A Practical Update for Practitioners in Mental Health, Primary Care and Long Term Care Settings

Thursday, March 4, 2010
HOSAK HALL AUDITORIUM
The New York Academy of Medicine
1216 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Gary J. Kennedy, MD Symposium Director

STATEMENT OF NEED
Dementias have become a major public health concern due to their increasing prevalence and mounting costs. Early
detection of individuals at risk before cognitive decline becomes disabling promises to reduce the family burden and
individual suffering brought about by the disease. Medications, behavioral approaches and caregiver support make up an
expanding array of options for care. This activity will offer the practitioner an overview of emerging trends in both the
interventions and ethics of dementia care. A nationally recognized faculty will discuss the characterization and treatment
of the cognitive, behavioral and psychological signs and symptoms of dementia.

ACTIVITY GOALS
The goal of this activity is to provide theoretical background, practical examples and didactic material which will lead to an
interchange of experience between participants and faculty. Faculty will present a common clinical problem followed by a
formal presentation and a question and answer session.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The learning objectives for this activity are to assist practitioners to:

• Choose medication, considering the diagnosis and severity of dementia.
• Explain reasonable expectations for both symptomatic and functional outcomes.
• Recognize effective collaboration with the family and other caregivers.
• Identify preventive implications of the emerging treatments for dementia.
• Modify the setting of care to mesh with patient strengths and vulnerabilities.

ACCREDITATION
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is accredited by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.

Albert Einstein College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

SYMPOSIUM SITE
The New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue (corner of 103rd St. & 5th Ave.) New York, NY 10029

TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for specific specialty: psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, nursing,
social work and other healthcare professionals in mental health.

SPECIAL NEEDS
Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center fully complies with legal requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act. If any participant is in need of special accommodation, please submit written request at
least two weeks prior to the activity to
Center for Continuing Medical Education,
3301 Bainbridge Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10467.

With special appreciation to The Irving Weinstein Foundation and The Leslie and Roslyn Goldstein Foundation

AGENDA

8:35 – 8:45
What Characterizes a Comprehensive Approach to Dementia? - Gary J. Kennedy, MD

8:45 – 9:20
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: From Basic Science to Prevention - Peter Davies, PhD

9:35 –10:15
Advances in Cognitive Assessment and the Diagnosis of Dementia - Mary Sano, PhD

10:40 – 11:20
I’m Still Here™: A Montessori Based Approach to Providing Care to Persons with Dementia - Cameron J. Camp, PhD

11:35 – 12:05
PM Theoretical Underpinnings for Non-pharmacologic Care - Geri R. Hall, PhD

1:15 – 1:55
Late Stage and End of Life Dementia Care - Elizabeth M. Clark, MD

2:10 – 2:50
Pharmacotherapy for Dementia: Real Advances or Same Old Thing? - Gary J. Kennedy, MD

3:05
Closing Remarks - Gary J. Kennedy MD