Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia: Progress in an Age-Old Problem
Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia: Progress in an Age-Old Problem is organized by Healthcare Made Practical (HMP) Global.
Release Date: March 2, 2023
Expiration Date: March 2, 2024.
Description:
To be eligible for credit, participants must complete the online activity and the evaluation. Upon completing the activity, there will be instructions on how to complete the evaluation and print a certificate or other documentation of credit.
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this activity, learners should be better able to:
• Define agitation and its role in Alzheimer’s dementia, including its precipitating factors, symptoms, and potential pathophysiological mechanisms
• Assess the utility and limitations of therapies currently used to address agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia
• Describe the mechanisms of action of emerging therapies for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia
• Evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety data for emerging therapies for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia and their implications for patient care
• Implement optimal management strategies for agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia that incorporate patients and care partners in treatment decisions.
