Improving Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Care for Adults with Down Syndrome: Opportunities and Challenges for Families and Clinicians

Thursday, September 26, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM, A Live Webinar

In this webinar, Dr. Brian Chicoine, Dr. Seth Keller, and Amy Kolb-Tucker will discuss the challenges faced by adults with Down syndrome in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, including the lack of access to healthcare professionals with relevant expertise. They will also provide valuable insights, practical advice, and resources to help families and healthcare providers effectively navigate and overcome these barriers.

Registration for all practitioners - free

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours)

1. Describe the healthcare barriers that adults with Down syndrome face in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment
2. Utilize educational tools and resources about Down syndrome, aging, and Alzheimer’s that can help improve care
3. Discuss ways to address the lack of access to knowledgeable healthcare providers that adults with Down syndrome face in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine 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. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours.  

Cancellation Policy
Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require accommodations, please contact the CME Office.

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity. 

Thursday, September 26, 2024