OhioHealth Alzheimer's Disease Related and Dementia Conference for PCP's

Saturday, February 22, 2020, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM, OhioHealth David P. Blom Administrative Campus

Targeting primary care physicians and advanced practice providers, this event will provide education for the assessment and treatment for patients presenting with possible dementia as well as information on recommended referral pathways.

1. Discuss definitions, classifications and underlying pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
2. Evaluate Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with the appropriate assessment techniques.
3. Manage medications for patients with these disorders.
4. Recognize comorbidities and complications for patients with these disorders and address changing medical needs.
5. Discuss the indications for neuropsychological testing and when to refer for evaluation.
6. Explain additional referral pathways/options at OhioHealth for evaluation and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

OhioHealth is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

OhioHealth designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 5.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

OhioHealth Doctors Hospital is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (5.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (5.75 hours), Ohio Psychological Association (5.75 hours)