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Spring 2024 – Dementia

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ATTENDANCE

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Questions? Reach out to us at nwgwec@uw.edu or 1-855-744-9114

How to Participate

VIRTUAL | THURSDAYS 4:00-5:30 PM PACIFIC

Lectures are presented in real-time using Zoom Webinar. Our virtual lectures are more dynamic and interactive. Virtual lectures are moderated by Barbara Cochrane with a live Q&A via Chat.

ON-DEMAND (ASYNCHRONOUS)

Our lectures are recorded and posted online within 48 hours of the virtual lecture. You may watch on your own asynchronously. On-demand participants have up to 1-year to watch our lectures and obtain continuing education credit.

Program Schedule

March 28th to May 30th, 2024 | 10 Lectures | 1.5 contact hours per lecture

March 28th – Age-Friendly Healthcare: Mentation Emily Trittschuh, PhD
April 4th – The Whole Person in Dementia Stephen Thielke, MD, MS, MA
April 11th – Speech Therapy in Dementia Care Jeanne Gallée, PhD, CCC-SLP
April 18th – Schedule Update! – Psychosis in Late Life Beth Labardi, MD
April 25th – Ethical Issues in Technology Use Clara Berridge,,PhD, MSW
May 2nd – Alzheimer’s Diagnosis & Therapy Stephen Thielke, MD, MS, MA; & Emily Trittschuh, PhD
May 9th – Trauma-Informed Care in Dementia Nancy Kusmaul, PhD, MSW
May 16th – Mild Cognitive Impairment Evan Zahniser, PhD, ABPP
May 23rd – Options, Choices & What You Can Do to Help Your Patients Make Informed Housing Decisions Jullie Gray, DSW, MSW, LICSW, CMC
May 30th – Sleep and Dementia Susan McCurry, PhD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this series, participants will be better able to:

1. Characterize dementia, delirium, and depression

2. Differentiate dementia from other conditions

3. Describe differential approaches to speech therapy for people living with dementia

4. Discuss barriers and the importance of engaging people living with dementia in decisions about how technology is used in their care

5. Identify two common outcomes that could be improved by adopting trauma-informed practices

6. Identify diagnostic criteria and other relevant terminology related to Mild Cognitive Impairment

7. Integrate the 4 M principles of geriatric medicine into a holistic approach for addressing the housing needs of patients

8. Identify how aging and cognitive decline impact sleep

Moderator

Barbara Cochrane, PhD, RN, FAAN

Our series is organized, planned, and moderated by the fantastic Barbara Cochrane. Dr. Cochrane is our Northwest Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center’s Co-Director and Professor Emeritus in the School of Nursing. Her work focuses on older women’s health and healthy aging, specifically positive aspects of aging, symptoms in older women, breast cancer prevention and survivorship, and cardiovascular health.

Professional Credit

We have a wide range of health professionals attending our series. Click below to see the types of professional credit we offer. Instructions on how to obtain your credit hours will be provided at the end of the series.

Nurses
University of Washington Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

UW Continuing Nursing Education requires a $45 processing fee for a contact hour certificate for the series.

15 contact hours (1.5 per session)
- Continuing Nursing Education at the University of Washington School of Nursing (UWCNE) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- UWCNE is approved as a clock hour provider by the Washington State Board of Education.
- Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #7128, for 15 contact hours (1.5 per session).

Psychologists

Social Workers and Counselors

All Other Disiplines

Physicians and Physician's Assistants

This series, Geriatric Healthcare Series, application for continuing medical education (CME) has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. There is no processing fee for Continuing Medical Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

I missed a lecture, can I watch the recording and still earn Continuing Education Credits?

I can’t attend the virtual lectures, can I watch the recording for all 10 lectures and still earn Continuing Education Credits?

Will the continuing education credit work for my health profession?
We offer the following professional credit:

Nurses: 15 contact hours (1.5 per lecture; 2.0 Rx)
- Continuing Nursing Education at the University of Washington School of Nursing (UWCNE) is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
- UWCNE is approved as a clock hour provider by the Washington State Board of Education.
- Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #7128, for 15 contact hours (1.5 per session).
Physicians: This live series activity, Geriatric Healthcare Series, from January 4 – March 7th, 2024, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 15 prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. There is no processing fee for CME.

Psychologists: UWCNE qualifies as a Washington State CE program sponsor under WAC 246-924-240

Social Workers and Counselors: UWCNE qualifies as a Washington State CE program sponsor under WAC 246-809-601

All Other Disciplines: A UWCNE certificate for up to 15 contact hours (1.5 per session) will be awarded for documenting completion of this offering.

If you are unsure, please check with your state’s requirement to see if what we offer qualifies.

How do I obtain my Continuing Education credits for past series?

Where is the Zoom Webinar link / information?

Registered participants will find the Zoom links in their confirmation email and reminder emails (sent the day before each of the 10 lectures). Each Zoom link is unique to the registrant and will only work for the registrant (please do not share with your co-workers because it will not work for them). If you are having trouble finding this information, contact us at nwgwec@uw.edu.

Our Partners

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