Dementia: A Comprehensive Update

Introduction to the Course
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Human Cognition: An Overview
Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc

Memory Systems & Amnesia
Andrew Budson, MD

Neuropathology of AD/ADRD: A Guide for Practicing Clinicians
Matthew P. Frosch, MD, PhD

From Proteinopathies to Neuroimaging & Biomarkers in AD/ADRD: Primer on Practice and Advances
David Wolk, MD

Morning Coffee Break

Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias: Global Perspectives and Opportunities
Maria Carrillo, MD

Alzheimer's Disease Pathobiological Definitions & Prevention Strategies
TBD

Panel Discussion and Q&A
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Lunch Break

Afternoon Introductions
Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc

AD Dementia: Practical Evaluation & Management in Clinical Practice
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Mild Cognitive Impairment: Prodromal AD and Beyond
Ronald Petersen, MD, PhD

Afternoon Coffee Break

Advances in AD Experimental Therapeutics
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Panel Discussion and Q&A
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD; Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc

Morning Introductions
Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc

Neuropsychology of Aging
Sandra Weintraub, PhD, ABPP/CN

Attentional and Executive Systems - Don't Leave Home without Them
Kirk Daffner, MD, FAAN

Frontotemporal Dementias: Focus on Behavioral/Executive Variants
Bruce Miller, MD

Morning Coffee Break

Language Systems & Aphasia-predominant Dementia Syndromes
M. Marsel Mesulam, MD

Updates on Vascular Cognitive Impairment & Dementia
Charles DeCarli, MD, FAAN, FAHA

Panel Discussion and Q&A
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD; Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc

Lunch Break

Afternoon Introductions
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Lewy Body Disease, and Parkinsonian & Sensorimotor-predominant Dementias
James Galvin, MD, MPH

Assessment of Cognition in Clinical Practice
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Practical Compensatory Strategies for Cognitive Decline
Lynn Shaughnessy, PsyD, ABPP/CN

Assessment of Daily Function and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms/Behavior and Staging of Dementia in Practice
Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc

Afternoon Coffee Break

Cased-based discussion of Lecanemab
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD; Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc; David Wolk, MD

Panel Discussion and Q&A
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Morning Introductions
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Problem Behaviors in Dementia
Helen Kales, MD

Pharmacological Management of Behavioral Problems in Dementia
Clive Ballard, MDB ChB, MRC Psych, MD

Morning Coffee Break

Practical & Ethical Considerations for Disclosure of Dementia-Related Diagnosis and Risk
Jason Karlawish, MD

Caregiving in Dementia: Impact, Consequences & Opportunities
Mary Mittelman, DrPH

Panel Discussion and Q&A
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Lunch Break

Afternoon Introductions
Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc

Community Advocacy and Activism For Dementias
Katie Brandt, MM

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) & Dementia
Robert Stern, PhD

Afternoon Coffee Break
 

Delirium, Encephalopathies and Uncommon Dementias
Jeremy Schmahmann, MD

Panel Discussion, Q&A and Conclusions
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD; Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc

Morning Introductions
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

Dementia & The Law: Clinical Pearls on Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence
Judith G. Edersheim, JD, MD; Bruce H. Price, MD

Principles & Practice of Mental Capacity and Competence in Dementia: From Finances to Firearms
Barry S. Fogel, MD

Driving, Home & Community Safety and Dementia
Margaret O'Connor, PhD, ABPP/CN

Morning Coffee Break
 

Advanced Care Planning & Management of End-stage Dementia, Pain, Palliation & Hospice in Long-Term Care
Mary Norman, MD

Panel Discussion, Q&A and Conclusions
Alireza Atri, MD, PhD; Brad Dickerson, MD, MMSc