Dr. Anna Chodos, MD, MPH and Dr. Sandeep Pagali from the Mayo Clinic discuss different methods and tools to address Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).  

Click on this link, “Tried and True” and the New – Insights into Behavior Management in Dementia Front Matter, for additional CE/CEU information.  

 After the completion of this activity, learners will be able to:  

1. Discuss methods and tools to identify, and quantify BPSD symptoms  
2. Review evidence for non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches to manage BPSD effectively  
3. List effective care transitions that optimize BPSD management across care settings  

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Check out our training programs and resources at www.DementiaCareAware.org. Dementia Care Aware is an initiative led by UCSF and sponsored by West Health.  

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Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, talks to Lawren VanDevrede, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCSF, as he explains developments the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease, how to use and interpret biomarkers, and what the new monoclonal treatments for Alzheimer's disease mean for practice and our patients. 

The link to the 2024 guideline for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis mentioned in the podcast is here.  

Click on this link, Understanding the New Diagnostics and Treatments in Alzheimer’s Disease Podcast Front Matter, for additional CE/CEU information. 

 After the completion of this activity, learners will be able to: 

1. Discuss past and current diagnostic criteria for a clinicopathological diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. 
2. Identify clinically available biomarker modalities for confirming Alzheimer’s and related neuropathologies. 
3. Explain currently implemented treatments for early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Podcast listeners are eligible to receive FREE 0.50 AMA, AAPA, ANCC and AAFP credit. Please complete the survey below to claim credit. 

Evaluation survey: https://ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25BRkZLg2AaQEN8 

Check out our training programs and resources at www.DementiaCareAware.org. Dementia Care Aware is by UCSF and sponsored by West Health. 

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Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, and Caleb E. Logan, Staff Attorney at Elder Law & Advocacy, as they discuss the principles of legal capacity and how to apply capacity principles to situations involving medical providers. 

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware 

Caleb E. Logan, Staff Attorney at Elder Law & Advocacy 

Watch the webinar, “Primary Care’s Role in Assessing Decision-Making in Patients with Dementia – A Medical-Legal Perspective”, featuring Caleb E. Logan, Staff Attorney at Elder Law & Advocacy.

Free CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. 

Check out our training programs and resources at www.DementiaCareAware.org. Dementia Care Aware is co-led by the West Health and UCSF. 

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Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, and Margaret Wallhagen, PhD, as they discuss the link between hearing and physical and cognitive health. This episode provides valuable information and best practices for supporting individuals with difficulty hearing, including how to get them hearing aids or appropriate correction.

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware

Margaret Wallhagen, PhD, GNP-BC, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN, Professor, Department of Physiological Nursing, Director, UCSF Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence

Free CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. 

Watch the webinar, The Role of Hearing on Physical and Cognitive Health, featuring Margaret Wallhagen, PhD. 

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Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, and Elena Tsoy, PhD, as they discuss cultural and linguistic considerations for Asian American and Pacific Islander patients with dementia.

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware

Elena Tsoy, PhD Clinical Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor, University of California, San Francisco

Free CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. 

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Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH and Charles Windon, MD as they discuss new disease modifying therapies that are available for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and their relevance to existing disparities in dementia care. 

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Charles Windon, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology UCSF Memory and Aging Center

Free CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. 

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Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH and Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, PhD, as they discuss disparities in cognition, diagnosis, and care for Black/African Americans, and how to address these factors to promote equity and support aging in these communities 

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware

Tanisha Hill-Jarrett, PhD, Neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor of Neurology at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center 

Free CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. 

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Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH and Serggio Lanata MD, MS, as they discuss providing dementia care and brain health education to Latino communities. Using San Francisco’s efforts as examples, they discuss specific considerations and strategies for engaging different Latino populations, such as establishing partnerships with community-based clinics to bring cognitive assessments directly into the community. Learn specific ways to reach and educate older adult Latinos on brain health topics to help build cognitive health literacy and improve dementia care. 

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware

Serggio Lanata, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and Director of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center Community Outreach Program 

Free CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. 

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Join Anna Chodos, MD, MPH and Michelle Panlilio, DNP, GNP-BC, as they delve into the complexities of managing some of the most common behavioral symptoms of dementia in the primary care setting: “agitation”, challenges with bathing, and sexual disinhibition. In this episode, they offer practical strategies and tools for providers and care partners, shedding light on navigating these sensitive and often overlooked aspects of behavioral symptom management. Learn best practices for creating a safe environment both for the person with dementia and the caregiver while effectively addressing some of the most challenging dementia symptoms.

Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware

Michelle Panlilio, DNP, GNP-BC, National Lead Dementia Care Specialist at UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program

For VIDEO resources on behavioral management, check out Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Videos User Guide

Free CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. 

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In this episode of Dementia Care on Air series, Anna Chodos, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware and Michelle Panlilio, DNP, GNP-BC, National Lead Dementia Care Specialist at UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program, talk about assessing behavioral symptoms of dementia.

Join us as we discuss how healthcare professionals and caregivers can identify, understand, and interpret the behavioral changes associated with dementia. Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and expert advice to help you provide compassionate care and support for individuals living with dementia. 

Click here to watch the recording of a webinar on assessing behavioral symptoms on our YouTube channel.

Free CE/CME credits will be available only for podcasts released on or after January 2025. 

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