Waukesha County Technical College

Advanced Dementia Care

The Alzheimers Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter is a joint-provider for this educational offering.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Learning outcomes for this program are to:

Report on Dementia Capable Wisconsin and the implications of this initiative.

Discover current resources available for health care professionals.
Review pharmacologic treatment options, treatment risks, benefits and adverse event management.
Discuss the diagnosis and management of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).
Discover how to discuss and implement driving cessation for people with Alzheimers disease and
related dementias.

Target audience:

Advanced training for health professionals (nurses, APRNs, physicians/physician assistants, social
workers, and other health care providers) who have an understanding of the basics of dementia care.
Any health care professional interested in the care of those with dementia.

Accreditation and Contact Hours:

Waukesha County Technical College is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the
Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers
Commission on Accreditation.
Participation awards will be provided to all conference participants who attend the entire program.
This program is being offered for 5.75 contact hours.

Planning Committee:

Ann M. Cook, MSN, RN WCTC

Diane Baughn, MA Education and Training Services
Manager, Alzheimers Association, Southeastern
Wisconsin Chapter

Details:

Date: Thursday, December 1, 2016

Time: 8:30 a.m. 3:20 p.m.
Location: WCTC, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee WI,
Richard T. Anderson Education Center, College Center
Cost: $89.00 (lunch included)
For special diet needs contact 262.691.5149

New Registration Process for Seminars!! Online Registration only

Go to www.wctc.edu/nursing-ce
Click on Advanced Dementia Seminar and follow the Registration link.

Waukesha County Technical College

School of Health - Nursing and Health Continuing Education
&
The Alzheimers Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter
Agenda
(Enjoy Coffee, Tea & pastries as you check-in)

Thursday, December 1, 2016

8:30 am 3:20 pm
8:30am-8:45am

Welcome and Introductions

Ann M. Cook, MSN, RN, WCTC

8:45am-10:15am

Dementia Capable Wisconsin

Tom Hlavacek, MD
Executive Director
Alzheimers Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter

10:15am-10:30am

Break

10:30am-11:05am

Current Resources for Professionals

Jennifer McAlister, Family Services Coordinator
Alzheimers Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter

11:05am -12:20pm

Pharmacotherapy Strategies for the Management of Alzheimers Disease

and Associated Dementias
Karen E. Smith MS RPh CPHQ CPHIMS
Pharmacy Consultant- Clinical Practice and Informatics;
Adjunct Instructor, WCTC
&
Jann Pfaff, PhD, RN
Geriatric/Medical Clinical Nurse Specialist and Research Scientist
ProHealth Care

12:20pm- 1:00pm

Lunch (Provided by Lancer Catering)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Diagnosis and Management of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Jessica Kuester, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin & Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

2:00pm 2:10pm

Break

2:10pm 3:20pm

Driving Cessation
Jessica Kuester, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin & Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center