OVERVIEW

Diagnosis, Treatment & Care of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias is organized by Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS).

Activity Term:
Original Release Date: February 5, 2020
Termination Date: February 5, 2023

Course Overview:
Developed in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine (MA BORIM) has set forth a training requirement for physicians and other health care professionals who serve an adult population. This 5-part series aligns with MA BORIM’s requirement and exposes clinicians to prevention techniques, psychopharmacological options and care planning for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias including patient-centered approaches to communicating with the patient and their families.

This training series satisfies the requirements of MGL c. 112, s. 2.
Module 1: Diagnosis & Prevention
Module 2: Screening & Testing
Module 3: Non-Pharmacologic Management
Module 4: Pharmacologic Treatment
Module 5: Ongoing Care

Objective:
After participating in this activity, you should be able to:
• Employ a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other dementia
• Describe non-pharmacological management options
• Discuss pharmacological treatment, including psychopharmacological options
• Identify the elements required for billing Care Planning under CPT Code 99483