Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis, Treatment and Hope Enduring Material

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - Saturday, April 14, 2029, 12:00 PM

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a growing public health crisis. In 2024, 129,000 people aged 65 and older lived with AD in Tennessee, and this figure is expected to increase in subsequent years. Studies document that, in 50% or more of primary care patients, dementias are not diagnosed until the disease reaches moderate or advanced stages. With the introduction of new disease modifying agents, indicated for early AD, early and accurate diagnosis of dementia has greater urgency and consequences. This CME course highlights aspects of a recommended clinical work-up in the primary care setting for memory concerns when the suspected etiology is AD or related dementias. Components of the work-up include standardized cognitive testing, blood testing to rule out metabolic or reversible causes of symptoms, genetic testing, information on blood-based biomarkers and information on the disease modifying therapies. Dr. Crane will also highlight pertinent clinical knowledge from her years of practice regarding imaging, cognitive screening, history and physical examination.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.75 hours)

1. Identify the components of a recommended primary care work-up for patients experiencing memory loss
2. Identify patients that are most likely to be candidates for disease modifying therapy based on age, comorbidities, blood based biomarker results, to prioritize referral to specialty care

ACCME Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University and Tennessee Dementia Action Collaborative: Workforce Workgroup. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

CME Credit: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to East Tennessee State [email protected].

East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Department of Continuing Education for Health Professionals reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Department of Continuing Education for Health Professionals is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

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