Understanding Dementia and Delirium - a podcast by NHC Center for Continuing Medical Education

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Target Audience            

This activity is targeted toward primary care and geriatric specialties.

 

According to WHO, approximately 5-8% of the general population over the age of 60 at a given time will have dementia. The Institute of Aging has projected that those aged 60 and over will increase to 25.6% of Kentucky's population by 2030.  Due to the aging population in Kentucky and the increasing prevalence of dementia it is important for providers to be able to recognize the symptoms of dementia as well as to be able to differentiate clinical characteristics with delirium.

 

At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the differences and similarities between dementia and delirium.
2. Identify the symptoms and characteristics of dementia and delirium.
3. Define the different types of dementia.
4. Review the initial treatment options for dementia.

 

Geriatric Medicine

Norton Healthcare

Geriatric Medicine Specialist

Norton Neuroscience Institute

 

Executive Medical Director

Norton Behavioral Medicine

 

The moderator, speakers and planners for this activity have no relevant relationships to disclose.

 

There was no commercial support for this activity.

American Medical Association

Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Differentiating Between Dementia, Delirium and Depression in Older People

 

Neuropsychological Measures that Predict Progression from Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer's type dementia

in Older Adults: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

 

 

Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.

 

Date of Original Release |November 2021

Course Termination Date | November 2023

Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org