How to Register or RSVP for the Webinar
The Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease webinar will be held on October 23 at 1:00 PM EST, hosted by the Cognitive Health & Aging channel on the Current Clinical Care CME platform. The channel offers expert insights on cognitive health in older adults, including MCI, Alzheimer’s, and other dementias. Existing members can Sign in and RSVP, while new users should register on the platform first to watch the webinar.
Webinar Faculty
Dr. Michael Gordon
Geriatrician
Dr. Michael Gordon is a distinguished geriatrician and is Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. He spent much of his career at the Baycrest Centre in Toronto and is a recognized ethicist and thought leader on the care of the elderly and end-of-life decisions. He currently provides medical consulting, primarily focusing on cognition and memory loss, at the Toronto Memory Clinic.
Dr. Sharon Cohen
Behavioural Neurologist
Dr. Sharon Cohen is a behavioural neurologist and the medical director of Toronto Memory Program, a community-based medical facility which she established in 1996 for the purpose of enhancing diagnosis and treatment for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Her memory clinic and dementia research site are among the most active in Canada. Dr. Cohen has over 30 years of experience in clinical research and has been a site PI for over 180 pharmacological trials in dementia, including phase 1 trials. She represents Canada on international advisory boards and steering committees and is a consultant to a wide range of stakeholders including government organizations and patient advocacy groups. She is a frequent lecturer and contributes to media events including those on medical ethics. She is known for her advocacy of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. Despite academic and hospital appointments, Dr. Cohen has always chosen to practice in the community, in keeping with her belief that dementia care and clinical research are best offered in the real-world setting.
Webinar Learning Objectives
- Describe the full spectrum of Alzheimer’s disease, including pre-dementia stages such as preclinical Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment.
- Explain updated criteria for diagnosis and staging of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Summarize emerging pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease.
- Discuss recent advances in blood-based and other biomarkers for early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Apply current evidence to guide clinical decision-making and individualized care for patients across the Alzheimer’s disease continuum.
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