Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:
1. Identify labs to be drawn in order to rule out reversible causes for memory loss or cognitive changes
2. Identify the basic screenings for cognitive evaluation
3. Identify the different diagnostic tools that assist in the diagnosis of MCI and dementia
4. Identify when/how to give diagnosis and potential next steps for support for patient and family
 

Faculty

Alina Sibley, NP 
Lead Advanced Practitioner
HRSA Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program  
Baystate Medical Center 

Jeanne Peretti, RN 
HRSA Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program
Baystate Medical Center

Cheryl Mustain, LICSW 
HRSA Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program
Baystate Medical Center

None of the members of the faculty and planning committee for this educational event have commercial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods and services consumed by or used on patients.