Agenda:
7:15 AM Registration and Breakfast
7:45 AM Alzheimer's Association - STAR Chapter
8:00 AM Welcome and Introduction
8:15 AM Learning Modules
1. Breaking Down Language Barriers: Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Workshop: Overcoming cultural barriers to care through improved
communication
2. Cognitive Testing in a 15 -Minute Office Visit
Workshop: Understanding the limitations of current screening tools and
implications for minority populations
10:00 AM Coffee Break
3. Treatment Update:What the Evidence Says About Efficacy
Presentation: Pros and cons of drug therapy, behavior management
strategies and effective non-pharmacologic tools for caregivers
4. Putting it all together:
Case studies in AD treatment
Q&A
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Conquering Fibromyalgia in Minority Populations
2:30 PM Adjourn
Learning Objectives:
7:15 AM Registration and Breakfast
7:45 AM Alzheimer's Association - STAR Chapter
8:00 AM Welcome and Introduction
8:15 AM Learning Modules
1. Breaking Down Language Barriers: Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Workshop: Overcoming cultural barriers to care through improved
communication
2. Cognitive Testing in a 15 -Minute Office Visit
Workshop: Understanding the limitations of current screening tools and
implications for minority populations
10:00 AM Coffee Break
3. Treatment Update:What the Evidence Says About Efficacy
Presentation: Pros and cons of drug therapy, behavior management
strategies and effective non-pharmacologic tools for caregivers
4. Putting it all together:
Case studies in AD treatment
Q&A
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Conquering Fibromyalgia in Minority Populations
2:30 PM Adjourn
Learning Objectives:
- Diagnose fibromyalgia in patients
- Identify effective treatments for fibromyalgia based on patient-specific
characteristics - Evaluate treatment options for fibromyalgia based on efficacy data,
side effect profile and additional indications - Define the cultural barriers to diagnosis and adherence to treatment
in minority populations
Learning Objectives:
Target Audience:
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
- Overcome obstacles to cultural beliefs in the diagnosis of AD
- Implement management strategies for the spectrum of AD symptoms
- Practice accurate dementia diagnosis in the office
- Describe the rationale for treatments for AD: Evidence and expectations
Target Audience:
Physicians, Physician Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
Key Speakers:
S. Liliana Oakes MD, AGSF, FAAFP
Family and Community Medicine,
Geriatrics Division
UTHSCA, San Antonio, Texas
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S. Liliana Oakes MD, AGSF, FAAFP
Family and Community Medicine,
Geriatrics Division
UTHSCA, San Antonio, Texas
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| Breaking Barriers to Medical Management of Alzheimer's Disease in Latino Communities Conquering Fibromyalgia in Minority Populations Saturday, December 13 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM Marriott Plaza San Antonio, 555 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 |
Breaking Barriers to Medical Management of Alzheimer's
Disease in Latino Communities
Disease in Latino Communities
Moderator:
M. Talamantes, PhD
University of Arizona Alzheimer's Disease Care
Center, Tucson, Arizona
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M. Talamantes, PhD
University of Arizona Alzheimer's Disease Care
Center, Tucson, Arizona
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Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Director, Psycho-pharmacology Research
R/D/ Clinical Research, Inc.
Lake Jackson, Texas
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Director, Psycho-pharmacology Research
R/D/ Clinical Research, Inc.
Lake Jackson, Texas
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Accreditation Statement:
The American Academy of Physician Education is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to
provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Academy of Physician Education takes responsibility for the content, quality
and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Credit Designation Statement:
The American Academy of Physician Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA
Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
The American Academy of Physician Education is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to
provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Academy of Physician Education takes responsibility for the content, quality
and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Credit Designation Statement:
The American Academy of Physician Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA
Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
