Differentiating and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease

Drs Anderson and Malone cover the types of dementia and their indicators, ways to approach care for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia, and treatment options available or in the pipeline for disease intervention. Early diagnosis and intervention of MCI and mild dementia can slow disease progression and optimize outcomes for both patients and caregivers.
Category
- Alzheimer Disease
- Cognition
- Dementia
- Diagnostic Tools
- Education
- Functional Impairment
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Neuroimaging
- Neurology
- Patient/Physician Communication
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 Participation
Mild Cognitive Impairment Due to Alzheimer Disease

Drs Anderson and Malone discuss the burden of, signs and symptoms of, diagnostic tools and criteria for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild/early dementia and the benefits of early diagnosis. Early diagnosis and intervention of MCI and mild dementia can slow disease progression and optimize outcomes for both patients and caregivers.
Category
- Alzheimer Disease
- Cognition
- Dementia
- Diagnostic Tools
- Education
- Functional Impairment
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Neuroimaging
- Neurology
- Patient/Physician Communication
Format
- Self-study / Enduring
Credits
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 Participation