Past Speaker

Christine Mlot, MD

Seminar Title: Dementia in Nursing Facilities

Presentation Date: 2/13/2025

Presentation Time: 04:00 PM

Seminar Details: This webinar will cover the prevalence and types of dementia, strategies for identifying reversible causes, key diagnostic tools, and the latest pharmaceutical treatments. Gain insights into managing and improving care for individuals with dementia and learn about valuable resources for healthcare professionals. Whether you’re a clinician, caregiver, or healthcare administrator, this session will provide practical knowledge to enhance dementia care practices.

Seminar Objectives:

• The learner will be able to differentiate between the common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia, by their unique characteristics.
• The learner will be able to describe the purpose and process of common screening assessments for dementia, including the BIMS, Mini-Cog, and AD8.
• The learner will be able to explain the roles of various healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, therapists) in providing comprehensive care for nursing home residents with dementia.
• The learner will be able to illustrate how an interprofessional approach can enhance the overall quality of life for individuals with dementia in nursing facilities by addressing their physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.