Materials from past WAI Annual Updates in Alzheimer’s Disease

• Introduction – Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS
• Clinical and Imaging Features of LATE – David Wolk, MD
• Advancing Detection in the Emergency Department – Brain Patterson, MD, MPH
• Insomnia in Older Adults Living with Cognitive Impairment – Meghan Mattos, PhD, RN
• Making sure today’s care partners don’t become tomorrow’s patients – Beth Fields, PhD, OTR/L, BCG
• Gut health and Alzheimer’s disease – Barbara Bendlin, PhD

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 live activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for Thursday’s WAI-Affiliated Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network hybrid meeting and a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™ for Friday’s in-person conference. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives

• Identify cutting-edge approaches to the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia and related disorders across diverse communities
• Describe evidence-based, culturally tailored care management strategies for patients with cognitive disorders
• Identify effective strategies to support and engage caregivers of persons living with dementia

Elements of Competence

This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the American Board of Medical Specialties areas of medical knowledge, and patient care and procedural skills. This activity also focuses on the interprofessional competencies of roles/responsibilities and teams/teamwork.

Statement of Need

It is estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s dementia, and additional 5-7 million of older Americans may have mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease. It is anticipated the aging baby-boom generation will bring the estimate to 13.8 Americans aged 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s dementia by 2060. Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. As a result, there is a heightened need for researchers, healthcare professionals and policymakers to prevent and address the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia in an aging society.
                    – Source: 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, Alzheimer’s Association

ADA Compliance Statement

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 complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this education activity is in need of accommodations, notify Ryan Browne to receive service. Please call Ryan Browne at (608) 263-3986 or email rbrowne@wisc.edu.