[non-CE] Beyond the Surface: A Clinician's Toolkit for Dementia Recognition and Intervention

Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. MST
Location: Virtual, via Zoom
Cost: $40.00
CEs: 2.0 CE

UCEBT is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCEBT maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This presentation is also pending approval for CE credit through NASW-UT, UAMFT, and UMHCA. 

To view this event for CE credit, please return to the events page and register for the [CE] version of this title. 

Note: Everyone who registers will be emailed the recording and presentation slides within one week following the event.

About the presentation:

As new imaging techniques and drug treatments continue to emerge for various types of dementia, early detection of cognitive impairment is more important than ever. Early intervention can add years to a person’s life or prevent more serious medical episodes entirely. As the U.S. population continues to get older on average, it is more likely that psychologists will make contact with older adults who may be showing signs of cognitive impairment. Furthermore, racial disparities exist in terms of the care that clients of color receive.

This presentation will help clinician's become more familiar with the symptoms and screening of dementia processes, as well as interventions and referrals to other professionals.

Learning Statement:

At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees should be able to name the four major types of dementia and their characteristics. They should also know the main types of diagnostic screeners and relevant referrals and treatments that can be made. Finally, they should also be aware of cultural disparities in the field of dementia diagnosis and the ways in which those disparities can be remedied.

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe the four major types of dementia and their clinical characteristics.
• Describe at least two warning signs of dementia and the relevant screening instruments and subsequent referrals.
• Describe the racial and ethnic disparities in dementia detection and treatment, and the ways in which these can be remedied.

References:

Belleville, S., Fouquet, C., Hudon, C., Zomahoun, H. T. V., & Croteau, J. (2017). Neuropsychological measures that predict progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s type dementia in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuropsychology Review, 27(4), 328–353. https://doi-org.georgefox.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s11065-017-9361-5 

Chakrabarty, M., Klooster, N., Biswas, A., & Chatterjee, A. (2023). The scope of using pragmatic language tests for early detection of dementia: A systematic review of investigations using figurative language. Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, 19(10), 4705– 4728. https://doi-org.georgefox.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/alz.13369

Park, J., & Cohen, I. (2019). Effects of exercise interventions in older adults with various types of dementia: Systematic review. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 43(2), 83–117. https://doiorg.georgefox.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/01924788.2018.1493897 

About the presenters:

Nicholas Schollars, PsyD received his doctorate at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. Hecompleted an APA accredited internship at Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, DC. He hascompleted extra coursework in Behavioral & Cognitive Neurology, as well as Clinical Neuroanatomy,with the National Academy of Neuropsychology. He has years of experience providing cognitiveassessments for children and adults. He currently provides cognitive assessments at the Utah Centerfor Evidence Based Treatment.

Program Notices:

Conflicts of Interest: None.

Commercial Support: None.

CE Credit: One hours of CE credit is available for attendees who are present for the entire program. We ask that all participants return the post-program evaluation form at the conclusion of the program. Nicholas Schollars, PsyD and UCEBT have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program. For additional information or if accommodations are needed, please contact Jennifer at or (801) 419-0139.

Accuracy, Utility, and Risks Statement:

This program discusses the screening of dementia for the purpose of continuation of care.Misapplication of this program’s materials could result in misdiagnosis and other negative outcomes for clients, as well as increased liability for clinicians.

If accommodations are needed, please contact Jennifer at or (801) 419-0139.