Title:

35^th Annual SoCal Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference: “Advances in Dementia Care”

Date:

Friday, September 6, 2024

Course Description:

At this 35^th Annual Southern California Alzheimer’s Disease Research Conference, we will will highlight the important advances that are being made in the diagnosis, treatment and care for people with dementia.

Course Objectives – At completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the mechanism of action for the recently approved treatments for early Alzheimer’s disease.
• Describe the evidence supporting the efficacy of recently approved therapies for early Alzheimer’s disease.
• State the main risks for adverse events associated with recently approved therapies for early Alzheimer’s disease.
• Consider the appropriateness of new treatments across the spectrum of disease.
• Describe the current recommendations for performing genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease.
• Compare the associated Alzheimer’s disease risk for APOE4 to other genes
• Describe the impact that the approved disease modifying therapies will have on genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease.
• Define “pseudomedicines” for dementia
• Review the risks associated with stem cell pseudomedicines for dementia
• Identify warning signs for promoted treatments and preventions
• Describe the landscape of treatment options for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease.
• Describe the safety and efficacy of recently approved treatments for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease.
• List additional targets and candidates for neuropsychiatric treatments for dementia.
• Name three drivers of healthcare disparities in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
• Describe the challenges that exist for obtaining a dementia diagnosis and how they may vary for distinct subpopulations.
• Consider healthcare and health disparities in the setting of appropriateness and access to new treatments.
• Name some of the clinically available blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
• Describe the minimum accuracy recommended for clinically used Alzheimer’s blood tests
• Describe how blood tests can be used to increase access to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease
• Describe the need for developing and implementing the GUIDE Model
• Describe the evidence support dementia care navigation programs.
• State the estimated timeline and the design for the GUIDE Model at UCI Health

Course Presenters:

• • Joshua Grill, PhD, University of California, Irvine, Director, UCI MIND, Professor, Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Associate Professor, Neurobiology and Behavior
  • Jim McAleer, MPA, President/CEO, Alzheimer’s Orange County,
  • Deborah Levy, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Association, Orange County Chapter
  • Lydia Ann, MD, University of California, Irvine
  • Lisa Gibbs, MD, University of California, Irvine
  • Aimee Pierce, MD, Oregon Health Sciences University
  • Scott Roberts, PhD, University of Michigan
  • Suzanne Schindler, MD, PhD, Washington University
  • Elena Tsoy, PhD, University of California, San Francisco
  • Leigh Turner, PhD, University of California, Irvine

Alzheimer’s Orange County is approved to offer the following continuing education units for professionals:

• CAMFT (BBS): Alzheimer’s Orange County (AlzOC) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. AlzOC maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. This course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CAMFT CE Provider #134760.
• BRN: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Alzheimer’s Orange County, Provider #CEP 14757, for 3 contact hours.
• RCFE: Course approved by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for 3 hours of in-person continuing education credit for RCFE administrator recertification. Alzheimer’s Orange County, RCFE Vendor #2000147-740-2. Course approval number #147-0311-37758. Core of Knowledge: Managing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

Attendees can request refunds until August 23, 2024. No refunds will be given for any cancellations received after this date. A $25 administrative charge will apply for all cancellations. For questions or to request a refund, email conference@mind.uci.edu or call 949.824.9896. No half-day registrations or partial CEUs will be provided.

Instructions for Requesting Accommodations for a Disability:

Alzheimer’s Orange County will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request special accommodations please call the Director of Education at 949.757.3724, at least two weeks prior to the event. Accommodations will be coordinated with the facility to the best of our ability.

Continuing Education Grievance Policy:

The Education Department at Alzheimer’s Orange County is dedicated to providing quality, affordable continuing education to various professionals throughout the community. In an effort to meet the needs and expectations of our constituents, there is a process in place for a course participant who has a specific concern to voice his/her complaint.

Please submit any complaints in writing (postal letter or e-mail) within seven (7) days of the education event. Any complaints submitted will be handled confidentially. Please mail the complaint to Pamela Austin at the following email or postal mail address: learn@alzoc.org OR Pamela Austin, 2515 McCabe Way, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92614.

Please be sure to include:

1. Your name and contact information
2. The name of the course event
3. The date of the course event
4. The course presenter’s name
5. A detailed description of the reason for the complaint
6. The type of resolution you are expecting (this does not guarantee that a resolution will be approved)

A record of each complaint or grievance and its resolution is kept by the Education Director and reported with the CEU provider application and renewal.

Continuing Education Certificates of Completion:

A certificate of completion will be issued to participants via e-mail within 14 days of the completed evaluation being received (if all other CEU criteria are met).

Certificates will only be awarded to participants who attend for the full five-hour conference. No partial CE credit will be awarded.