University of Miami Cognition and the Aging Brain 2024
Cognition & The Aging Brain: Prevention, Diagnosis, & Management of Alzheimer’s Disease
Course Description: Brain health is recognized as an essential part of successful aging. To promote longevity and quality of life, optimal brain functioning across cognitive, social, emotional, socio-emotional, and behavioral domains allows a person to realize their full potential over their lifetime. The prevalence of cognitive disorders is increasing rapidly as people live longer. Reducing the risk of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) is as essential to the clinician as reducing hypertension and diabetes in reducing cardiovascular disease.
This course is designed to provide the essential knowledge and state-of-the-art scientific methods to diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) at its earliest stages and assist patients and their loved ones. Understanding normal cogni Crotive aging and strategies to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease will also be discussed. This presentation will also provide the latest in information about emerging pharmacological agents in the treatment and management of Alzheimer’s Disease and its comorbid psychiatric and behavioral manifestations.
Who should takes the course
The University of Miami Cognition and the Aging Brain conference is designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals interested in cognitive aging and brain health. The target audience includes:
- Psychiatrists
- Neurologists
- Neuropsychologists
- Geriatricians
- Researchers
- Allied health professionals
This conference focuses on the latest advancements in understanding and managing cognitive disorders in older adults
Course Modules / Outline
Common Neurodegenerative Disorders in Older Adults
Diversity & Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
Emerging Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s and Pre-Alzheimer’s Disease.
Guiding Practitioners in Identifying Individuals at Risk for MCI and Dementia
New & Emerging Treatments in Alzheimer’s Disease
Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Management of Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias
Treating the Family Constellation in Dementia
Why Take This Course?
Because every moment matters when it comes to the aging brain.
Because early detection can change a family’s entire future.
Because behind every diagnosis is a person fighting to stay connected to their memories, identity, and loved ones.This course gives you the clarity, confidence, and up-to-date knowledge you need to help patients age with dignity, support families with compassion, and bring hope into some of the hardest conversations in medicine.
You’ll learn how to spot the earliest signs, use modern diagnostic tools, apply new treatments, and guide families through every step of the journey — with skill and heart.
If you care about improving the lives of older adults, this course is for you.
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