Presenter
Monica Parker, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology Department of Medicine
emory university
Host
Magnolia Coastlands AHEC
Program Description
More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's Disease. It is estimated that one in ten individuals over the age of 65, and one in two over the age of 85, have AD. With an increasingly aging population, it is imperative that we learn strategies to effectively treat this illness.
Dr. Monica Parker, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Emory University School of Medicine, will present an overview of the disease, describe pharmacologic and behavioral treatments, and discuss the interrelationship between heart and brain health.
Learning Objectives
After completing this session, participants should be able to:
- Describe differences between dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, including symptoms and risk factors, the process for diagnosis and the prevalence of each.
- Prescribe pharmacologic therapies for Alzheimer's Disease.
- Use strategies for nonpharmacologic interventions to manage behavioral disturbances in Alzheimer's Disease.
- Discuss the Brain-Body connection and the impact of a healthy lifestyle on heart and brain health
When
On Demand
Original program date: May 21, 2010
Technology Requirements
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:
- Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
- Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
- Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
- Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
- Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at Adobe's web site
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Program Keywords
Gerontology