October 27 Videoconference: Alzheimer’s disease research update: Recent discoveries, emerging technologies, clinical trials, and non-medication interventions in 2016 and beyond
Minnesota Department of Human Services sent this bulletin at 09/26/2016 02:13 PM CDT
Alzheimer’s disease research update:
Recent discoveries, emerging technologies, clinical trials, and non-medication interventions in 2016 and beyond
October 27, 2016
Training via Video Conference from
Aging and Adult Services Division,
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Presenter
Terry Barclay, PhD, Clinical director, HealthPartners Neuropsychology, HealthPartners Center
for Memory and Aging, Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Minnesota
Description
Alzheimer’s disease is a world-wide public health crisis. Science is rapidly expanding our
understanding of the disease, its origins and mechanisms of action. This presentation will
review the most up-to-date information concerning how disease pathology takes hold in the
brain and recent discoveries that may eventually help scientists find a cure. Emerging
diagnostic technologies, such as advanced neuroimaging techniques, that will soon transform
the way we diagnose patients in the office will be discussed. The presentation will also
highlight findings from recent clinical drug trials as well as non-pharmacological interventions to
support brain health.
Target Audience
Dementia capable caregiver consultants, state and federal aging grantees, home care agencies,
other HCBS providers, lead agency care coordinators or case managers, Area Agencies on Aging,
tribes, and other professionals who support persons with dementia and families living in the community.
Learning Objectives
Goal 1: Understand current thinking regarding Alzheimer’s neuropathology and disease
Goal 2: Discuss emerging technologies in neuroimaging and diagnostic
Goal 3: Review findings from recent drug studies and newly initiated clinical trials
Pre-registration is required.
Each person needs to register.
Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the session. By registering, you
understand that the session will be videotaped with the possibility of your visual and audio
likeness being recorded for reproduction and distribution.
Handouts and Resources
Presentation handouts and resource materials will be distributed to registered participants via
email attachment 1-2 days before the scheduled session. Print and bring your own copies to
the session. Copies may not be available at the site. Those individuals interested in receiving
handouts only, can make this request via the registration survey.
Cancellation
Videoconferencing sites without any registered participants prior to the registration close
date will be cancelled. If you register, but are unable to attend, please cancel your
reservation through the web link using your confirmation number prior to the registration close
date. This allows others to participate in the training.
Certification
Certificates for continuing education are available for participants at the site. Note:
Videoconference training sessions have not been submitted for prior approval to any
licensing board.
Accommodations
Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this
event may indicate "special request" when registering. Please make requests as early as
possible.
DVD Ordering
Beginning July1, 2016 DVDs will not be available to order.
Times and Locations
The conference will be offered at the sites and time below. Note: sites that are filled are listed
as FULL on the registration system and cannot accept additional people. You must choose
another site. Additional sites added after this announcement was published are identified on the
registration page.
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 2 hours
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You may view the session via web streaming at the below links. Register for Webstreaming
(see above). People participating through this method will be provided a webstreaming
certificate of attendance for CEU certification and the handouts.
Live stream http://stream5.video.state.mn.us:8080/FP/dhslive.html
Archive http://stream5.video.state.mn.us:8080/strobe/DHS-dementiacaregivingtraining102716.html
Live Link will be available approximately thirty minutes prior to the start time of this event.
Archive Link will be available within 24 hours, but usually the same day if event has ended
early enough for technicians to trim and post.
Questions or problems using the links may be directed to Video Support at 651 431-2070.
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