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The Heartbreak of Dementia

Program Date & Time:
March 18, 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Modalities:
  • In-person
  • Webinar
Registration Fee:
Free to $40.00
View flyer (PDF)
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
2.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
2.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
3/18/25 4:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
3/16/25 7:00 PM
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Presenter(s)
Description
No matter where you work or play, you will run into the heartbreak of dementia. It is a problem that we really know very little about. This 2-hour course will discuss the diagnosis of dementia, learning how to rule in and rule out the various types. This course will also review the various treatment options, focusing on treatment of both cognitive and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).

Keywords: dementia

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the common types of dementia.
  • Discuss methods of evaluation for Dementia.
  • Discuss treatment options for cognitive decline based on current pathophysiology models.
  • Discuss treatment options for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).
  • Identify adverse events associated with various treatment options for dementia.
Disclosures
Dr. Howell, Dr. Jones, Dr. Morris, Ms. Parnell, and Ms. Morris declare no conflicts of interest or financial interests in any product or service mentioned in this program, including employment, gifts, stock holdings and/or honoraria. Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities. Please see individual activities for any conflicts of interest. Provisions of these educational activities by Pee Dee AHEC does not imply endorsement by Pee Dee AHEC, SCNA or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with activities.
Credits Available
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 2 contact hours.

  • Physicians
    Southeastern CME Consultants
    Credit Statement
    “In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pee Dee AHEC and Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC. Southeastern Continuing Medical Education Consultants, LLC, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category I Credit(s).
  • Physician Assisstants
    Southeastern CME Consultants
    Credit Statement
    “In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pee Dee AHEC and Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC. Southeastern Continuing Medical Education Consultants, LLC, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Southeastern CME, LLC designated this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AAPA Category 1 Credits(s).
  • Pharmacists
    Southeastern CME Consultants
    Credit Statement
    “In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pee Dee AHEC and Southeastern CME Consultants, LLC. Southeastern Continuing Medical Education Consultants, LLC, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Southeastern CME, LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 Pharmacy Contact Hours.
  • APRNs
    SC Nurses Association
    Credit Statement

    Pee Dee AHEC (Area Health Education Center) is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 

    Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1.5 PH (Pharmacology Hours) and 0.5 (Contact Hours).

  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.2 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 2 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
  • McLeod Pavilion First Floor Conference Room
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
  • Webinar
    Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Beejay Parnell
    Phone:
    843-777-5347
    Email:
    beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org
  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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