Module Details

Volume 26 No. 2 April 2021

Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease - What to Know and Remember

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the signs and symptoms of various types of dementia
2. Define key differences between Alzheimer's dementia and normal aging.
3. List risk factors for developing dementia and how to minimize these risks.
4. Identify FDA-approved therapies and review the doses, common side effects, and drug interactions.
5. Discuss how to talk to a patient with dementia.

Authors:

Megan Adelman, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, CDE
Family Medicine Pharmacy Specialist
West Virginia University Town Centre
Morgantown, WV

Ashleigh Barrickman, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS
Clinical Assistant Professor
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Morgantown, WV

ACPE UAN 0121-0000-21-002-H01-T
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Release date: April 1, 2021
Expiration date: March 31, 2024

This module will provide 2.5 contact hours (0.25 ceus) of continuing pharmacy education credit for pharmacy technicians.

UAN: 0121-0000-21-002-H01-T 2.5 Contact Hours Type of Activity: Knowledge-based 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2024