2023 Annual Update
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Annual Update conference
Hybrid Conference
Friday, November 3, 2023
Conference overview
Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS
The Era of Disease Modifying Therapies: Challenges and Opportunities for Improved Patient Care and Research Advances Moving Forward
Gregory Jicha, MD, PhD
Early Detection of Dementia – Challenges and Opportunities
Joshua Chodosh, MC, MSHS, FACP
Improving Access to Care for ADRD in Latino Communities: The Right Care, at the Right Time, at the Right Place
Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, FACPM
Speech and Language Changes Along the Continuum of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: Diagnosis and Management of Communication Abilities
Kimberly D. Mueller, PhD, CCC-SLP
Building Applied Skills in Evaluating Cognitive Changes workshop
In-person workshop
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS
Building Applied Skills in Evaluating Cognitive Concerns
Nathaniel Chin, MD
Daniel McCulley, MD
Accreditation
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 hybrid live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for Thursday’s Pre-Conference Workshop, a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)™ for Friday’s Conference, and a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for Friday’sWAI-Affiliated Dementia Diagnostic Clinic Network Fall Meeting. 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.
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 Jody Krainer to receive service. Please call (262) 968-2848 or email jkrainer@wisc.edu.
2022 Annual Update materials
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Annual Update conference
The 20th Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias was held virtually Nov. 10-Nov. 11, 2022. Keynote speakers discussed topics including MCI, experiences and realities of Black caregivers, and promoting physical activity in the Latino community. A recording of the workshop and the annual update is posted here and on the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute YouTube channel.
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Building Applied Skills in Dementia Care workshop
The November 10 2022 pre-conference workshop featured three breakout sessions with focus on late life substance abuse disorder, diagnosis and management of dementia, and difficult conversations around palliative care. Attendees were provided with copies of event materials.