Best Practices and Updates in the Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

All sessions are listed in Central Time (CT). 

Symposia

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  • Track: Clinical Practice
  • CME/CE: 1.0
  • Options: Also available on-demand

Sponsored by the Clinical Practice and Models of Care Committee

Moderator: Nimit Agarwal, MD, MBA, AGSF

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) are a cluster of neuropsychiatric symptoms that can impact functionality and quality of life. More than 90% of all dementia patients are affected by BPSD at some point during their dementia progression. Learning Objectives: (1) identify Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD) promptly; (2) review best practices, non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches in the management of BPSD; (3) discuss effective care transition strategies for BPSD, with emphasis on cultural and ethical implications when addressing BPSD; (4) discuss impact of social determinants of health in managing BDSD.

Prompt Identification and Quantification of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

Sandeep Pagali, MD, MPH, AGSF

Best Practices in the Management of BPSD: Non-Pharmacological, Pharmacological, and Non-Invasive Newer Modalities                                   

Manisha Parulekar, MD, AGSF

Effective Care Transition Strategies and Cultural and Ethical Implications When Addressing BPSD
Ella H. Bowman, MD, PhD, AGSF, FAAHPM, FACP