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Digital Seminar

Dementia in Primary Care


Speaker:
Amy Siple, APRN
Duration:
2 Hours
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Apr 12, 2024
Product Code:
POS078770
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

In the complex landscape of early Dementia recognition and treatment, primary care providers face multifaceted challenges. From the art of differentiating dementia to guiding patients and families through challenges, the journey demands a versatile skillset. In this session, dementia expert Amy Siple will provide the latest evidence for your pivotal role in recognizing and screening, prescribing, and managing medications, supporting the family, collaborating with specialists and more.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

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Nurses - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists - ANCC

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Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 2.0 self-study contact hours.

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Nurses - Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 2.0 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Physicians - Physicians

PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This activity was originally recorded on 04/12/2024. It was last reviewed on 03/21/2024 and is valid until 03/21/2027.

 

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. You are required to successfully complete and submit a post-test prior to receiving a certificate of completion.


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AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME such as PESI. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 2.0 hours for completing this self-study program. This activity was originally recorded on 04/12/2024. It was last reviewed on 03/21/2024 and is valid until 03/21/2027

 

PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 2.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Amy Siple, APRN's Profile

Amy Siple, APRN Related seminars and products


Amy Siple, APRN, is a national speaker on healthcare issues that impact older adults and the empowerment of healthcare givers. She has been serving the primary care needs of residents in long-term care as a nurse practitioner for over 25 years. Amy has been appointed by three Kansas Governors to serve on boards and task forces to represent the needs of older adults and currently serves as chair of the Kansas Board for Adult Care Home Executives. Amy is a TEDx speaker and a content expert for Project Echo. Under her leadership as president of the Kansas Advanced Practice Nurses Association, Kansas became the 26th state to pass full practice authority for APRNs in 2022. She was given the AANP state award for excellence in 2023. Amy is a certified John Maxwell leadership speaker, coach, and trainer. In 2024 Amy was given the Healthcare Hero Award by the Wichita Business Journal.

Amy’s recent article The ABCD Approach for Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia was published in the August issue of Nursing.It is available for free at: The ABCD approach for managing neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia – PMC (nih.gov)


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amy Siple has an employment relationship with Wichita Medical Associates. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amy Siple is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Geriatric Advanced Practice Nurses Association.


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Objectives

  1. Identify at least two considerations in the clinical evaluation of dementia.
  2. Differentiate between at least two types of dementia.
  3. Identify at least three nonpharmacologic care considerations for the client with dementia.
  4. Identify at least three pharmacologic care considerations for the client with dementia.

Outline

Clinical Evaluation of Dementia
  • Differentiate between normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, delirium, and early dementia
  • The clinical evaluation
  • Common cognitive assessment tools
Types of Dementia
  • Profiles of common dementias
  • Diagnosis and treatment of common dementias
Nonpharmacologic Care Considerations
  • Cognitive interventions
  • Environmental modifications
  • Interpersonal Approaches
Pharmacologic Care Considerations
  • Dementia stabilization therapy (ACHEI, NMDA receptor antagonist, Amyloid Beta directed antibody) – Limitations of the research and potential risks
  • Neuropsychiatric symptom management (antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, antianxiety agents, antidepressants …) – Limitations of the research and potential risks

Target Audience

  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Other clinicians who provide primary care

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