This series of bite-sized episodes contains important information on diagnosing and treating agitation in Alzheimer’s disease (AAD). Drs. Anton Porsteinsson and Brendan Montano discuss best practices for recognizing early symptoms, diagnosing patients, and treating their AAD.
Optimizing Outcomes in AAD in Community PCP and LTC Clinics
Caregiver Screening Tools for Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease
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Faculty:
C. Brendan Montano, MD
Director, Principal Investigator
CT Clinical Research
Cromwell, CTDr. Montano has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Research: AbbVie, Autobahn, Axsome, Biohaven, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cassava, Click, Eli Lilly, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Janssen, Jazz, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Relmada, Sage Therapeutics, Supernus, Tonix
Consulting Fees: AbbVie, Axsome, Boehringer Ingelheim, Corium, Eisai, Idorsia, Intra-Cellular, Janssen, Neurocrine, Otsuka, Sage/Biogen, SupernusAnton P. Porsteinsson, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, Neuroscience, and Medicine
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rochester, NYDr. Porsteinsson has reported the following relevant financial relationships or relationships with ineligible companies of any amount during the past 24 months:
Research: Alector, Athira, Biogen, Cassava, DOD, Eisai, Eli Lilly, Genentech/Roche, NIA, NIMH, Vaccinex
Consulting Fees: Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Athira, Axsome, Biogen, BMS, Cognitive Research Corp, Eisai, IQVIA, Lundbeck, Novartis, ONO Pharmaceuticals, Otsuka, WCG, WebMD, XenonReviewers/Content Planners/Authors:
- Tim Person has nothing to disclose.
- Rosanne Strauss has nothing to disclose.
- Canan Schumann has nothing to disclose.
- Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP, has nothing to disclose.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Understand the prevalence and disease burden associated with agitation in Alzheimer’s disease (AAD) among PCPs and caregivers
- Recognize the subtle signs and symptoms of agitation in Alzheimer’s disease (AAD) as well as the clinically validated screening tools that are required for an early and rapid diagnosis
- Demonstrate effective collaboration and communication within a multidisciplinary team of PCPs, caregivers, and specialists to improve the management of AAD
- Understand the pathophysiology of AAD in order to better design personalized treatment approaches for patients
- Compare and contrast the safety and efficacy of off-label medications used to manage AAD that carry significant black box warnings
- Develop evidence-based treatment strategies to incorporate FDA-approved and emerging therapeutics into AAD management
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of primary care physicians and neurologists, as well as all other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and healthcare providers involved in managing patients with Alzheimer's disease.
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Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 1.25 nursing contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until October 15, 2025. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) designates this activity for 1.25 contact hours/ .125 CEUs of pharmacy contact hours.
The Universal Activity Number for this program is JA0006235-0000-24-116-H01-P. This learning activity is knowledge-based. Your CE credits will be electronically submitted to the NABP upon successful completion of the activity. Pharmacists with questions can contact NABP customer service (custserv@nabp.net).Provider(s)/Educational Partner(s)
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Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.
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