Second Annual Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community Symposium
June 16, 2021 | 8:15 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. CT
Via Zoom Webinar
FREE learning opportunity for providers, healthcare professionals and community workers with national experts on dementia practices.
The collaboration of Dakota Geriatrics, Wyoming Center on Aging and St. Louis University Gateway Geriatric Education Center presents the second annual “Dementia Friendly Healthcare and Community” symposium. This day long symposium will be hosted by national experts in dementia care.
Objectives: Upon Completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- Assess and manage cognitive impairment
- Recognize and treat social issues among patients with dementia
- Address caregiver issues and education
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Early Detection of Dementia | Soo Borson, MD, University of Washington School of Medicine |
| 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Whole Person Dementia Assess-ment | Angela Sanford, MD, Saint Louis University |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Cognitive Stimulation Therapy | Max Zubatsky, PhD, LMFT, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saint Louis University |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Pros and Cons of Medications for Dementia | George Grossberg, MD and John Morley, MD, Saint Louis Universi-ty |
| 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Training Providers for Caregiver Education | J. Riley McCarten, MD, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Minneapolis VA Health Care System |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Driving and Dementia | Richard Marottoli, MD, MPH, Geriatrics, Yale School of Medicine |
| 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Loneliness & Social Isolation | Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, ACSW, LCSW, School of Social Work, Saint Louis University |
Questions? Contact Gunjan Manocha at gunjan.manocha@UND.edu
Continuing Education
“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 University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the University of Wyoming, Wyoming Center on Aging and Saint Louis University. The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to pro-vide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”
“The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”
Department of Geriatrics, UND is a board-approved provider as approved by North Dakota Board of Social Worker Examiners. This is approved for 7 face-to- face contact hours.
North Dakota Board of Nursing recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM for continuing education.