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ECHO Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (2025)
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. MST
According to the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Alzheimer’s disease was listed as the fifth leading cause of death in Idaho. Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most recognized, there are over 100 different types of dementias. Since Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) takes years to develop, there are opportunities for clinicians to help patients develop and maintain healthy lifestyle habits that could reduce their risk of ADRD or slow its progression. In fact, studies indicate that nearly 40% of ADRD cases may be prevented or delayed.
This series aims to:
- Employ best practices in patient care for common health conditions among adults with dementia in order to ease assessment/treatment burdens for patients and their caregivers and optimize care in settings with limited resources.
- Propose appropriate medication and treatment plans for adults with dementia in order to improve quality of life.
- Identify risks associated with polypharmacy among persons living with dementia in order to optimize medical care.
- Increase community awareness and PCP confidence in early detection, diagnosis and treatment of ADRD.
- Raise awareness and deployment of dementia prevention strategies for those at highest risk.
Resources:
Idaho ADRD Caregiver Support Resources
2023 BEERS Criteria (printable pocket guide)
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Target Audience
Healthcare professionals and practitioners, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licenses practical nurses, certified nurse assistants, social workers, and other front-line staff at assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term care facilities, community care and service organizations involved in brain health and dementia care and services.
This publication was made possible by NU58DP007507 from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department or CDC. [ECHO Idaho][2025]
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Joseph "Audie" Black, PhD, ABN
Jeremy Crowfoot, PharmD
Reiko Emtman, MD
Lisa Hong, OTD, OTR/L
Oni Kinberg, LCSW, MSSW
Kara Kuntz, MD
Susan Melchiore, MD
Joanne Trammel, MS, OTR/L
Sheila Weaver, LCSW, ACADC
| In support of improving patient care, University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
| This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change. |
| The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Pharmacist and pharmacy technician learners may claim a maximum of 1.0 ACPE credit for this activity. |
| This activity is approved for continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours. |
| Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. |
| The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. The total number of approved credits is yet to be determined. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. |
 | As a Jointly Accredited Organization, WWAMI Medical Education Program is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are Revised January 2025 the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 ethics or general continuing education credits. |
| Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapist Credit: For the purpose of re-licensure, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses recognizes the University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program as a provider of continuing education. To be considered continuing education, the session(s) are required to be germane to your practice. Final acceptance of the credit for recertification resides with your state board. |
| Alcohol and Drug Counselors: The Idaho Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC) recognizes the University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program as an approved provider of continuing education. |
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CMEThe University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThis activity is approved for 1.00 pharmacy contact hours.
- 0.00 ACPE TechnicianThis activity is approved for 0.00 pharmacy contact hours.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 ANCCThis activity is approved for a maximum of 1.00 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
- 1.00 APAContinuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- 1.00 ASWB ACE CreditAs a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, WWAMI Medical Education Program is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 continuing education credits.
- 1.00 Continuing Education Credit
- 1.00 IPCEThis activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
Price
To enroll in ECHO Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (2025) specific sessions you wish to attend and receive notifications about:
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- Select the box, next to the Status column, for the sessions you would like to attend and then select the Enroll button.
Please note that you will receive a separate email for each session once enrolled with a link to add to your calendar and information for accessing the course.
Once enrolled, you will receive day-of reminder notifications for the sessions you are enrolled in.
For questions, please contact ECHO Idaho at: [email protected].
Required Hardware/software
Device with internet connectivity and access to Zoom.