ADRD Conference 2021 Agenda

Alzheimer’s Dementia and Other Related Dementias:
An Evidence Based Update on Collaboration, Early Detection, and Cause of Death

A high level continuing education curriculum for health care providers and their staff.

Module I: Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Related Dementias: Early Detection and Diagnosis
Berneet Kaur, MD, MAS
Erlanger Health System, Neurologist, Director, Memory and Aging Service

Objectives: 

1. Define the types of dementia and early signs and symptoms.
2. Review standards of best practice to reduce modifiable risk factors and screen for cognitive impairment.
3. Discuss what elements of a physical exam and diagnostic testing should be performed prior to a referral to neurology and how to interpret them.

 

Module II: Community Care of the Neurodegenerative Dementias
Monica Crane, MD
Genesis Neuroscience Clinic, Medical Director

Objectives: 

1. Review most common subtypes of neurodegenerative dementia syndromes (Alz, LBD, Vascular, FTD)
2. Clarify care needs for each major type of neurodegenerative dementia.
3. Discuss pharmacological management for primary care management of the following:
   • Depression
   • Cognitive Impairment
   • Psychosis
   • Sleep difficulties
4.  Identify resources for the dementias.

 

Module III: Interprofessional and Community Collaboration in ADRD
Kristi Wick, DNP, FNP-BC, GS-C
Vicky B. Gregg Chair of Gerontology, Assistant Professor, UTC School of Nursing

Objectives:

1. Describe the value of integrating interprofessional roles into clinical practice. 
2. Demonstrate the importance of addressing legal issues in the early stages of dementia.  
3. Introduce national, state, and local resources pertinent to dementia for providers, persons living with dementia and caregivers. 
4. Discuss the importance of research participation.

 

Module IV: Death Certificates: Older Adult Death & Accurate Reporting of Alzheimer’s Disease
Adele Lewis, MD
State of Tennessee, Chief Medical Examiner

Objectives: 

1. Present current statistics related to determining causes of death and correct completion of the death certificate.
2. Explain the process for determining the correct cause of death. 
3. Discover strategies to determine the role of ADRD in cause of death and accurately complete the death certificate.

 

Module V: CPT® 99483: Cognitive Assessment and Care Plan Services
Betsy Reed, Health Systems Director, Alzheimer’s Association

Kristi Wick, DNP, FNP-BC, GS-C; Vicky B. Gregg Chair of Gerontology, Assistant Professor, UTC School of Nursing

Objectives: 

1. Describe the benefits of early diagnosis and care planning.
2. Identify the required elements for CPT® 99483 cognitive assessment and care plan services.
3. Assess how to implement care planning for cognitively impaired patients in their clinical setting.

 

Module VI: Addressing Barriers to Care and Health Policy Opportunities

Session 1: Patti L. Killingsworth, Chief of Long-Term Services & Supports, Bureau of TennCare, Tennessee 

Session 2: Laura Thornhill, Senior Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs, Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Impact Movement

Objectives: 

1. Provide a review of current and proposed legislation regarding the health care of persons with ADRD and their caregivers. 
2. Allow participants to engage in a collaborative discussion to identify current barriers to health care and develop talking points for legislative reform.