Improving Outcomes for an Aging Population: Alzheimer's Treatment in Long Term Care

Intended Audience

This educational activity is designed for clinicians in long-term care (LTC) facilities involved in the care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other dementias, including (but not limited to) neurologists, geriatricians, nurse practitioners, and nurses.

Learning Objectives

PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Introduce nationally recognized quality measures to improve strategies for the screening, diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with AD and/or dementia within LTC facilities
• Analyze existing and emerging treatment paradigms in AD and consider implications for improved care within the LTC setting
• Differentiate patients with AD from those with other types of dementia or psychiatric disorders

NURSES AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
• Discuss assessment tools for the diagnosis of residents with AD in the LTC setting
• Analyze clinical guidelines for management of AD in the context of recent clinical trials and utilization of available therapeutic options
• Differentiate patients with AD from those with other types of dementia or psychiatric disorders

Method of Participation

It has been determined that this online activity can be completed in 75 minutes.To receive credit, participants must complete the pre assessment survey, review the learning objectives and faculty disclsoures, view the slides and audio, reflect on the content, and complete the post-assessment survey and evaluation. A minimum score of 75% must be achieved on the post-assessment to receive credit. A certificate of credit will be immediately available once these requirements are met. There is no fee to participate in the program or for the generation of the certificate.

This activity is cosponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine and The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning