Essentials in Medicine: Recognition and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease

By the end of the activity the learner should be able to:

• Describe key clinical features that differentiate major neurodegenerative disease
• Discuss the effects of anti-dementia drug therapies on symptoms and course of neurodegenerative diseases
• Recommend lifestyle modifications that may influence the symptoms and course of neurodegenerative diseases
• Apply current guidelines for dementia diagnosis and management in practice settings
• Overcome linguistic barriers and cultural beliefs in the diagnosis of AD

Cost: $40.00 USD

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• Essentials in Medicine: Recognition and Management of Alzheimer’s Disease

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for primary care physicians, geriatricians, neurologists, psychiatrists and those interested in treating dementing illness.

COURSE FACULTY
University of Virginia

• David S. Geldmacher, MD, FACP
• Sandra Liliana Oakes, MD

Acknowledgement:

This educational activity is supported through educational grants from Pfizer and Forest Pharmaceuticals to the Physicians' Institute for Excellence in Medicine and the American Academy of Physician Education to develop and offer content and educational activities related to improvement in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias.