BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250805T021456EDT-2354W1k4V6@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250805T061456Z DESCRIPTION:UNDERSTANDING AND NAVIGATING DEMENTIA\n\nFree online lecture fo r healthcare professionals\n\nThis lecture\, offered by the ɬŔď·¬ Univers ity Dementia Education Program in collaboration with Altfest Personal Weal th Management\, is aimed at family physicians\, geriatricians\, neurologis ts\, psychiatrists\, nurses\, social workers and occupational therapists w ho would like to gain a deeper understanding of neurocognitive disorders. \n\nDr. JosĂ© Morais and Mrs. Claire Webster are two of the senior authors of the World Alzheimer Reports for 2021\, Journey through the diagnosis of dementia\, and 2022\, Life after diagnosis: Navigating treatment\, care a nd support. They will share highlights from the reports\, including resear ch and best practices on post-diagnostic management and support following a diagnosis of a neurogenerative disorder.\n\n\nDr. JosĂ© A. Morais\n Academ ic Lead\, Dementia Education Program\n Director\, Division of Geriatric Med icine\n ɬŔď·¬\n\nUnderstanding Dementia\n\n\n Recognize the symp toms and signs of dementia through the stages of neurocognitive decline.\n Identify non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches to manage symp toms of dementia.\n  \n\n\n\nMs. Claire Webster\n Founder\, Dementia\n Educat ion Program ɬŔď·¬\n Founder and President\, Caregiver Crosswalk \n\nNavigating Dementia\n\n\n Recognize the role of informal caregivers in the management of dementia and the ripple effect on their health and wellb eing.\n Identify best practices for informal caregiver to manage challengin g behaviors\, ensure the safety of their family members and access support services.\n\n\nREGISTER HERE.\n\n\nThis program meets the accreditation c riteria as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of the Roya l College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has been accredited by the Office of Continuing Professional Development\, Faculty of Medicine an d Health Sciences\, ɬŔď·¬ for up to 1 (one) Section 1 credits/ hours. Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Su rgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association\, physicians may con vert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.\n\nInformat ion on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can b e found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme. This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Contin uing Professional Development\, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences fo r up to 1 (one) Mainpro+ credits. Members of the American Academy of Famil y Physicians are eligible to receive up to 1 (one) Prescribed credit hours for attendance at this meeting/event due to a reciprocal agreement with t he College of Family Physicians of Canada.\n\nInformation:\n\nMr. Dennis H uergo\n 212-796-8729\n DHuergo [at] altfest.com\n\n \n DTSTART:20230927T153000Z DTEND:20230927T170000Z SUMMARY:Understanding and Navigating Dementia URL:/dementia/channels/event/understanding-and-navigat ing-dementia-351022 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR