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ForwardMayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia 2021 - LIVE
Course Directors: Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D. and Angela M. Lunde, M.A.
October 29, 2021 - 8:00 a.m. CST
The 2021 Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia (MCCBHD) is taking place on Friday October 29th, 2021 in Rochester, Minnesota in collaboration with the Minnesota-North Dakota Alzheimer’s Association and AARP of Minnesota.
As we emerge out of a pandemic that has further isolated those living with dementia and their care partners, we look for a brighter path forward. This year’s conference will acknowledge and pay tribute to all that families have experienced while providing opportunities to connect, learn, gain new skills, and find renewed hope in what lies ahead.
In addition to Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D and other Mayo Clinic faculty, invited speakers include:
- Carl Hill, Ph.D., M.P.H., National Alzheimer's Association
- Jason Karlawish, M.D., University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
- Sarah Lenz Lock, SVP Policy & Brain Health, Exec. Director, Global Council on Brain Health
- Tetyana Shippee, Ph.D. School of Public Health, University of Minnesota
- Anne and Steve Wagner, Minneapolis, MN
- An line up of inspirational individuals create HOPEFEST; a showcase of current projects, programs, research, and opportunities for those living with dementia today and their care partners.
For all the program details including the workshop descriptions, click on the Program/Workshops tab above.
PATIENT SYMPOSIUMS
Concurrent with the scientific program for physicians and healthcare professionals, there will be a separate patient-oriented symposium. Registration for the patient symposium is free for patients and their family members.
For LIVE/IN-PERSON Registration (no cost and no Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits)
For LIVESTREAM/VIRTUAL Registration (no cost and no Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits)
Scholarships for Professionals seeking continuing education credits
The Alzheimer’s Association is providing Diversity scholarships to professionals who are registering to receive 5.25 AMA continuing education credits at the conference. To be eligible for a Diversity Scholarship, applicants must:
Have a financial barrier AND be an aging services, healthcare, public health professional, student, or volunteers who serves low-income, underserved or diverse populations. (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQ, New American, Veteran or Rural communities)
Diversity Scholarships cover the full $110 cost associated with receiving 5.25 AMA continuing education credits. This applies to either LIVESTREAM or in-person registration.
Applications are due by August 15, 2021. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis if funds remain available. Scholarship recipients will be notified within one week of submission and if awarded will receive instructions and a discount code for free registration.
In Collaboration With
Target Audience
This conference encourages and invites persons living with dementia, care partners and families, healthcare and other professionals who serve older adults, and anyone interested in supporting friends and neighbors who may be experiencing memory loss, Alzheimer’s or a related dementia to attend.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Gain insights and understanding into the ways those living with dementia can reclaim their autonomy and redefine their sense of self.
- Hear from experts about biomedical breakthroughs that may hold the key to preventing and/or treating Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
- Think critically about diversity, equity and inclusion in our efforts to care, support, and positively impact older adults and those living with dementia.
- Participate in an interactive and uplifting workshop for those living with dementia.
- Learn about ethical issues in dementia in an interactive workshop designed for professionals.
- Be inspired at “Hopefest” as you hear about promising approaches to improve wellbeing for those living with dementia and care partners.
- Discover how care partners can use evidence-based approaches to reduce everyday stress.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Click here to view Program Schedule on mobile
Mayo Clinic is closely monitoring COVID-19 prevalence and may adjust live course attendance limits as necessitated by CDC, public health and other relevant guidelines. Attendees are asked to comply with all live course and conference guidelines.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other activity (live and livestream) for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 5.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course will receive 5.25 continuing education credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 5.25 ANCC
- 5.25 ASWB
- 5.25 Attendance
Please click here to view the Exhibitors for this course.
Thank you for your interest in supporting this LIVE and LIVESTREAM course! Please follow the next few steps to become a sponsor ON-SITE and/or VIRTUAL for the Mayo Clinic Conference on Brain Health and Dementia 2021.
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