician assistants
- Social workers, occupational and speech therapists, researchers, case managers
- Other healthcare professionals who diagnose, treat and manage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in diverse populations.
WAI Annual Update Event Details
Event Schedule
The agenda includes the conference on November 11, a pre-conference workshop for new professionals and a post-event meeting for network members.
Keynote Speakers
More than a dozen experts from across the United States, sharing updates on providing quality care, research news and strategies for caregiving.
Continuing Education Credit Information
CME credits or a certificate of attendance are available. Find details about requirements, cost and how to apply.
Professional Continuing Education
Learning Objectives
Identify cutting-edge approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s dementia and related disorders across diverse communities.
Describe evidence-based, culturally tailored care management strategies for patients living with cognitive disorders.
Identify effective strategies to support and engage caregivers of persons living with dementia.
Statement of Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wisconsin Medical Society and Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute. The Wisconsin Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
The Wisconsin Medical Society designates this virtual live activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for Thursday’s Pre-Conference Workshop, a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for Friday’s Conference, and a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for Friday’s WAI-Affiliated Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network Fall Meeting. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the Wisconsin Medical Society that the faculty, authors, planners and other persons who may influence content of their continuing education (CE) activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in order for all CE staff to identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. Faculty must also disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s).
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, notify Jody Krainer at jkrainer@wisc.edu.
Testimonials from Recent Attendees
“The conference gets better every year and always exceeds my expectations. Thank you!”
“The speakers were excellent and provided relevant and new information that generated new perspectives and thinking.”
“I liked the variety of topics and learned valuable information from each presenter. Thank you!”
“Exceptional!! One of the best conferences I have attended over the years.”
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