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Dementia in the Elderly

Date & Time of Recording:
January 1, 2025 | self-paced
Modality:
  • On-demand video
Registration Fee:
$25.00
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.00
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Presenter(s)
Description
In this program, participants will learn the signs and symptoms of the various types of dementia and learn causes and treatment strategies for persons with dementia.

Keywords: dementia, elderly, geriatric, strategies

Objectives

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

  • Recognize signs and symptoms of dementia.
  • Identify causes and treatments for dementia.
  • Recognize the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Disclosures
Upstate 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. The speaker has signed a vested interest form declaring no conflict of interest in education activity. Provisions of this educational activity by Upstate AHEC does not imply endorsement by Upstate AHEC or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.
Credits Available
  • Social Workers
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 1 non-social work hours of continuing education by Upstate AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Registered Nurses
    American Nurses Credentialing Center
    Credit Statement

    Upstate AHEC is an accredited provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credential Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1 continuing professional development hours.

  • Counselors/Therapists
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 1 hours of continuing education by Upstate AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.1 CEUs by Upstate AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • On-demand Video
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:
    Belinda Cowan
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bcowan@upstateahec.org
  • Name:
    Brandi England
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bengland@upstateahec.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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